MIRI: The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Lambir branch convened its triennial general meeting (TGM) on Sunday, tabling and endorsing four key resolutions aimed at strengthening the party’s leadership and advocating for Sarawak’s rights.
The resolutions were announced by PBB Lambir chairman, Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat, during the event, which was officiated by PBB vice-president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.
Underscoring the party’s unwavering commitment to Sarawak’s autonomy and heritage, Dr Ripin stated, “We remain resolute in defending the rights of Sarawak as enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report, and the Federal and Sarawak Constitutions. As grassroots leaders, we fully support our Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, and the leadership of PBB in championing the aspirations of Sarawakians.”
The branch proposed the following motions:
Uncontested leadership – To retain the position of PBB president held by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg without contest.
- Stability among deputies – To maintain the roles of both PBB deputy presidents, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.
- Support for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government – To reaffirm support for the Sarawak coalition government (Gabungan Parti Sarawak, GPS) and its ongoing efforts to secure Sarawak’s rights as enshrined in MA63 and the IGC Report.
- Education advancement – To call on the Premier and the Sarawak government to establish an international school under the Sarawak Foundation in the Lambir area.
In his address, Dr Ripin expressed the branch’s confidence in the current leadership, describing it as “steadfast and visionary” in navigating Sarawak’s political and developmental aspirations.
The TGM also reiterated the branch’s unwavering support for the broader goals of PBB and its continued advocacy for the rights of Sarawak under the Malaysia Agreement 1963.
