SIBU: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will maintain its neutral stance in the political scene in Peninsular Malaysia and remain focused on advancing Sarawak’s development agenda, said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
Nanta said GPS would not take sides in political disputes in the peninsula, but would continue working with any federal government that could provide stability and support Sarawak’s interests.
He said the coalition’s approach was based on discipline, objectivity and prioritising the needs of the state.
“Discipline is important. Elections are not won through slogans alone. Elections are won through work, discipline, loyalty, unity and most importantly, the trust of the people,” he said in his welcoming speech at the PBB Central Zone Special Convention 2026 held at Sibu Indoor Stadium today (Jul 26).
Nanta said GPS’ position had always been clear which is not to be involved in political conflicts in Peninsular Malaysia.
“Many elections have taken place there, and I believe there is already an understanding that GPS can be described as being neutral,” he said.
He added that while some GPS leaders had been approached or highlighted in political developments in the peninsula, such involvement must be viewed from the perspective of party discipline.
“From the beginning, GPS has stated our stance. We should not get involved there. We can support whoever forms the government, but we will not insult those who lose. We should remain neutral,” he said.
Nanta said GPS’ priority is to ensure continuity in Sarawak’s development plans, which required cooperation with the federal government regardless of who is in power.
“Whoever becomes the federal government, GPS wants to work together because we prioritise Sarawak’s development agenda. We cannot achieve the plans we have set for Sarawak if we are not working together with the federal government,” he said.
He said this is especially important as governance responsibilities are divided between the state and federal levels, with some matters under Sarawak’s jurisdiction and others under federal authority.
Nanta said the presence of GPS representatives in the Federal Cabinet, including Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof, reflected the coalition’s approach of maintaining constructive cooperation for Sarawak’s benefit.
“Our stance and our position are clear. Whoever forms the government, we will cooperate for the interest of Sarawak and continue with our development agenda,” he said.
Nanta also cautioned GPS members and leaders against being drawn into political disputes in Peninsular Malaysia, saying such actions could go against the coalition’s established discipline.
“When there are disputes there, we do not follow. If our members or leaders are brought into those political conflicts, in my opinion, that would be against our discipline and the direction we have set,” he said.
