KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang has called into question the unity within the federal government, following recent remarks by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim praising the cohesion among coalition partners in the Madani government.
He pointed out that while the Prime Minister thanked BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and GPS Chief Whip Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof for their “unwavering spirit of unity,” Sarawak leaders continue to face political attacks from DAP Sarawak.
“Let us not forget that in January 2023, DAP’s national leaders, including Anthony Loke and Nga Kor Ming, travelled to Sarawak to apologise and promised a ‘reset’ in relations.
“Yet that apology was swiftly discredited by their actions. Since then, DAP Sarawak has done nothing but oppose GPS at every turn, questioning our development policies, casting doubt on state-led initiatives, and repeatedly undermining Sarawak’s leadership.
“If the apology had been genuine, DAP would have had the political maturity to step aside from Sarawak’s political space and allow Sarawak-based parties to lead,” he said.
Instead, Lo said one face can be seen issuing apologies on Monday, and another launching fresh attacks on Friday.
To which he pointed out that it is political theatre, not sincerity, staged for public relations, not rooted in principle.
He also claimed that Malayan-linked narratives were being used to create division within Sarawak’s political landscape, citing unverified reports suggesting friction between state leaders.
“It is everyone’s democratic right to question and challenge policies.
“But when those criticisms cross the line into misrepresentation, it risks misleading the public and eroding trust.
“Rather than constructively addressing this disruptive behaviour, DAP’s national leadership and the Prime Minister continue to speak glowingly of the Unity government, praising “coalition unity” and “shared values.” But words alone cannot paper over actions that contradict them,” he said.
Lo added that while opposition parties such as PBK also voice dissent, their criticisms stem from local concerns rather than federal-driven agendas.
That said, he urged DAP Sarawak leaders to consider forming local-based parties if they wished to continue their political careers in Sarawak, rather than acting as representatives of Malayan narratives.
“Anwar’s call for the Peninsula to learn from Sarawak’s unity will remain aspirational if actions on the ground continue to contradict those words,” he said.
