KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has distanced itself from Parti Bangsa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS)’s manifesto proposals, with its chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg saying they have no bearing on the coalition.
Responding to a question on PBDS president Dr John Brian Anthony’s proposal to limit the Premier’s tenure to two terms, Abang Johari dismissed the suggestion, saying it is unrelated to GPS.
“That’s what he says. It has nothing to do with us,” he told reporters after officiating at the PBB Southern Zone Special Convention 2026 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here on Sunday.
Previously, John Brian had outlined several proposals under PBDS’ manifesto, including limiting the Premier’s tenure to two terms and restricting the number of ministerial portfolios held by the Premier.
He also proposed allocating RM150 million annually to survey and register Bumiputera and Native Customary Rights (NCR) land under Section 18 of the Sarawak Land Code, amounting to RM750 million over five years.
Among other proposals, he called for a Dayak to be appointed as the director of Land and Survey, saying this would help address issues concerning the measurement and registration of Dayak land.
