KUCHING: There is no disruption to the status quo in Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) with no major shifts in direction or strategy.
Political analyst Prof James Chin said the recent PBB 16th Triennial General Meeting (TGM) primarily served to prepare the party for the next state election, with the new line-up reinforcing internal party unity and member support.
The party remains steadfast in its “Sarawak First” agenda, with a continued emphasis on strengthening the state’s rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), he said.
“The leadership is basically the same, as the top five positions were uncontested. Everyone agreed on core issues like Sarawak First, MA63, and making Sarawak stronger,” he said to Sarawak Tribune.
Chin added that the party election outcome would not influence any government reshuffle.
He said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has made it clear that the results will have no bearing on ministerial positions.
“It is understood that Datuk Ibrahim Baki has no interest in serving in the Cabinet, so this does not signal broader changes,” he added.
During the 3-day PBB 16th TGM, or PBB Convention, changes were made to the vice president positions of the Bumiputera wing.
Datuk Ibrahim Baki, Datuk Julaihi Narawi, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, and Datuk Len Talif Salleh were elected as the new vice presidents, replacing Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah and Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi.
The president, deputy president, and senior vice president positions, however, remained unchanged.
Additionally, PBB established a Presidential Council to streamline decision-making.
The council will consist of the president, deputy presidents, two senior vice-presidents, and the secretary-general, aimed at addressing urgent matters quickly.
While the Supreme Council remains the primary decision-making body, the Presidential Council’s implementation is awaiting legal approval to enhance efficiency within the party.
