KUCHING: Elected representatives must honour the people’s mandate by working throughout their five-year term.
Caretaker Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said while voters exercised their responsibility at the ballot box once every five years, those entrusted with public office had to fulfil their responsibilities through service to the people.
“Our work is for five years. Your work is once every five years — come and mark your X (for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS)).
“After that, whoever you have entrusted with the responsibility must work,” he said during the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Southern Zone Special Convention 2026 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here Sunday (Nov 15).
Abang Johari, who is PBB president, said holding office carried a significant responsibility, with representatives serving on behalf of the party rather than themselves alone.
He reminded members that PBB’s achievements were built on collective effort and urged those not selected as candidates to continue supporting the party and its chosen representatives.
“Even if we are not chosen as candidates, we must remember how others supported us and support them in the same way. What matters is that the party is strong, politics is stable and we have sufficient revenue to stand on our own feet,” he said.
Abang Johari said the progress achieved under his leadership was a continuation of the work undertaken by earlier leaders, party members and GPS partners.
He stressed that maintaining unity would allow the government to continue developing Sarawak’s economy, creating jobs and strengthening its ability to finance development.
“Our achievements today are not mine alone. They belong to PBB and our partners in GPS.
“Together, let us organise our ranks and strengthen our party as the main party in Sarawak,” he said.
He also emphasised the need for younger leaders to continue the party’s work.
