8 October 2024

On Today Show — Dr John Brian, the Permanent Chairman of the PBDS Party – Uniting for Change: John Brian’s Proposal for a PH Plus Coalition in Sarawak — George Laeng, Resident of Uma Akeh Baram – Critical Roads in Ulu Baram Cut Off: Community Calls for Immediate Action — Mahmud Epah, Branch Chief of Kota Samarahan – Sarawak 2025: Mahmud Epah Warns Voters Against Short-Term Political Temptations Topik Pada Hari Ini — Dr. John Brian, Pengerusi Tetap Parti PBDS – Bersatu untuk Perubahan: Cadangan John Brian untuk Gabungan PH Plus di Sarawak — George Laeng, Penduduk Uma Akeh Baram – Jalan Utama di Ulu Baram Terputus: Komuniti Menyeru Tindakan Segera — Mahmud Epah, Ketua Cabang Kota Samarahan – Sarawak 2025: Mahmud Epah Mengingatkan Pengundi Tentang Godaan Politik Jangka Pendek --------------------------- Dr John Brian, the Permanent Chairman of the PBDS Party *Uniting for Change: John Brian’s Proposal for a PH Plus Coalition in Sarawak* Dr John Brian recently expressed his thoughts regarding the upcoming Sarawak state election (PRN). He mentioned that he had read in the media about PKR contesting against GPS, and that DAP, as confirmed by Sarawak DAP Secretary Alan Ling See Kiong, would oppose SUPP in all the seats SUPP contests. In John Brian's view, this is a very positive development because elections require organized movements and careful planning. He noted that DAP will contest in their traditional areas, particularly in seats where the majority are Chinese, while PKR, as a multi-racial party, has the flexibility to compete in any seat. However, he emphasized that one of the largest and most influential voter groups is the Dayak Iban. According to him, the ideal approach to challenge GPS this time would be through cooperation under the PH Plus banner. He suggested that PH should collaborate with local parties that share similar policies, specifically mentioning PBDS. He believes that PH's strength would be enhanced by working with PBDS, as this would prevent GPS from accusing the coalition of being a "Malayan party," since PBDS is a local Sarawak party that advocates for the advancement of the Dayak people. John Brian further remarked that Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) would not be suitable to join this coalition because PBK's goal of achieving Sarawak’s independence from Malaya is not aligned with the objectives of PKR, DAP, or PBDS. He asserted that the concept of PH Plus could attract local voters to support this coalition. He also added that Madani's direct government candidates should be considered, particularly in areas where there are potential independent candidates who are not affiliated with DAP, PKR, or PBDS. In his opinion, this should be part of the opposition's strategy if they are serious about defeating GPS in the upcoming 13th Sarawak PRN. ------------------------

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