SIBU: Parti Tenaga Rakyat Sarawak (Teras) is technically not led by leaders ‘alien’ to the state BN, said PBB supreme council member Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman.
He added that Teras leaders are leaders holding position in the state Cabinet and are state assemblyman and MPs who won their seats using the BN symbol, except for George Lagong.
He was commenting on the media report that Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Adenan Satem had all but confirmed that he was willing to accept Parti Tenaga Rakyat Sarawak (Teras) into the state Barisan Nasional fold.
Teras’ elected representatives led by senior ministers Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom and Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh made a courtesy call to Adenan on Friday.
Adenan was reported to have welcomed Teras, their support and would make the necessary arrangement when the need arose.
“Now, Teras has also given a pledge of loyalty and support for BN, whether its state or federal BN. As far as the state BN is concerned, that is of utmost importance. Where does the loyalty lie? I see if it’s for BN, the status quo (thus) remains…,” said Abdul Karim.
“If they pledge loyalty to CM and BN, they are considered BN-friendly. I see Teras as just splinters of SUPP and SPDP. Many months have passed by for these parties with internal problems to be resolved but probably being unachievable, these leaders decided that enough is enough and sought for a divorce. These actions come from these leaders themselves and not from CM or PBB,” said Abdul Karim, who is Assistant Minister of Youth Development and Asajaya assemblyman.
He added: “The issue of this YBs seat is not an issue now as we are not facing an election. We will address that issue when the time arises. In the meantime, state, ministerial and constituency matters need to be addressed first.”