By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, June 7: Political analyst Dato Peter Minos has described the relationship between Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) and Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) as stronger than ever, saying the two parties have evolved from political adversaries in the 1960s into trusted partners working together to defend Sarawak’s interests and advance the State’s development.
Minos said relations between the two parties have undergone a significant transformation over the past five decades, developing from mutual suspicion into what he regards as one of Sarawak’s strongest political partnerships.
“In the 1960s, we the Bumiputeras had a rather suspicious attitude towards SUPP, but now it is totally different.
“SUPP and PBB are best of friends. It cannot be any friendlier. They are truly good partners in politics and in the Sarawak government,” he said in a recent statement.
According to Minos, since joining the State government in 1971, SUPP has been regarded by PBB as a loyal and dependable partner that represents the interests of the Chinese community while contributing to Sarawak’s broader development agenda.
He said the party has steadily evolved into a reliable political force that consistently champions Sarawak’s rights, works closely with fellow Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component parties and contributes to the State’s social and economic progress.
Minos also highlighted SUPP’s growing role in advocating Sarawak’s interests under the leadership of its president, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian.
“Almost every day you hear SUPP fighting for Sarawak. This truly impresses PBB,” he said.
He added that SUPP has contributed to greater inter-community cooperation between the Chinese and Bumiputera populations, strengthening social cohesion while advancing Sarawak’s development goals.
Minos further noted that the party has been a strong supporter of efforts to safeguard Sarawak’s rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and other matters relating to the State’s autonomy and interests.
As Sarawak continues to pursue greater recognition of its rights, he stressed the importance of maintaining unity among GPS component parties — PBB, SUPP, Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) and Progressive Democratic Party (PDP).
“Such unity is crucial to preserving political stability and enabling Sarawak to effectively address challenges affecting the State and its people.
“PBB, SUPP, PRS and PDP must stand together,” he said. — DayakDaily
