KUCHING, Nov 1: Voters in Lawas are hoping that that incumbent Datuk Henry Sum Agong will stand down from contesting in this coming 15th General Election (GE15) and pass the baton to a new face because they want “a new broom” to sweep clean and bring new perspectives and energy to change the constituency, claims former Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) vice president Peter Asut.
In relaying the wish of voters—Buang Kang, 68, of Kampung Banganga; Lalung Parir, 61, of Kampung Purusia; and James Sinau, 47, of Kampung Lintang Baru—from Trusan, Lawas, Peter said that they want a new face as their representative in GE15, and thus hope Henry Sum will follow in the footsteps of Santubong incumbent Dato Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar to step down and give way to another candidate who can speak up in Parliament.
“The Lawas (incumbent) MP (Henry Sum) has served for five terms or 25 years, far reaching (sic) a threshold level.
“In politics, we want to create victory. As the old saying goes, ‘a new broom sweeps well’, so a new person will definitely have new visions and ideas,” he said in a statement today.
However, Peter pointed out that the top leadership must pick the right candidate to replace Henry Sum and not someone the incumbent chooses.
“If the right person is picked, this will definitely give a convincing victory to GPS (Gabungan Parti Sarawak) to retain P222 Lawas seat,” he added.
Urging GPS top leadership to listen to the voices and wishes of people on the ground, Peter warned that voters will not support a party who allies with a party led by leaders plagued with corruption cases.
“This is a very clear message and the top leadership must listen, especially in making decisions over who they want to send to be their voice in Parliament.
“Decisions must not be made by leaders on behalf of the people with vested interest,” he added.
Peter is confident that there is no issue in completing unfinished development projects as they can be continued by the new elected representative. — DayakDaily
