By Lian Cheng
KUCHING, May 19: Public Health, Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has ridiculed the Democratic Action Party (DAP) for merely “tengok saja” (“just standing by and watching”) in the federal political landscape despite holding the second highest number of parliamentary seats.
Pointing out that DAP has 40 parliamentarians — the second highest after PAS with 43 — yet has failed to play an effective check-and-balance role in Parliament, Dr Sim, the Batu Kawa assemblyman (GPS-SUPP), accused DAP Sarawak of being bankrupt of ideas while disguising itself as a champion of democratic checks and balances.
“(DAP Sarawak) is not Jangan Tengok Saja but just Tengok Saja on check and balance in KL (Kuala Lumpur,” said Dr Sim when delivering his ministerial winding up speech in Sarawak Legislative Assembly here today.
As Sarawak undergoes unprecedented progress towards 2030, he urged Sarawakians to remain united and stand together in solidarity for these few critical years till 2030.
“We must be on high alert for anai anai (termites) from both within and outside Sarawak and also anai anai inside GPS (Gabungan Parti Sarawak).
“I call upon every Sarawakian playing their roles and doing their parts no matter where they are in the world, to contribute, to support the GPS Government under Premier Abg Jo in building a stronger and prosperous Sarawak, an inclusive Sarawak, an environmental sustainable Sarawak.
“By 2030, we are proud Sarawakian not just growing up into adulthood but standing tall, not just in Malaysia but regionally,” said Dr Sim who is also Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) president.
Dr Sim who is also Deputy Premier predicted a bleak 2026 with many parts of the world, including Peninsular Malaysia, facing increasing uncertainty, division, polarisation and political manoeuvring, resulting in unprecedented chaos, hardship and suffering. Sarawak, he said, is not exempted.
“(In) 2025, I thought (it) was bad. (In) 2026 is worse. I think the worst is yet to come,” said Dr Sim. —DayakDaily
