SIBU, Dec 9: N53 Bawang Assan can be more progressive with a new leader representing it.
According to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) election director Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, its current representative despite serving for around 25 years and being a former State minister had failed to deliver results as expected, such as water supply as there are even still areas without treated water supply.
“This is most sad,” said during a meeting to chart out strategies to win back the seat for GPS.
Senator Robert Lau Hui Yew from Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) has been nominated to contest the seat under GPS.
“The incumbent Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh was a Barisan Nasional (BN) representative then. But it is not BN that failed to deliver; it is him.
“Now he is the leader of a State Opposition party Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) — can he perform?”
Uggah said better all-round development and progress would be an elusive matter with the Sibu parliamentary constituency under an MP from another opposition party (Oscar Ling Chai Yew of Democratic Action Party) and Bawang Assan under Wong.
“We are talking about better infrastructure and amenities and modern agriculture activities that can generate better income.
“That is why we have always advised, especially the rural folk, to support the government. At the very least, they will benefit from fund allocations under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) and Minor Rural Projects.
Uggah added that if Lau won, he would take care of all communities fairly.
“I am confident he will carry out his responsibilities as expected. We will be watching him,” Uggah said.
On GPS’ preparations for the seat, he said they were well prepared for the battle ahead.
“If all plans and strategies are executed well, we can do very well.”
Lau, in his speech, said he was very pleased with the cooperation between SUPP and other GPS component parties in trying to win the seat.
Sibu Municipal Council chairman Clarence Ting was among those present. — DayakDaily
