Bidayuh PKR leaders back Anwar for uncontested return as party president
KUCHING (May 6): All three Bidayuh-majority Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) divisions have voiced support for party president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ― also known as PMX ― to be returned unopposed at the upcoming PKR National Congress later this month.
PKR Serian division chairman, Senior William Rade, speaking on behalf of the divisions, said retaining Anwar as president would enable him to continue focusing on his responsibilities as the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
'The Bidayuh party members and community in the three parliamentary constituencies of Mas Gading, Puncak Borneo, and Serian urge that no one contests the presidency. The Bidayuh community believes only Anwar can unite party members from various groups. At this critical time, let him lead the country without unnecessary distractions,' said Senior, widely regarded as the most senior Bidayuh leader in PKR, in a statement yesterday.
He added that Anwar has shown himself to be a friend of Sarawak and has contributed significantly to the state's development.
'Sarawak welfare is close to his heart. As Prime Minister, his national development plans must not be disrupted,' he emphasised.
'Just give Anwar more time to lead the country. Despite only being in office for over two years, he has already made meaningful contributions to Malaysia's development.'
The PKR National Congress will be held from May 22 to 24 at Persada International Convention Centre in Johor Baru.
It was earlier reported that about 10,000 delegates will cast their votes physically to elect new central leaders, while over 20,000 others are expected to vote online through a secure platform.
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