KUALA LUMPUR – Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reached out to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg to invite GPS to be part of the unity government he plans to form in Putrajaya.
Anwar said he had reached out to Abang Johari today and explained why aligning with PH would be a better option for Sarawak, as opposed to Perikatan Nasional (PN).
“Yes, I reached out to Abang Johari through our trusted representatives and explained why we are better partners for Sarawak and also Sabah,” Anwar told The Vibes briefly when contacted.
“We have a deep respect for Sarawak and its people and we understand their struggles and needs.
“Sarawak and Sabah just want to be treated fairly and PH can offer that,” Anwar said.
He said PH can ensure Sarawak and Sabah enter into a true partnership that will ensure the people there are treated equitably.
“Sarawak and Sabah are often paid lip service for their support but I’ve assured that with PH they will not be taken for granted,” Anwar added.
He said what is best for multi-ethnic and multi-religious societies like in Borneo is a coalition like PH that is representative of a multi-racial and multi-religious Malaysia.
“PH champions equitable treatment of all groups while preserving the enshrined Constitutional rights and privileges of Malays and Islam, as well as the rights of other communities.”
He said he is now waiting for the Premier’s response.
“I consider him a friend. I am looking forward to speaking or meeting him soon,” he said. – The Vibes, November 21, 2022
