Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Supreme Council Accepts Uncontested Nominations for Top Five Positions
The Supreme Council of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has accepted a no-contest motion from all 82 of its branches in Sarawak for its top five positions in their upcoming general assembly, scheduled from February 14 to 16.
Uncontested Positions
The uncontested positions cover the party president, deputy presidents, and two senior vice presidents, according to PBB secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, who made the announcement at a press conference following the council’s meeting. Nanta also stated that the meeting has decided that the secretariat will issue the nomination letters, and nominations will close one week before the party’s general assembly.
Current Party Leadership
The current PBB President is Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also the Premier of Sarawak. The Deputy Presidents are Datuk Amar Douglas Embas and Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, who are also Deputy Premiers. The two Senior Vice Presidents are currently held by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof and Datuk Seri Stephen Rundi, Sarawak’s Minister of Food Industry, Commodities, and Rural Development.
General Assembly Details
The meeting, chaired by Abang Johari, announced that 3,213 delegates and observers are expected to attend the upcoming general assembly. For the first time, the general assembly will also be attended by the party’s Youth wing, which comprises members aged between 18 and 28.
Nominations
The nomination forms for seven Vice Presidents and 30 elected members of the Supreme Council will be distributed in the coming days. The secretariat will issue the nomination letters, and nominations will close one week before the party’s general assembly.
Conclusion
The PBB general assembly is set to be an important event in the party’s history, with many expecting the election of new leaders and the shaping of the party’s future direction. The uncontested nominations for the top five positions are a significant development, and the party’s members are eagerly awaiting the general assembly to take place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the uncontested positions for the PBB general assembly?
A: The uncontested positions cover the party president, deputy presidents, and two senior vice presidents.
Q: Who are the current PBB leaders?
A: The current PBB President is Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the Deputy Presidents are Datuk Amar Douglas Embas and Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, and the two Senior Vice Presidents are Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof and Datuk Seri Stephen Rundi, Sarawak’s Minister of Food Industry, Commodities, and Rural Development.
Q: How many delegates and observers are expected to attend the PBB general assembly?
A: 3,213 delegates and observers are expected to attend the upcoming general assembly.