PBB’s Bumiputera Wing Vice President Election Results Announced
KUCHING, Feb 16 (Bernama)
Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has failed to defend his position as vice president of the Bumiputera wing of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu Sarawak (PBB) in the party’s elections held yesterday.
Election Results
The results were announced by the Elections chairman, Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah, at the party’s 16th General Assembly today. Abdul Karim, who is Sarawak Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, garnered 669 votes, placing him fifth out of six candidates. Only the four candidates with the highest votes will secure the vice president posts.
Winners
Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki, the new contender for the position, secured the highest votes at 910, followed by the state Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, who defended his position with 900 votes. Sarawak Education, Innovation and Talent Development Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee also defended the position, securing 788 votes. Another new contender, Sarawak Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh, managed to secure the position with 687 votes.
Losers
Meanwhile, the state Deputy Utility and Telecommunication Minister, Datuk Abdul Rahman Junaidi, failed to defend the position, receiving only 546 votes.
About PBB
PBB is divided into two wings: the Bumiputera wing, which consists of the Malay/Melanau community, and the Pesaka wing, comprising the Iban, Bidayuh, and Orang Ulu communities.
General Assembly
More than 4,000 delegates attended the three-day general assembly that kicked off on Friday (Feb 14).
Conclusion
The election results have led to a change in the party’s leadership, with new faces taking on key positions. The party’s General Assembly has come to a close, but the impact of these changes will be felt in the coming months as the party moves forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is PBB?
A: PBB is Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu Sarawak, a political party in Malaysia.
Q: What is the Bumiputera wing of PBB?
A: The Bumiputera wing consists of the Malay/Melanau community.
Q: Who are the winners of the election?
A: Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki, state Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, Sarawak Education, Innovation and Talent Development Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, and Sarawak Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh.
Q: Who lost the election?
A: State Deputy Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Abdul Rahman Junaidi.
Q: What is the significance of the General Assembly?
A: The General Assembly is a significant event for the party, where important decisions are made and new leaders are elected.