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Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Senator Abun Sui calls for new state seat between Telang Usan and Belaga
Senator Abun Sui Anyit KUCHING (July 13): Senator Abun Sui Anyit hopes one of the 17 new state seats for Sarawak will be located between Telang Usan and Belaga districts. The PKR Hulu Rajang division head said this area – home to Orang Ulu communities like the Kenyah, Kayan, Penan, Punan, and Sekapan – is vast and among the most remote and logistically challenging in Sarawak. He explained these groups reside deep in mountainous terrain, far from administrative hubs, and are in dire need of stronger political representation to ensure their voices are heard in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) and in broader government decision-making. 'If geographical factor is indeed the basis to increase state seats in Sarawak, then it is imperative that one of the new seats is established in Belaga and Telang Usan. 'Belaga district alone covers over 19,400 square kilometres (km) – larger than the combined states of Perlis (821 square km) and Melaka (1,664 square km). 'Yet, this vast district has only one DUN (state) seat (Belaga) and a small portion is in the Murum seat, which makes it extremely difficult for elected representatives to effectively serve the widely scattered rural communities there,' he said in a statement today. He was responding to news reports quoting Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof as saying the increase of state seats from 82 to 99 in Sarawak was in line with the state's geography. On July 7, the State Legislative Assembly passed the Dewan Undangan Negeri (Composition of Membership) Bill, 2025 to add 17 new seats. According to Abun Sui, the Election Commission (EC) and the Sarawak government must ensure that this increase in seats is not merely symbolic or political, but truly guarantees inclusivity and justice for all ethnicities and regions, including rural areas which have been underrepresented. 'The people of Belaga district who have sacrificed a lot for the two mega hydroelectric projects — Bakun Dam and Murum Dam — have long hoped for Belaga to be upgraded to the 13th division of Sarawak. The addition of state seats should be seen as an opportunity to start taking steps towards realising this aspiration,' he added. Abun Sui Anyit belaga lead new seats state legislative assembly Telang Usan
Malay Mail
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Sarawak senator Abun vies for PKR vice-presidency, says time for Borneo and Dayak voice in national leadership
KUCHING, May 12 — Senator Abun Sui Anyit has announced that he is contesting for a vice-president (VP) post in Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), with the intention of representing 'the voice of Borneo and the Dayak community' in the party's central leadership. The PKR Hulu Rajang division head is among the 12 candidates vying for the four VP positions for the 2025-2028 term. Others include Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, federal ministers Chang Lih Kang and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, and a deputy minister Datuk Seri R Ramanan. The other candidates are Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin, Segamat MP R Yuneswaran, PKR Hulu Selangor chief Dr Sathia Prakash Nadarajan, former Selangor executive councillor Hee Loy Sian, National Entrepreneurship Institute chairman Mustaffa Kamil Ayub, and PKR Jempol chief Manivanan Gowin. The PKR National Congress is scheduled to be held in Johor Bahru this May 21 to 24. On his contest, Abun expressed hope that the delegates at the congress would give the chance for a Borneo representative as one of the elected four VPs. 'Together, we can create a history for a Borneo representative in this national party, which represents various races and religions. 'If elected, I will be a leader who listens and is determined to bring the voice of the grassroots to the party's leadership level.' Abun also called upon fellow PKR delegates to not belittle those whom they did not support. 'The party election is a family contest. 'We will celebrate the winners, but we will still embrace the non-winners,' added Abun, also PKR Sarawak information chief. On a relevant matter, Abun affirmed his support for Nurul Izzah Anwar to be elected as PKR deputy president in the coming election. Nonetheless, he also acknowledged both Nurul Izzah and incumbent Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli as the party's 'big names' – each being highly capable and having their own strengths and advantages. 'If possible, I would like both of them to be deputy presidents I and II. 'However, the PKR constitution stipulates only one deputy president's post. Like it or not, I have to make a rather difficult decision to choose between the two. 'Both have produced a great impact on the party. And I hope that whatever happens, both of them should still be given important roles to lead the party to a more glorious direction,' said Abun. — The Borneo Post
Free Malaysia Today
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Senator eyes history as PKR's first elected veep from Borneo
Hulu Rajang division chief Abun Sui Anyit said he wants to represent the voice of Borneo as well as the Dayak community. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : A Sarawak PKR division chief is aiming to make history in PKR's central leadership elections by becoming the first person from Borneo to be elected party vice-president. Hulu Rajang division chief Abun Sui Anyit, who is a senator, is among 12 leaders vying for the four vice-president's posts. He wants to represent the voice of Borneo as well as the Dayak community. He hopes that delegates will give him their support when they cast their ballots come May 23, vowing to listen and represent the voice of the grassroots. 'Together, we can create history (by electing) a Borneo representative (as vice-president) in this national party, which represents various races and religions,' he said, according to The Borneo Post. Abun, currently a central leadership council member, also stated support for Nurul Izzah Anwar in her challenge for the deputy president's post, currently held by Rafizi Ramli. Abun said both Nurul Izzah and Rafizi were key figures for PKR, and that he would have liked to have two posts of deputy president if that were possible. 'However, the PKR constitution provides for only one deputy president's post. Like it or not, I had to make the rather difficult decision of choosing between the two. I hope that whatever the result, both of them would still be given important roles to lead the party to a more glorious direction,' he added. Besides Abun, the 12 contestants for the PKR vice-presidencies include the four incumbents, federal ministers Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad and Chang Lih Kang as well as menteris besar Amirudin Shari and Aminuddin Harun.
Borneo Post
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Senator eyes VP post in PKR to become ‘Borneo voice' in party
Abun Sui Anyit KUCHING (May 11): Senator Abun Sui Anyit has announced that he is contesting for a vice-president (VP) post in Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), with the intention of representing 'the voice of Borneo and the Dayak community' in the party's central leadership. The PKR Hulu Rajang division head is among the 12 candidates vying for the four VP positions for the 2025-2028 term. Others include Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, federal ministers Chang Lih Kang and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, and a deputy minister Datuk Seri R Ramanan. The other candidates are Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin, Segamat MP R Yuneswaran, PKR Hulu Selangor chief Dr Sathia Prakash Nadarajan, former Selangor executive councillor Hee Loy Sian, National Entrepreneurship Institute chairman Mustaffa Kamil Ayub, and PKR Jempol chief Manivanan Gowin. The PKR National Congress is scheduled to be held in Johor Bahru this May 21 to 24. On his contest, Abun expressed hope that the delegates at the congress would give the chance for a Borneo representative as one of the elected four VPs. 'Together, we can create a history for a Borneo representative in this national party, which represents various races and religions. 'If elected, I will be a leader who listens and is determined to bring the voice of the grassroots to the party's leadership level.' Abun also called upon fellow PKR delegates to not belittle those whom they did not support. 'The party election is a family contest. 'We will celebrate the winners, but we will still embrace the non-winners,' added Abun, also PKR Sarawak information chief. On a relevant matter, Abun affirmed his support for Nurul Izzah Anwar to be elected as PKR deputy president in the coming election. Nonetheless, he also acknowledged both Nurul Izzah and incumbent Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli as the party's 'big names' – each being highly capable and having their own strengths and advantages. 'If possible, I would like both of them to be deputy presidents I and II. 'However, the PKR constitution stipulates only one deputy president's post. Like it or not, I have to make a rather difficult decision to choose between the two. 'Both have produced a great impact on the party. And I hope that whatever happens, both of them should still be given important roles to lead the party to a more glorious direction,' said Abun. Abun Sui Anyit Parti Keadilan Rakyat party election
