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New Straits Times
26-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Sabah election: PBM aims to give voters more choice, says Sng
KUCHING: Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) president Larry Sng said the party plans to contest at least three seats in the upcoming Sabah state election to provide voters with a choice in who represents them in the state assembly. He said the party has already identified potential candidates for the election, which is expected to be held later this year. "In this election, we are going solo — not forming any election pact with Sabah-based parties," he said when contacted by the New Straits Times. He said he had announced the decision to contest in the Sabah state election while chairing the PBM Sarawak chapter's annual general meeting in Sibu last Friday. "We want to offer the people of Sabah a choice," said Sng, who is also the Julau Member of Parliament. He added that winning or losing in the election was not the issue, "because we want to fight for the people as long as we live". Sng said the Sarawak chapter's meeting, which he chaired, was attended by the party's deputy president Wong anak Judat, PBM Women's chief Agnes Padan, Youth deputy head Kevin Jampang Ranggal, and delegates from all the branches. Sabah is set to head to the polls soon, with the state assembly to be automatically dissolved on Nov 11. The 16th Sabah state election was held on Sept 26, 2020 to elect 73 members of the state assembly.
The Star
16-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
PBM to go it alone in Sabah polls, says party's sec-gen
SANDAKAN: Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM), a party widely perceived as Sarawak-based, is reaffirming its intention to contest solo in the upcoming Sabah state election — maintaining that no political cooperation is being pursued at this stage. PBM secretary-general Munan Laja said the party is open to possibilities in the future, but for now will rely on its own grassroots machinery and local leaders to contest selected seats. 'So, we go solo. Not unless one day there is another picture coming. At the moment, we will go solo,' he told reporters after officiating the party's Jelajah PBM Sabah programme in Sandakan, on Sunday (June 15). Held at Hotel Gloria in Bandar Letat, the event also marked the launch of the Tanjung Papat PBM division, which has attracted over 1,300 members in just one month. Munan said the rapid growth in membership shows that Sabahans are responding positively to PBM's message, which centres on clean, community-based leadership. 'PBM is a new party with no excess baggage. The candidates are local people, fresh faces,' he said, adding that the party is still assessing suitable candidates from among its divisions. The party currently has seven active divisions in Sabah and intends to field candidates in those areas based on readiness and local support. Sabah PBM chairman Jupperi Lenson, meanwhile, denied claims that PBM is attempting to impose Sarawak-based leadership on Sabah, saying the party's multiracial and inclusive character makes it relevant nationwide. 'PBM is a national party... so the issue of whether we are a local or external party should not arise. What matters is the quality of leadership and an inclusive agenda,' he said. Jupperi said PBM had been preparing for the state election since 2022 and is now active in seven areas, including Tanjung Papat, Bandau, Kota Belud, Tuaran, Tulid, and Kundasang. He also said PBM is adapting the inclusive model it applied in Sarawak for Sabah's unique political landscape. 'There should be no issue about where a party originated from. What matters is its service to the people and its relevance. PBM is here to offer something different,' he said. Munan also reiterated that PBM will keep its options open if political dynamics shift before polling day.
Free Malaysia Today
07-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Stay out of India-Pakistan conflict, MP urges Anwar
Backbencher Larry Sng, who is president of Parti Bangsa Malaysia, said the Indo-Pakistan dispute is 'beyond us'. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : A backbencher has urged the government to stay out of the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan, and to instead focus on leading Asean this year. Julau MP Larry Sng said the dispute between the two South Asian nations was 'beyond us' while chairing Asean was the mandate at hand for the unity government. 'Malaysia should not interfere in the India-Pakistan conflict, it is beyond us. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim should solely focus on Asean, that is our mandate,' said Sng, who is president of Parti Bangsa Malaysia. Last month, Anwar said Malaysia was open to helping cool tensions between India and Pakistan after a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir in April. He said Malaysia's close ties with both nations placed it in a position to support steps towards ensuring peace and stability in the region. Indian MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, who was on an official trip to Malaysia last week, said the conflict was strictly between the two nations and required no foreign mediation. However, Pakistan's high commissioner to Malaysia Syed Ahsan Raza Shah welcomed Anwar's offer, saying the prime minister was highly respected in both countries. Earlier today, Anwar said Malaysia only hopes for a peaceful resolution in the dispute.
