KUCHING, Nov 25 2025: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth today said that Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) president Tiong King Sing (picture) was not representing Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) when he gave support to Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidates in the Sabah state election.
It said he was in Sabah in his personal capacity as a minister of tourism, arts and culture.
“But not under the direction, authority or representation of GPS,” the Youth said in a statement.
“Any action or statement made by Tiong in any of the Sabah state election constituencies that are currently taking place does not reflect GPS's official stance, nor does it have any direct connection with GPS,” it said.
It added that GPS expressed its commitment to continue to respect the relationship with Sabah and not to interfere in local political affairs throughout the Sabah election.
PBB Youth said it issued a statement to preserve good ties between the states and to prevent
misunderstandings and to reaffirm GPS's impartial position in the 2025 Sabah state election.
Posting on Facebook two days ago, Tiong said he visited Kg Merotai Iban to show support for Pakatan Harapan candidate for Merotai Ruji Ubi.
He also called on Sabahans working away from home to return and vote on November 29.
On Nov 19, PDP deputy president Henry Harry Jinep had claimed that Abang Johari, who is also Sarawak premier, had issued directive to any member of GPS component parties not to campaign or support any party or candidate contesting in the Sabah election.
According to Henry, any coalition members found doing so would face disciplinary action.
He was commenting on a video showing a PDP Marudi member claiming to be helping with the campaign in Sabah.
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