More PKR members resign, Lubok Antu and Selangau branches crippled

By Simon Peter

KUCHING, May 28, 2020 -  Sarawak PKR’s two branches have been crippled following the resignations of their committees today.

PKR members say they resign from the party after losing confidence in Anwar Ibrahim as president

They cited losing confidence in party president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the mass sackings of party members in the state as reasons for resigning.

The branches, which have been crippled, are Lubok Antu and Selangau.

Also resigning are acting Betong chairman Noel Changgai Bucking, a member of Limbang branch Ricardo Baba and Marudi chairman Engga Sageng.

Simon Joseph, who resigned as deputy chairman of Selangau branch, along with 11 committee members, said:”We have come to this decision in full support of Baru Bian, our Member of Parliament for Selangau who has been unfairlyand unjustly treated by PKR president.

“The constant undermining by the president of Baru’s position is disappointing, especially when it was Baru’s intention to secure autonomy for Sarawak within PKR.

“We also resign in protest against the arbitrary termination and suspension of PKR members throughout Malaysia.

“These events indicate to us that there is no justice in PKR despite its name “Keadilan”.

The right to disagree and or have difference in opinion no longer exist in the party, further the Sarawak PKR leadership have been replaced totally with “yes men” and sycophants.

“This is a great disappointment to us in Selangau,” Simon said.

Noel said he resigned as acting Betong chairman after consulting the committee and party members.

“In my 10 years as a member of this party, I have had utmost respect for leaders like Baru Bian and See Chee How whose vision of a hope for a greater Sarawak is in line with my own belief as well.

“Thus, with Baru no longer in PKR, I consider my season in PKR to be complete and I will consider my next move for the best interest of the people of Betong and Sarawak,” Noel said.

Ricardo,who is a university lecturer, said he resigned from PKR because he has lost faith in Anwar and the direction of the party is heading to.

He said only those who support Anwar as president benefit from the party.