Chinese Sng says as an elected MP from a Dayak constituency, it is also his responsibility to think about Dayak issues

JULAU, March 27 2026: Julau Member of Parliament Larry Sng said as an elected representative from a Dayak constituency, he feels that it is also his responsibility to think about Dayak issues, despite him being ethnically Chinese.

MP Larry Sng: As a suggestion, perhaps the various Dayak non-governmental organisations (NGOs) should come together and have a forum to discuss the Dayak issues. 

He said having assimilated himself with the community, speaking their language, appreciating the culture and adopting similar ways of thinking,  he is very conscious that he is not here to tell the people what they should be doing.

“As I have said in a recent podcast what are you not doing, that other people are doing? The answer is for the Dayak leaders to answer this. Not me,” he said in his Facebook post.

“As a suggestion, perhaps the various Dayak non-governmental organisations (NGOs) should come together and have a forum to discuss this,” Larry, who is also Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) president, said.

“They can also honour their community leaders who have succeeded in various fields like academia, business, sports and entertainment, and take the opportunity to chart a vision and shared goals for the community,” he said.

He agreed that since uniting all Dayaks under one party is difficult to fathom let alone achieve for now. he believes it is easier for all Dayaks to agree on some common ground, perhaps achieving higher representation in state seats or holding of government posts or improving equity in the private sector holding, etc.

“I believe that much can be achieved when people come together to share their opinion. This isn’t a challenge to GPS, or other races.

“On the contrary,  think the state government should very much be a part of it.

“It is not my intention here to play politics or to stoke Dayak sentiments. I just feel that if such issues are left untouched for too long, the racial harmony and unity in the state will be easily challenged when the disparity becomes too wide.

“It is also a good platform for GPS to showcase what they have achieved for the Dayaks and dispel any false truths with facts,” he added.

He noted that following his podcast interview on “Tuak Talk” he has received good feedback and support from members of the Dayak community and some minor criticisms.