Gabungan Parti Sarawak: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) representatives are reminded not to forget the responsibilities and trust given to them by the people and to maintain harmony in the coalition for the future of the people of Sarawak. Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing emphasized that the position held by representatives is not a symbol of rank, but a mandate that must be carried out with full sincerity and responsibility for the people.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Tiong stated, “The seats we occupy are not a matter of personal pride, but were entrusted by the people for us to fight for their rights and destiny, regardless of race and religion.” He made these remarks during the 2025 Pre-Gawai Ceremony, which was jointly organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, the Dudong PDP Service Centre, and the PDP.
Tiong, who also serves as the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture and Dudong state assemblyman, stressed the importance of maintaining and enhancing the spirit of camaraderie among GPS component parties. He supported the suggestion by PDP senior vice president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh that all GPS members should avoid actions that weaken each other, including grassroots movements aimed at undermining one another.
He further remarked, “We need to respect each other. Arrogant or egoistic attitudes among leaders will only fracture relationships in GPS and give an advantage to the opponent.” Tiong warned that divisions within the coalition could lead to destruction, as seen in several political parties in Peninsular Malaysia.
“If our party is not peaceful, eventually the people will lose trust and we will be thrown out,” Tiong cautioned. He highlighted the importance of harmony and unity as essential foundations for all GPS components to achieve their common mission of fighting for the rights of the people and developing Sarawak as a whole.
Tiong concluded by asserting, “If we are united, no one can threaten us. Our main focus is to ensure that the people of Sarawak continue to progress and not be left behind in the national development stream.”