Kuching: The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu's (PBB) 16th General Assembly, which concluded today, did not discuss any preparation for the upcoming Sarawak state election expected by next year. PBB Deputy President and Sarawak Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, stated that the assembly instead focused on proposing the formation of a new council to improve decision-making within the party. According to BERNAMA News Agency, the proposed council, named 'Majlis Yang Dipertua' or Presidential Council, aims to expedite the party's decision-making process. This council is intended to consist of the party's Yang Dipertua (President), his two deputies, two Senior Vice-Presidents, and the Secretary-General. Their primary role would be to promptly address any matters concerning the party's direction and policies. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg currently serves as the party's president. Uggah, alongside another State Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, holds the position of D eputy President. The Senior Vice-Presidents are Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof and State Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister, Datuk Seri Stephen Rundi Utom. Works Minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, is the party's Secretary-General. Uggah emphasized the need for the council, stating that it would act as a smaller, more agile committee, enabling quicker discussions on urgent issues compared to the broader supreme council meetings, known as MKT, which may take longer to convene. He mentioned that the formation of the council, pending approval by the Registrar of Societies, would add another layer to PBB's decision-making bodies, complementing the general assembly and supreme council. He reiterated that while the MKT remains an integral part of the party, the new council would enhance the party's ability to swiftly address pressing issues. This structural addition underscores the complexity and size of PBB's organizational framework, aiming to enhance its operat ional efficiency.