Sarawak BN Confident Of Wresting Seats From Opposition

SIBU (MALAYSIA), March 17 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Barisan Nasional is confident of wresting the parliamentary seats held by the opposition, in the 14th general election (GE14). Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Sarawak youth chief Gerald Rentap Jabu said BN’s optimism stemmed from its anticipation that GE14 would be held any time and therefore had been preparing itself much early. “We can win. I believe we can do it. Our objective is to win because the Chief Minister (Abang Johari Openg)’s initiative to fight for Sarawak’s rights need a strong voice,” he told reporters after a PBB youth gathering at Taman Tasik Permai Friday night. Among those present at the function were PBB vice president Dr Annuar Rapa’ee, who is also Sarawak Education and Technological Research Assistant Minister, Machan assemblyman Allan Siden Gramong, and Bukit Goram assemblyman Jefferson Jamit Ijang. In GE13, six parliamentary seats in Sarawak were won by the opposition, namely, Bandar Kuching (DAP), Stampin (DAP), Sarikei (DAP), Sibu (DAP), Lanang (DAP) and Miri (PKR). Gerald, who is also Layar state assemblyman expected GE14 to be held in May. -- BERNAMA