After quitting PKR, Baru says he 100% backs Dr Mahathir as PM

Desmond Davidson Desmond Davidson Updated 4 years ago · Published on 25 Feb 2020 9:37PM · 8 Comments

Baru Bian (pic) is among the MPs who left PKR in solidarity with sacked deputy president Mohamed Azmin Ali yesterday. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, February 25, 2020.

BREAKING his silence since quitting PKR, Baru Bian today rubbished claims that he supports the removal of Dr Mahathir Mohamad as prime minister, saying the latter has his “100% support”.

The former works minister, who said he was away in the remote Baram highlands village of Bario over the last two days for a scheduled arrangement, congratulated the 94-year-old Dr Mahathir on his appointment as interim prime minister.

Baru also called on his supporters in Sarawak to give him and two other MPs who left PKR “a bit of time” to work on “a peaceful solution to the political impasse”.

The former state PKR chief, along with Saratok lawmaker Ali Biju and Puncak Borneo’s Willie Mongin, resigned in solidarity with sacked deputy president Mohamed Azmin Ali yesterday. They are now part of an independent bloc.

“Those who have been observing us would know that our team’s (Azmin faction) stand has been very consistent over the past 21 months and it will remain so, that Dr Mahathir continues as prime minister until the next general election.”

He said he is “happy to note” that those who previously called for Dr Mahathir’s resignation have “done a U-turn, and are now in tune with our call”.

“This proves that our stand has been correct all along,” he said in a statement.

“I reiterate that we have the fullest confidence in Dr Mahathir to lead us and realise his shared prosperity vision as he brings the nation together in reconciliation and healing.”

Baru added that he remains committed to ensuring Sarawak continues to realise its rights and is no longer denied the development and prosperity it deserves.

“Our struggle remains intact. Our track record of fighting for the poor and marginalised is clear.

“I assure our supporters that YB Ali, YB Willie and I, with the rest of our colleagues, will continue to act wisely and humbly, always in the interests of our people, Sarawakians, and our nation.”

The Dayak National Congress, however, strongly condemned the action of those who attempted Sunday’s “outlandish coup d’etat”.

Its president, Paul Raja of DAP, said: “We know that these politicians are overly ambitious ruling-party politicians working together with opportunists and crooked politicians from the opposition.”

Though no names were mentioned, the comment appears aimed at the Azmin camp in PKR, as well as Umno and PAS.

Raja described the leaders “from (the) ruling party involved in the plot” as “politicians in a hurry”.

Enraged voters are baying for blood over the broken promises and betrayal, he said.

“Rest assured, these unprincipled politicians will be buried in the next general election.” – February 25, 2020.

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Comments

  • I hope his constituents know what to do at the next elections.

    Posted 4 years ago by Yoon Kok · Reply

  • I guess he hasn't read Kadir's comment about Tun being against people asking him to renege on his people top pass the premiership to Anwar....

    Posted 4 years ago by Philip Lim · Reply

  • Not only Azmin and you are evil, you are idiots in your logic. Why are you collaborating with Umno and PAS to overthrow a democratic elected government

    Posted 4 years ago by S L · Reply

  • U-Turn? Really? who was it that decided to get into bed with a corrupt party and an extremist party to bring the downfall of a government that all right thinking Malaysians are looking to, to right the decades of wrongs, pilferage, theft, plunder of our resources and wealth. You have shown your trueself - interested only in seeking privilege and position for yourself and your faction and prepared to work with the crooked to achieve it. You have no regard nor concern for Malaysians and not even the Sarawakians you say you serve.

    Posted 4 years ago by Michael Raj · Reply

  • Losers have no integrity. As more BS comes out from their mouths, it becomes more evident how so stupid they are in thinking voters cannot think and see through the losers failed self interest agenda.

    Posted 4 years ago by Concerned Citizen · Reply

  • U agreed to work with PAS and UMNO. U r not fit to represent PH clean, trustworthy govt.

    Posted 4 years ago by James Wong · Reply

  • No point trying to apple polish Mahathir after what you guys did. Its better that you find a Sarawak cave and stay put there. You are of no use to anybody or any party.

    Posted 4 years ago by Elyse Gim · Reply

  • Where is your testicular fortitude to stay your chosen course?

    Posted 4 years ago by Hai Thon Han · Reply