Sarawak’s Premier’s political secretary has accused the Democratic Action Party (DAP) of ignoring the state’s rural populations, asserting that the party is unqualified to claim it speaks for ordinary Sarawakians. The aide argues that DAP’s efforts are almost exclusively urban and that it has neither driven substantial development nor maintained a foothold in the outlying districts where most inhabitants live.

He noted that while the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition—which does not include DAP—has constructed roads, bridges, schools and clinics deep into the hinterland, DAP figures rarely venture beyond city limits. “They only appear around election season and host a handful of ceramah (political talks) in town halls,” he said. “Once ballots are cast, they disappear again, leaving rural communities without follow-up or continued support.”

The political secretary further emphasized Sarawak’s ethnic and geographic diversity, with longhouses and villages scattered across challenging terrain. He maintained that any party committed to genuine representation must tailor its agenda to local priorities—from water access and rural electrification to safeguarding indigenous rights and customary land tenure. “Yet DAP’s platform largely mirrors its agenda in Peninsular Malaysia: urban transit, high-speed internet and calls for equal citizenship. Those themes resonate in cities but fail to tackle the day-to-day issues in Belaga, Lawas or Marudi.”

He also questioned DAP’s self-portrayal as the voice of “the common people.” “Serving Sarawak’s rural residents means stepping out of comfort zones, meeting villagers where they live and delivering tangible projects. To date, DAP’s record is full of paper promises,” he said.

In conclusion, the Premier’s adviser urged DAP to adopt a more proactive strategy: set up service centres in rural constituencies, finance community-led projects and keep a continuous presence rather than showing up only for campaign rallies. “Only then can they genuinely claim to represent all Sarawakians—not just those in high-rise apartments or urban sprawl.”


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