Sarawak MPs will not defect - The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak Barisan Nasional is confident that none of its elected representatives will cross over to the Opposition.

Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Douglas Unggah Embas said the state Barisan would give its full support to the ruling coalition.

“We are Barisan people, our loyalty is with Barisan. Thirty of us (Sarawak MPs) have always supported the Prime Minister. That declaration was made when he was in Kuching.

“We have full confidence in the Prime Minister to lead the country,” he said after a visit to the Wildlife Protection and National Parks Department headquarters here yesterday.

He was asked to comment on Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who appeared extremely confident of Barisan crossovers and being able to form the Federal Government.

“He (Anwar) can say whatever he wants. We have made our commitment. We keep our commitment. If he needs a certain number, it’s up to him. As far as we are concerned Sarawak Barisan is solid.”

[From http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/4/18/nation/20995455&sec=nation]