Sarawak Malaysian People's Association
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Sarawak Malaysian People's Association or Persatuan Rakyat Malaysia Sarawak (PERMAS) is now a defunct Malaysian political party based in Sarawak
.The party itself was formed in 1987,during the infamous "Ming Court Affair",by a faction dissatisfied with the Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud
,led by none other than his uncle,Former Governor and Chief Minister,Tun Abdul Rahman Ya'kub.
During the 1987 State Election,PERMAS were able to win 5 seats,alongside its ally Sarawak Dayak People's Party (Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak,PBDS).However,they failed to unseat Taib from the State Government,and they tried it again in 1991.However,things were no longer in favor for them,as the Barisan Nasional
, led by Taib had a overwhelming victory,where it gains 49 out of 56 seats in the State Legislative Council.The crushing defeat marks the end of PERMAS,and it was later dissolved.
Sarawak
Sarawak is one of two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo. Known as Bumi Kenyalang , Sarawak is situated on the north-west of the island. It is the largest state in Malaysia followed by Sabah, the second largest state located to the North- East.The administrative capital is Kuching, which...
.The party itself was formed in 1987,during the infamous "Ming Court Affair",by a faction dissatisfied with the Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud
Abdul Taib Mahmud
Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib bin Mahmud is the fourth and current Chief Minister of Sarawak. He is also the state Financial Minister and Planning and Resource Management Minister. Taib is the President of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu , which is part of the Barisan Nasional coalition...
,led by none other than his uncle,Former Governor and Chief Minister,Tun Abdul Rahman Ya'kub.
During the 1987 State Election,PERMAS were able to win 5 seats,alongside its ally Sarawak Dayak People's Party (Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak,PBDS).However,they failed to unseat Taib from the State Government,and they tried it again in 1991.However,things were no longer in favor for them,as the Barisan Nasional
Barisan Nasional
Barisan Nasional is a major political coalition in Malaysia, formed in 1973 as the successor to the Alliance . Along with its predecessor, it has been Malaysia's federal ruling political force since independence...
, led by Taib had a overwhelming victory,where it gains 49 out of 56 seats in the State Legislative Council.The crushing defeat marks the end of PERMAS,and it was later dissolved.
Notable Leaders
- Tun Datuk Patinggi Haji Abdul Rahman Ya'kub
- Datuk Salleh Jafaruddin
- Datuk Bujang Ulis @ Bujang Hadziri