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Tiong slams political interference in appointment of Sibu community leaders

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Tiong slams political interference in appointment of Sibu community leaders

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Tiong King Sing criticized SUPP for alleged political interference in appointing community leaders in Sibu, resulting in two Penghulus serving concurrently. He called the situation damaging to public trust and questioned SUPP's authority, highlighting the disregard for due process and the sidelining of PDP within GPS. The issue arose after a new Penghulu was appointed following the previous term's expiry, only for the former Penghulu's term to be extended. Tiong condemned this as overriding a council decision, allegedly influenced by the State Secretary without consulting relevant parties.

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