Dr Maximus Ongkili and Dr Joachim Gunsalam
KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili is taking leave as Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) President effective June 1, 2024, and in his absence, Deputy President Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam would be helming the party as acting President.
PBS Secretary-General Datuk Julita Majungki announced this in a statement today.
She said with Dr Joachim who is Deputy President for the party’s non-Muslim Bumiputera quota moving up as acting President, Information Chief Datuk Joniston Bangkuai would serve the additional responsibility of acting Deputy President.
“The move demonstrates the party’s commitment to ensuring continuity and adaptation in its leadership structure, ultimately serving the interests of the party and its members,” she said.
