KOTA KINABALU: Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) made changes to its party constitution during the 38th PBS congress held on Sunday (Sept 24) in Kota Kinabalu. The amendment replaces the annual delegates meeting with a delegates conference that must now be held every three years. Over 700 delegates approved this motion.
During the congress, delegates also agreed to incorporate and formalize the structure of the premier advisory council into the party constitution. This council was established on November 12, 2018, with founding and former president Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan appointed as the premier advisor.
Additionally, the Belia dan Beliawanis wings were included in the party constitution as part of the amendments. These wings represent the youth and young adults within the party.
Furthermore, a provision that previously prevented university and college undergraduates from joining the party has been removed. This change aligns with the amendment to the Universities and University College Act 1971, which now allows students to join political parties.
Overall, the 38th PBS congress was successful in amending the party constitution by implementing a delegates conference every three years instead of an annual delegates meeting. The congress also recognized and institutionalized the premier advisory council, incorporated the Belia dan Beliawanis wings, and removed the barrier for university and college students to join the party.
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