“It was Abang Johari’s vision, not bluff, if his announcement became reality” — MBKS Mayor on Borneo Air

Wee sharing his views during his weekly "ShallWeeTalk" live session on Jan 24, 2026.

By Lian Cheng

KUCHING, Dec 25:  If Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is able to realise what he announces, then his announcements constitute a vision rather than a bluff.

This was the view of Kuching South City Council Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng, who explained that as Sarawak is a democracy, anyone may voice criticism, but when the government performs well, it should also receive praise and applause.

“This (the real life) is not a debate, that when one is in the opposition, he must remain in the opposition forever. 

“Are you saying that this (Sarawak) government is not doing well?  I think this government is doing its best for the people.

“When Abang Jo announced the initiative, some accused him of being full of hot air… But if his ‘bluff’ turned into reality, then it was no longer bluff. It was but sharing visions, which Abang Johari finally was able to accomplish,” said Wee when commenting on criticism on Air Borneo.

Wee said this to warn Kuching residents not to fall for the rhetoric of those who criticise for the sake of criticising especially those who oppose to Air Borneo.

“As a person, we must all have a stand.  What cannot be changed is that, you are a Sarawakian. When you are a Sarawakian, you behave like one,” said Wee during his weekly “ShallWeeTalk” live session.

He expressed regret that those who opposed Abang Johari’s initiative to establish Air Borneo persist in their opposition, despite facts showing that Abang Johari was on the right track.

Citing Singapore, he said it was understandable that even the country faces dissenting voices despite global approval of its policies. 

Meanwhile, Wee also shared his view on what made a fair politician.  To him, an elected representative must be fair to all voters in the constituency, including those who cast their votes to others.

“If you are elected, you cannot limit your attention to your supporters who make up 51 per cent of the voter.  You must serve every voter in your constituency, whether they supported you or not.

“As a mayor, I have no right to say that if you did not support me, I will stop repairing the streets in your area.  I cannot do that.  If funding is available and it is allocated to specific areas, then my responsibility is simply to ensure that the projects are carried out and completed,” said Wee. —DayakDaily