KUCHING, May 18 -- Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has been appointed as the new publicity chief of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB).

Speaking to reporters after the Pre-State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Meeting and PBB Sarawak Supreme Council Meeting 2025 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) last night, the Asajaya assemblyman said the role was not entirely unfamiliar to him.

"In terms of responsibilities, I believe they are quite similar to what I undertook previously when I served as a vice-president.

"The role of publicity chief is almost parallel to that of a vice-president, as both positions hold the authority to issue statements.

"Now, serving as publicity chief, I believe this role will see me working more c...