Parti Bumi Kenyalang

Parti Bumi Kenyalang Land of the Hornbill Party
Bahasa Sarawak/ Malay name	Parti Bumi Kenyalang
Chinese name	肯雅蘭全民黨 肯雅兰全民党 Kěnyǎlán Quánmíndǎng
Abbreviation	PBK
President	Voon Lee Shan
Deputy President	Peli Aron
Secretary General	Dato Seri Lim Meng Seen
Permanent Chairman	Yu Chin Liik
Legalised	August 28, 2013;12 years ago (2013-08-28) [1]
Headquarters	1st Floor, 13, Lorong Wong King Huo 5, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak [2]
Ideology	Sarawak nationalism Sabah nationalism Borneo-centrism Secessionism Self-determination Multiracial democracy
Political position	Centre-left
Colours	Gold,   Red,   Black
Dewan Rakyat	0 / 222
Dewan Negara	0 / 70
Sarawak State Legislative Assembly	0 / 82
Sabah State Legislative Assembly	0 / 73
Website
www.e-pbk.com

Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) is a Malaysian political party founded in 2013. The party's name translates to "Land of the Hornbill Party". According to its constitution, PBK is a Sarawak based party with a primary focus on the rights and interests of the Borneo States of Sarawak and Sabah. ^[3]

The party's main platform is to seek independence by peaceful means for Sarawak and Sabah from the federation of Malaysia, citing the right to self-determination under international law and the terms of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). ^[4] It advocates for the restoration of the rights of the Borneo States as they were originally constituted.

History

The party was officially registered with the Registrar of Societies of Malaysia on 28 August 2013. ^[1] It made its electoral debut in the 2018 Malaysian general election by contesting the Sarikei parliamentary seat.

Objectives and Ideology

According to its constitution, Parti Bumi Kenyalang's core objectives include:

• To protect the inalienable rights of the inhabitants of Sarawak and Sabah as affirmed in their respective State constitutions and the Federal Constitution of Malaysia. ^[5]
• To defend, preserve, and protect the territorial integrity, independence, and sovereignty of Sarawak and Sabah. ^[6]
• To represent the peoples of Sarawak and Sabah in elections held throughout Sarawak, Sabah, and Malaya. ^[7]

Membership is open to all Malaysian citizens aged 18 and above who are inhabitants of either Sarawak or Sabah. ^[8]

Leadership structure

PBK Supreme Council

• Permanent Chairman:
  • Yu Chin Liik
• Deputy Permanent Chairman:
  • Yii Sie Tung
• President:
  • Voon Lee Shan
• Deputy President:
  • Peli Aron
• Vice Presidents:
  • Saharuddin Abdullah
• Vice President (Women):
  • Jamie Tiew Yen Houng
• Vice President (Youth):
  • Linang Chapum
• Secretary General:
  • Dato Seri Lim Meng Seen
• Deputy Secretary General:
  • Olivia Lim Wen Sia
• Treasurer:
  • Eric Ngieng
• Organising Secretary:
  • Leslie Ting

Electoral history

The party made its electoral debut in the 2018 Malaysian general election. For the 2022 Malaysian general election, PBK agreed with Parti Sarawak Bersatu to jointly use the PSB logo for the election. ^[9]

General election results

Election	Total seats won	Seats contested	Total votes	Voting Percentage	Outcome of election	Election leader
2018	0 / 222	1	392	0.00%	0 seat; No representation in Parliament	Yu Chang Ping
2022	0 / 222	3	2,311	0.01%	0 seat; No representation in Parliament	Voon Lee Shan

State election results

State election	State Legislative Assembly
	Sarawak	Sabah	Total won / Total contested
2/3 majority	2 / 3	2 / 3
2021	0 / 82		0 / 73
2025		0 / 73	0 / 14

References

1. "ROS approves 20 new political parties". The Borneo Post. 2 September 2013. Retrieved 28 November 2025. The 20 new parties are Parti Keadilan India Malaysia (PKIM), Parti Kesejahteraan Insan Tanah Air (KITA), Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK), Parti Berjasa Malaysia (BERJASA)...
2. "Parti Bumi Kenyalang Constitution". Parti Bumi Kenyalang. Article 1.2.2: The registered office of the Party shall be at 1st Floor, 13, Lorong Wong King Huo 5, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak...{{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
3. "Parti Bumi Kenyalang Constitution". Parti Bumi Kenyalang. Article 1.5: Parti Bumi Kenyalang is a National Party.{{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
4. "VOICE Of KENYALANG 肯雅兰之声 - Home". Parti Bumi Kenyalang. Retrieved 28 November 2025. Parti Bumi Kenyalang is a multi-racial political party in Sarawak and having an achievable mission IN QUEST OF INDEPENDENCE.
5. "Parti Bumi Kenyalang Constitution". Parti Bumi Kenyalang. Article 2.1.1: To educate and promote the political advancement of the inhabitants of Sarawak and Sabah with the aim of protecting their inalienable rights...{{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
6. "Parti Bumi Kenyalang Constitution". Parti Bumi Kenyalang. Article 2.1.4: To defend, preserve and to protect the territorial integrity, independence and sovereignty of Sarawak and Sabah.{{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
7. "Parti Bumi Kenyalang Constitution". Parti Bumi Kenyalang. Article 2.1.6: To represent the peoples of Sarawak and Sabah in any General Election/By Election whenever held throughout Sarawak, Sabah and Malaya.{{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
8. "Parti Bumi Kenyalang Constitution". Parti Bumi Kenyalang. Article 3.1: Membership of the Party shall be open to all persons of not less than 18 years of age who are inhabitants of Sarawak and Sabah and Malaysian citizens...{{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
9. "PBK to use PSB's logo for parliamentary polls, says Soon Koh". Borneo Post Online. 11 October 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022.