KUALA LUMPUR: DAP chairman, Lim Guan Eng has finally apologised to the Sarawak government and its people for making statements that may have offended them.
The Bagan MP has pleaded for a fresh start in relations with the state.
He said cooperation in preserving the nation's diversity and inclusiveness was needed.
"I apologise for my remarks that may have offended the Sarawak Premier and the GPS Sarawak state government.
"The future of the country is more important. Let us make a fresh start to cooperate together to preserve the diversity, inclusiveness and unity of our multiracial and multi-cultural society, as well as protect our Federal Constitution for the benefit of all in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak," he said in a statement, today.
Earlier, DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke met with Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Abang Haji Openg at the latter's residence in Kuching, this morning.
"We had a friendly discussion. I have informed the Premier that if there is any statement ever made by any DAP leader that offends the government and the people of Sarawak, I representing DAP, applogise publicly," he said.