In a statement today, Masir, who was also a PSB presidential council member, said the decision was made after consulting his constituents.

He said the political instability has damaged the country’s economy, development progress and affected the people’s well-being.

“I believe this is the best move and time for us to put aside politics and focus on stabilising the country.

“Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob is committed to safeguarding the lives and livelihoods of the people and doing his best to assist the people during this tough time.

“Thus, I am giving my full support to the prime minister,” he said.

However, he did not mention any plan to return to his previous party, Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS). He added that he is now an independent MP, supporting the current government.

PRS is one of the component parties of the ruling Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition.

Masir quit PRS and joined PSB in March 2019, claiming that he wanted to be in a party that could unite all races in Sarawak.

The former deputy home minister had said then that PSB was the best party and platform for him to fight for the Dayak community in Sarawak.