BACK MUSA IN POLL, SAYS FCAS CHIEF

KOTA KINABALU : The Federation of Chinese Associations of Sabah (FCAS) has urged the Chinese community to continue to support the Barisan Nasional (BN) state government under the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman.

Acting president Datuk T.C. Goh in his Chinese New Year message issued here yesterday said the Chief Minister has done a great job in managing the state as reflected in the state’s much-improved finances as well as the ongoing vibrant economic and infrastructure developments in the state.

“It is only appropriate that on behalf of the Chinese community in Sabah I thank the BN government, under the leadership of Datuk Seri Musa for continuously supporting the Chinese community, especially in the aspects of education, culture, sports and religious development.

“The annual allocation of millions of ringgit has proven the Sabah government’s commitment to assist the Chinese community.

“Hence, I am urging the people to continue supporting the Chief Minister and state government in the coming general election,” he said.

Goh who is also president of the Federation of Hokkien Associations of Sabah and Labuan FT noted that the proceedings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on illegal immigrants in Sabah were currently ongoing.

“This certainly demonstrates the determination and commitment of the BN Government to correct whatever flaw that exists in the system,” he said.

Goh also said the Year of Water Snake might bring about some changes to the country and Sabah – citing forecast by some Chinese astrologers that the element of water snake was characterised by mobility, dynamism as well as transformation.

“The forecast cannot be far from true as we reflect on some of the significant events that had taken place in the country for the past one month,” he said.

He also said the government should perhaps look into how best to resolve the ‘Cabotage Policy’ issue which especially hit Malaysians in Sabah the hardest.

“The government should come up with effective measures to overcome it,” he urged.

On the economic front, Goh called on the Chinese community to be more alert of the impact of the global economic downturn. (NST)