SABAHANS can be rest assured that unity among multi-ethnic Sabahans is the last thing on the mindset of Kuala Lumpur politicians, alleged chairman of the Sabah chapter of State Reform Party (STAR), Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan.
"Kuala Lumpur would never want us united... They are most afraid if we Sabahans are united because if we are united, they could not eat us," he said in his speech launching STAR's Karanaan state constituency coordinating committee at Kampung Himbaan near here yesterday.
Alleging that Malayan leaders had the penchant of segregating people along racial and religion lines in Peninsular, they now, through their Malayan-based parties extension here have brought in the same political culture to Sabah.
"They did not want to learn from our unity here in Sabah where inter-cultural union is common... they want us disunited so they can lord over us and continue to treat Sabah as fix-deposit.
"But Sabahans now have realised KL political game and they want to take charge of their own fate and future. Sabahans realised that they could not trust outsiders to lead them and that is why more and more people rally under STAR now..." he said at the function which was attended by about 300 people.
Also in attendance yesterday were Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) suprme council member Japiril Suhaimin and USNO protem senior leader Sofea Leong Chau Chu. Ranau STAR is headed by Jalibin Paidi, a teacher, who is poised to be one of STAR candidates at the coming general election.
Dr Jeffrey also shared with the audience how then Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad told him 'not to tell Sabahans what they don't know' as the epitome of Kuala Lumpur mindset and fear of people who are aware of and want to assert their rights.
Jeffrey said that was when he was about to be detained by Dr Mahathir under the draconaian Internal Security Act (ISA), allegedly for plotting by force to take Sabah away from the Federation of Malaysia.
Scores of former members of Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) and Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) also handed in their application forms to Dr Jeffrey to join STAR at the function. (STAR Media)
penduduk Sabah mmg sejak dulu hidup bersatu padu.
ReplyDeleteSTAR tidak perlulah risau yang mana penduduk Sabah akan terus bersatu untuk memastikan akan menyokong parti Kerajaan BN untuk membantu mereka.
ReplyDeletetidak ada pula saya nampak mana2 tindakan kerajaan persekutuan yang kononnya cuba merosakkan perpaduan di negeri ini.. kalau pemimpin2 pembangkang tu ada la..
ReplyDeletesebelum JK bercakap soal perpaduan.. bolehkah beliau bersatu dengan pemimpin2 atau parti2 pembangkang yang lain??
ReplyDeleteThe commitment of the Barisan Nasional (BN) and close relationship between the Federal and State governments, have brought about progress to the State.
ReplyDeleteThe BN administration under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was constantly striving to ensure development for Sabah. Sabah would continue to undergo rapid development under the BN.
ReplyDeleteSABAH had spent 75.5 per cent of State allocation and 74.9 per cent of Federal allocation to undertake development projects last year.
ReplyDeleteThe development projects under Sabah Development Corridor were implemented smoothly, with 98.4 per cent of the RM100.4 million allocation utilised last year.
ReplyDeleteThis reflects the State's financial standing is strong as a result of competent and efficient management as well as proactive steps undertaken by the Government.
ReplyDeleteWith the full support and determination of the Federal and State governments, more programmes and development projects funded by the Federal Government are able to be implimented through Government Transformation Programme and Economic Transformation Programme.
ReplyDeleteAmongst other matter, the State's per capital income has increased from RM14,829 in 2009 to RM17,242 in 2010.
ReplyDeleteIn addition, the unemployment rate has dropped from 5.6 per cent in the first half of 2010 to 5.4 per cent in the same period last year.
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, it is noted that investment amounting to RM77.5 billion was required to undertake 31 entry point projects (EPPs) in Sabah.
ReplyDeleteThe Federal Government will assist the private sector to kick-off the EPPs by allocating eight per cent of the amount, while detailed implementation plans for each EPP was already prepared.
ReplyDeleteAs such, the private sector is encouraged to take advantage of these investment opportunities and invest in the 31 EPPs.
ReplyDeleteThe continuous distribution of various forms of assistance by the government helped to improve the people’s source of economy and livelihood.
ReplyDeleteKarisma 1Azam is one programme that benefited those in the lower-income group through the provision of initiatives that boosted their standard of living.
ReplyDeleteThe assistance rendered will bring benefits to people of all races. This shows that the BN government does not leave anyone out because its main agenda is to help all the people.
ReplyDeleteAs such, the people of Sabah must ensure a victory for the ruling coalition in the coming election to ensure continuity in development. The people would only gain by supporting the BN as it is the only party that could safeguard their interest.
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