“We are sure that the entry
and support of the 2 ex-Upko, PBRS stalwarts, Patrick Paunil, the ex-Upko
Division Secretary, and John Bague, another heavyweight from PBRS, and their
supporters will not only further strengthen STAR in Tambunan but will also cause
a further dent and reduce the support of Barisan Nasional in Tambunan” stated
Datuk Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan, STAR Sabah
Chief, in a press statement.
“Sabah BN leaders should
emulate the both of you and take up the challenge to fight for the restoration
of Sabah’s rights and autonomy and to stop the colonization and further damage
to Sabah” said Dr. Jeffrey in welcoming the 2 ex-Upko and PBRS stalwarts and
their supporters at the launching of STAR’s Timbou Polling District election
machinery in Tambunan, earlier this week.
However, it is not their
support of STAR that is important. What is more important is that their
departure from BN and support of STAR shows that Sabah leaders are beginning to
accept the reality that the continued control of Sabah and the unfair treatment
of Sabah as well as the marginalization of the local natives need to be stopped
with a change of the existing BN state governments.
A change of the BN support
in Sabah will also lead to a change of the BN federal government and stop the
rot in Sabah.
In the true spirit of Sabah
rights and autonomy in a true Malaysia federation, the time has arrived for all
Sabahans to stand up and unite and remove the BN state government and take
charge of their future destiny.
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