Claims Sabah colonised a lie, says CM
KENINGAU May 15, 2012: Allegations that Sabah has been colonised by the federal government is a lie aimed at manipulating the people for their support in the coming general election, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman.
He said on the other hand, the state government had always co-operated with the federal government to develop Sabah.
“The state government, administered by a cabinet of ministers, holds weekly meetings to decide on the direction of comprehensive development in Sabah, other than development projects from the federal government.
“So the accusations of certain quarters that Sabah is being colonised is a big lie,” he told reporters after launching a meeting with community leaders for the interior zones, here, yesterday.
Musa, who is also State Finance Minister, said as the second biggest state in the country, Sabah needed a large allocation from the federal government to develop infrastructure and boost the socio-economy of the people.
In this regard, he reminded the people not to be duped by the propaganda of the opposition who often raised issues to belittle the policies of the government.
Musa said the government recognizes and appreciates the services of community leaders who are the eyes, ears and voice of the government at village level.
He said the strong teamwork between leaders, government officials and community leaders could impact and benefit the people under their care.
“I am confident that cooperation and strong support at grassroots level of their leaders can benefit the people,” he said.
Musa also requested that leaders go to the ground to strengthen cooperation and get the people’s support for Barisan Nasional (BN).
He said the role of Village Development and Security Committees (JKKK), village heads and representatives of native chiefs is important as they provide information on government policies to the people who live in the rural areas who are without telecommunication and media channels.
“I want community leaders to explain government policies so that the people will not be misled by accusations from the opposition,” he added.
Musa also said Prime Minister Dato Seri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak is always aware of what is good for the people, and as citizens, they should be grateful and thankful for the development and progress enjoyed by the nation and state.
He said the people should not waste time with opposition parties as they are just spreading lies for political gain.
“Do not be easily influenced by the opposition’s sweet talk. I consider opposition leaders who come to villages as medicine vendors,” he said.
He cautioned the people not to listen to opposition leaders who had never worked for the people while BN leaders had worked hard for the people’s welfare and future regardless of time and place.
However, he said the people of Sabah are smart and are not easily influenced by the opposition who only appear during an election.
Musa said BN leaders have their respective roles where the people’s representatives and community leaders at village level could implement planned government programmes.
He said Sabah is BN’s stronghold because the people are grateful to the ruling government.
He urged the people of Sabah, especially those from the Interior, to vote for BN in the coming election in order to continue with the government’s development plans.
However, he said if the people chose wrongly, Sabah’s development would be left behind.
Musa however believes that the BN will rule after the election which will be held anytime.
“One of Sabah’s BN track records is a strong financial and efficient management, and I ask BN leaders in the interior areas to continue to show a caring attitude so that no villages are left out in the mainstream of development,” he said.
About 3,000 people, including Deputy Chief Minister and Infrastructure Development Minister Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan , Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture and Food Industry Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Yahya Hussin, Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Hajiji Mohd Noor, Rural Development Minister Datuk Dr Ewon Ebin, Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun attended the function.
Opposition will promise anything just to get the people's vote in this coming election. Don't easily fall for their empty promises.
BalasPadamWhat about BN? Not sure what will BN do to retain power?
PadamBN has shown an impressive performance in developing sabah this past few years. We could see development in our own eyes. However,I do think that the government will need to focus more on developing the rural areas.
BalasPadampembangkang byk buat dakwaan dan memanipulasikan fakta, rakyat jgnlah mudah terpedaya dgn dakwaan2 pembangkang.
BalasPadamHarap rakyat tidak akan terpengaruh dengan janji pembangkang yang mempuyai agenda sendiri.
PadamRakyat semakin matang untuk menilai.
Padamrakyat perlu menilai dengan bijak sesuatu isu yang dimainkan.
PadamSabah adalah negeri yang bebas, mengatakan ia dijajah adalah tidak berasas.
BalasPadamSabah tidak di jajah oleh siapa2 pun, rakyatnya bebas untuk memilih.Tuduhan ini langsung tidak masuk akal.
PadamSabah memerlukan kuasa autonominya untuk mentadbir dan bukan dikawal oleh mana2 pihak dari luar.
BalasPadamTidak boleh katakan Sabah dijajah oleh Kerajaan Persekutuan, Sabah dan Kerajaan Persekutuan bekerjasama untuk membangunkan negeri kita.
BalasPadamSokong dengan fizal, kerajaan persekutuan dan Sabah berkejasama untuk menbangun kan Sabah, sudah terbukti Sabah semakin maju.
Padamya, kerjasama antara kerajaan persekutuan dengan kerajaan negeri memang penting.
PadamPihak pembangkang mengeluarkan kenyataan bahawa Sabah dijajah Kerajaan Persekutuan untuk memberi persepsi yang negatif kepada kerajaan kita. Jangan sekali kita terpengaruh.
BalasPadamPihak pembangkang akan cakap apa saja tanpa bukti, hanya untuk mendapat undian.
BalasPadamSekarang ni pembangkang cuba mempengaruhi rakyat dengan tuduhan mereka yang tidak berasas langsung.
BalasPadamsemua parti pun mahu menang, jadi bersainglah dengan cara yang sihat.
PadamMasing-masing menindas, harus juga membuktikan dari tindakan.
BalasPadamKepada mana-mana parti yang menang, harus membangunkan ekonomi secara keseluruhan.
BalasPadamBN masih kukuh dan kuat di Sabah. Bukanmudan untuk pembangkang mengambil alih tambahan lagi parti pembangkang berpecah-belah.
BalasPadamjika diperhatikan BN memang kuat di Sabah ni.
PadamSemua ini cuma permainan yang direka oleh pembangkang untuk menipu rakyat. Maka jangan terpedaya dengan semua ini.
BalasPadamyang penting semua harus terus berusaha untuk majukan Sabah dan rakyat negeri ini.
BalasPadamDatuk Musa sememangnya dapat menilai dengan baik.
BalasPadamSentiasa menyokong beliau.
BalasPadamKita harus memberikan kepercayaan kita sepenuhnya.
BalasPadamjika kerajaan yang menguasai negara ini dikatakan penjajah, begitu jugalah setelah pembangkang berjaya merampas kerajaan.. giliran mereka pula akan menjajah negara ini mengikut cara mereka..
BalasPadampemabngkang lebih jelas menampakkan ciri2 sebagai sebuah parti penjajah.. mana2 ahlinya yang buat kenyataan atau pendirian bertentangan dengan ketuanya akan dipecat..
BalasPadamThe commitment of the Barisan Nasional (BN) and close relationship between the Federal and State governments, have brought about progress to the State.
BalasPadamThe 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.
BalasPadamSABAH had spent 75.5 per cent of State allocation and 74.9 per cent of Federal allocation to undertake development projects last year.
BalasPadamThe development projects under Sabah Development Corridor were implemented smoothly, with 98.4 per cent of the RM100.4 million allocation utilised last year.
BalasPadamThis 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.
BalasPadamWith 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.
BalasPadamAmongst other matter, the State's per capital income has increased from RM14,829 in 2009 to RM17,242 in 2010.
BalasPadamIn 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.
BalasPadamMeanwhile, it is noted that investment amounting to RM77.5 billion was required to undertake 31 entry point projects (EPPs) in Sabah.
BalasPadamThe 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.
BalasPadamAs such, the private sector is encouraged to take advantage of these investment opportunities and invest in the 31 EPPs.
BalasPadamThe continuous distribution of various forms of assistance by the government helped to improve the people’s source of economy and livelihood.
BalasPadamKarisma 1Azam is one programme that benefited those in the lower-income group through the provision of initiatives that boosted their standard of living.
BalasPadamThe 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.
BalasPadamAs 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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