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19-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Don't force Sabahans into agreeing, says Star
Published on: Monday, May 19, 2025 Published on: Mon, May 19, 2025 Text Size: Anuar said the proposal to include Malayan parties is an attempt to make Umno relevant in national and state politics. Kota Kinabalu: Star information chief, Anuar Ghani, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Deputy Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi should not force Sabah parties to cooperate with Malaya-based parties who tried to sabotage the current GRS State Government. 'This approach not only contradicts the spirit and rationale of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) but also undermines the democratic and constitutional rights of the people of Sabah to choose the parties they believe in without any political pressure,' he said in a statement. Advertisement 'The people of Sabah should not be subtly threatened that they will be punished if they choose local parties that do not align with the Federal Government. If that is the case, this Madani government is no different than during Tun Mahathir. 'Sabah, regardless of who is the Federal Government, should be treated fairly and as a constitutional equal partner (See Article I (2)(b) of the Federal Constitution). 'Who else can better take care of the Sabahans other than the Sabahans and local parties themselves? Development is the right of the people, not a political reward. 'The terms and conditions for cooperation are simple. Fulfil the MA63 terms and under the Federal Constitution. Advertisement 'The RM600 million promised by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is merely a sweetener that only covers 3.1 per cent of Sabah's 40 per cent rights under Article 112(a) and Part IV Schedule 10 of the Federal Constitution for the year 2025. 'Give us our rights so that the Sabah Government can use the funds to improve development in Sabah, to resolve the long term issues of electricity and water, improve Sabah's education, health and basic necessities. He said the proposal to include Malayan parties is an attempt to make Umno relevant in national and state politics. 'They are trying to apply their modus operandi in seven states in peninsula where they needed to form coalitions to govern or dominate the states of Johore, Penang, Selangor, Pahang, Perak, Negeri Sembilan, Malacca, and they have lost (zero seats) in Terengganu, Kelantan, Perlis, and Kedah (and Sarawak). 'Umno has been rejected. They need us than we need them,' he said. 'Sarawak is governed by a local party. There are no insurmountable issues. Sabah too wants to be led by local parties. 'We can convey the request and demands of the people of Sabah through Sabahans appointed in the Federal Cabinet. 'The decision on Sabah's interest and requirements will be made by Presidents of the local parties and not branch managers of Malayan parties at the Sabah level. 'Rumah kita, kita jaga (We'll take care of our own house),' he said. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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18-05-2025
- Politics
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Sabah for Sabahan? Bung slams Jeffrey for rejecting Warisan and siding with BN in 2018
Published on: Sunday, May 18, 2025 Published on: Sun, May 18, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Umno chief Datuk Seri Bung Mokhar Radin criticized STAR president Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan for rejecting the local party Warisan after the 2018 state election. He argued that Jeffrey should have supported Warisan instead of joining the Malaya-based Barisan Nasional (BN) if he truly believed in the slogan "Sabah for Sabahan". Advertisement Bung pointed out that both Warisan and BN won 29 seats each in 2018, yet Jeffrey chose BN, which contradicts his proclaimed principle. Bung challenged Jeffrey, calling him insincere and open to debate. The comment came after Jeffrey defended the "Sabah for Sabahan" slogan as a matter of political dignity and constitutional truth, responding to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's call to avoid using the slogan before the upcoming state election, arguing it conflicts with the Unity Government's goals of inclusivity and cooperation between state and federal levels. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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17-05-2025
- Politics
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Star slams federal pressure, calls for local autonomy
Published on: Saturday, May 17, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 17, 2025 Text Size: Star information chief, Anuar Ghani, criticized the call by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Deputy Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi for Sabah parties to cooperate with Malaya-based parties, calling it overt political pressure. He said the PM's statement that Sabah's ruling 'requires consensus and collaboration with Malaya-based Parties' threatens Sabahans' rights to freely choose their leaders. Advertisement 'The people of Sabah should not be subtly threatened that they will be punished if they choose local Parties that do not align with the Federal Government. Sabah should be treated fairly and as a constitutional equal partner,' he said. Anuar described the RM600 million federal aid as 'merely a 'sweetener that only covers 3.1pc of Sabah's 40pc rights under the constitution. He warned that the inclusion of Malayan parties is an attempt to make UMNO relevant in Sabah, where locals want leadership by their own parties, like in Sarawak. 'Local Sabah leaders in the federal cabinet must act as the bridge and messenger, governed by local party presidents, not branch managers of Malayan Parties. Advertisement "The PM's statement has raised political awareness among the people of Sabah and strengthened their support for local Parties to fight for the rights, autonomy and justice of the State of Sabah,' he stressed. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
