HISTORICAL FACTS We don’t need you to teach us our history, Sabah BN leaders tell DAP Published 19 minutes ago at Malay Mail Online - Malaysia DAP advisor Lim Kit Siang and several DAP leaders has come under fire by State leaders for politicising and ‘inciting’ sentiments at an annual traditional native ritual on August 31 recently.— Picture courtesy of DAP KOTA KINABALU, Sept 8 — Barisan Nasional leaders here have criticised the DAP over a campaign to remind Sabahans of the pledges made to them in the 1963 Malaysia Agreement, calling them “outsiders” seeking to spread discontent among the natives. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said peninsular Malaysians who come here claiming to be concerned for the welfare of the people were not welcome, as Sabahans know better about their own needs and rights. “Sabahans should not be influenced by these inciting remarks from people who are looking to spread their own agenda. Don’t come into my territory and instigate the people,” he said. “We are a harmonious society and we are capable of looking after ourselves,” said Musa during his speech at the opening ceremony of a native court symposium here today. “The prime minister himself said we are a role model for the 1Malaysia concept. Any unhappiness, we can negotiate it in good faith, like a family,” he said. DAP national advisor Lim Kit Siang and several DAP leaders had on August 31 launched a campaign to create awareness of the pledges engraved in the Keningau Oath Stone containing the guarantees given by the Malaysian government to Sabah, while reiterating the loyalty of the people of the Interior to Malaysia. Lim was addressing the rising discontent in Sabah against the federal government, which he said has failed to live up to the 20 point agreement that includes the guarantee of religious freedom, the upholding of the state’s autonomy, and protecting native customs and traditions. Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) president Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan, who is also Keningau MP, also hit out at the opposition party, saying there was no need for “outsiders” to come and teach Sabahans about their rights. “The opposition leaders from Peninsula need not come here to teach us about history and our rights. We are well aware of the extent of the problems here and the people and leaders can sit down to talk,” said the deputy chief minister. “Of course, we feel strongly that what was promised and discussed should always be fulfilled by the government, and we are prepared to go on talking on this. However, in fighting for what is due to us, it must not affect public order, peace, economy and our relationship with one another,” said the Huguon Siou (Kadazan community paramount leader). Minister in the Prime Minister’s department in charge of unity Tan Sri Joseph Kurup also denounced DAP’s move, calling it an insult and disrespectful to the natives. Kurup, who is also Pensiangan MP, said their action to recreate the stone is perjury and the ritual is contrary to the custom of the natives which should be respected and not politicised. “The existing oath stone located in the compound of Keningau district secretariat was the original and agreed by all the parties, customary chiefs, community leaders and the leaders of the Interior to put it in the place,” he said. View Full Article Leave a comment Sign in now to leave a comment No comments here yet! Would you like to be the first to leave one?
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