UMNO/BN no longer relevant in Sabah?

By Ronnie Klassen

Sabah will never be short of disillusioned politicians out to parade their unscrupulous parroting and exalting their political masters just to stay in power, at any cost.

While the state is being plagued with massive unresolved issues such as issuance of MyKads to 'controversial and dubious individuals', the constant robbing of native lands, the unwarranted silence over historical facts relating to the formation of Malaysia and the prolonged hardship of the people of Sabah on the rising cost of essential goods, Chief Minister Datuk Musa Aman seems to be floating on dream clouds calling Sabahans to subscribe to the 1Malaysia concept.

What 1Malaysia is he talking about? How can there be a 1Malaysia when serious issues remain unresolved and swept under the carpet?

In his Hari Raya message recently,Musa advised certain quarters "stirring religious and racial sentiments to take a step back and stop actions that could cause unrest". He further added that "it cannot be denied that there had been some issues cropping up in the country in recent months".

I'm stunned that Musa has kept himself in a chicken coop, as it's no secret that the serious issues that are taking place in the country all boil down to the mismanagement and abuse of powers of the government.

Musa's advise appears to be stoking racial sentiments, which is never an issue among peace loving Sabahans. I strongly urge the Chief Minister to be cautious when making such statements.

May I remind Musa that Sabahans are culturally, religiously and racially matured and do not fancy the concept of "Ketuanan Melayu" as demonstrated by UMNO.

The only "Sabahans" who may subscribe to this outdated racist call are the "New Malays" – people of all races and anything but Malay – such as from neighboring countries, The Philippines, Indonesia, Pakistan, India & the Arab and -stan countries. These people are willing to re brand themselves as "Malays", just to enjoy the special privileges and in the process deprive true ethnic Sabahans of much needed government assistance.

What more that the natives who depend on their lands for survival are losing it to corporations and the "New Malays" (bumiputras).

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