Upper Padas Hydroelectric Project Improve SESB's Capability to Generate Power

 

Tenom: The Government has identified a unique hydroelectric project with high potential to generate reliable and affordable electricity for the long term for Sabah.

Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Maximus Ongkili said construction of the Upper Padas Hydroelectric Project (UPHEP) situated at the Padas basin, up-stream of Kuala Tomani in Tenom, would proceed next year.

With a capacity of 180 MW, the project is targeted for completion in 2019.

Dr Ongkili said the project had been approved with a government soft loan of RM569 million for SESB's equity injection into a special purpose company to be set up to undertake the project.

The total project cost is estimated at RM2.3 billion, he said, when opening PBS Kemabong division AGM, Saturday, where he informed the division members on the Government measures to improve electricity supply in Sabah.

Earlier, Dr Ongkili, who is also PBS deputy president, made an aerial inspection of the project site as well as the existing Tenom Pangi hydro power station.

On the potential of the project, he said the UPHEP would not involve a large water catchment area at only 590 hectares or involving 2.3 hectares per megawatt.

In comparison, the Bakun hydroelectric project requires up to 29 hectares of land per megawatt of power generated and the Murum hydro with 26 hectares per megawatt.

"Hence, this project can qualify for the Clean Development Mechanism status under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change," he said.

Furthermore, he said, the construction of the UPHEP would not only increase SESB's capability to generate power but also provide a flood mitigation measure especially for Beaufort and Tenom.

He also stressed that the project would create employment for 1,000 people during the construction as well as resuscitate the economy in Tenom.

"This infrastructure is expected to save the Government about RM4bil in 40 years of the project operation as it is undertaken by SESB and a consortium to be set up by the federal government.

This can also subsequently reduce SESB's dependency on government subsidy, aside from costs and losses saved from possible flooding," he said.

The State Government, he added, would ensure the preservation of the ecosystem at the project site.

SESB is currently conducting a detailed engineering study and relevant activities associated with the special Environment Impact Assessment study.Daily Express

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Musa Assured Sabah Is Safe

 

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is safe, assured Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman, especially in the wake of rumours on a possible second wave intrusion bid by the Sulu gunmen at several locations in the state.

“Keep calm as the security forces are doing their level best (to maintain peace), and to date, the situation is under control. They, especially the police, are thoroughly investigating the source of the rumours and its authenticity.

“At the same time, the security forces will not be complacent, and instead strengthen measures to ensure the state is safe,” he told reporters after chairing the Sabah Security Working Council meeting at the Wisma Innoprise, yesterday.

Musa also assured both locals and tourists that they need not be worried, and should continue to support and trust the government’s will to maintain peace and harmony in Sabah.

“In fact, the security measures in the state are improving and this is evident with the significant dropped in the state’s crime index, and we attribute this to the close rapport and cooperation between the police and the people.

“Therefore, I would like to call on everyone to play their part as the ‘eyes and ears’ of the government, and to report on any ill intentions towards the security forces so quick action can be taken to rectify them,” he said.

On another development, the Committee has scrutinised the implementation of strengthening security in the east coast of Sabah through the setting up of the East Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) on April 1 this year.

“We are satisfied with the development and roles undertaken by the ESSCOM although it is new. It will continue to further enhance and strengthen security in the East Coast of Sabah.

“Having said that, it is also our hope that people in that part of Sabah will continue to support the efforts undertaken by ESSCOM to ensure its smooth running,” he said.

Among those present were ESSCOM director-general Datuk Mohammad Mentek and Sabah State Police Commissioner Datuk Hamza Taib.Borneo Post

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Civil Servants Receive RM500 Before Raya

 

Kota Kinabalu: More than 19,000 State civil service personnel of Grade 54 and below will receive a RM500 special financial assistance that will be paid out before Hari Raya Aidilfitri this month.

Announcing this after chairing the State Cabinet meeting at Wisma Innoprise here, Wednesday, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said the move that would also benefit temporary supporting staff would cost the State Government a total of RM9.58 million.

"We hope it will be able to lessen a little bit of the public service personnel's burden for the coming Hari Raya," said Musa.

At the same time, Musa, who is also Finance Minister, said the State Government had agreed to implement salary adjustment for all the 16,255 State civil service personnel under the Malaysia Remuneration System (SSM), effective July 1, 2013.

"This means all civil servants in Sabah will receive two salary increments this year as they will be having their normal annual salary increment and the salary adjustment with a similar amount to their increment," he said.

He said the move emulated the Federal Government's move as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak during the 13th Public Service Premier programme to improve the public service salary structure and public service scheme.

Musa said the salary adjustments would cost the State Government about RM24.07 million annually.

He said among the benefits from the double increment was a higher pension for the personnel.

Meanwhile, State Secretary Tan Sri Sukarti Wakiman, who was also on hand at the press conference, expressed gratitude to the State Government for the bonus payout and salary adjustments on behalf of the State civil service personnel.

Resource Development and Information Technology Minister Datuk Siringan Gubat was also at the press conference. Daily Express

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Bekalan Diesel Dijamin Cukup Untuk Sabah

 

KOTA KINABALU, 30 Julai- Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri, Koperasi dan Kepenggunaan Datuk Hasan Malek telah meyakinkan kerajaan Sabah bahawa kekurangan diesel di negeri itu telah berakhir.

Ketua Menteri Datuk Seri Musa Aman berkata beliau telah menyuarakan kebimbangannya tentang perkara itu kerana kekurangan tersebut telah menyebabkan kesusahan kepada rakyat.

"Menteri berkenaan telah memaklumkan kepada saya bahawa bekalan diesel di negeri ini telah kembali normal, dengan kuota tambahan 24.196 juta liter telah diluluskan untuk seluruh negara dan sembilan juta liter untuk Sabah," katanya dalam satu kenyataan selepas mesyuarat ringkas dengan Hasan di sini Selasa.

Musa menasihatkan pemilik stesen petrol untuk mematuhi undang-undang yang ada dan tidak menjual diesel bersubsidi kepada pelanggan yang tidak layak seperti kilang-kilang dan industri berat.

Musa juga meminta Hasan memastikan terdapat bekalan barangan keperluan Hari Raya termasuk daging, ayam, ikan, telur dan lain-lain barang makanan untuk perayaan Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

"Kami juga berharap kementerian berkenaan akan memantau harga barangan tersebut dan menghalang pedagang daripada meningkatkan harga dan mengambil peluang daripada permintaan yang meningkat," katanya.BERNAMA

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Musa: Sea Cucumber project in Jambongan island a success

BELURAN, June 15 (Bernama) -- The Mini Estet Sejahtera (Mesej) sea cucumber aquaculture project in Kampung Bahanan, Pulau Jambongan here has successfully achieved its target to eradicate poverty.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said the project which had enabled 70 households to generate a RM2,000 monthly income, was one of 45 Mesej rural poverty eradication programmes being implemented in Sabah.

He said poverty eradication was one of the Barisan Nasional (BN) government's pledges in the 13th general election manifesto.

"We will continue to double efforts such as this for the people's benefit," he said while launching the Sabah Rural Development aquaculture Mesej programme at Pulau Jambongan here Saturday.

Earlier, state Rural Development minister Datuk Radin Malleh said, of the 45 Mesej programmes, 29 were agriculture, six aquaculture, eight micro and two integrated.

He said the ministry would implement three more Mesej projects in Kota Belud, Kinabatangan and Beaufort, this year.

He also said that the government would study the potential of a swiftlet bird's nest Mesej project in Pulau Jambongan.

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RM6m allocation proof of government's concern for less fortunate

The construction work of Kompleks Penyayang Taman Cahaya, Sandakan has finally completed! An allocation of RM6m for such construction has proven that the state government is truly concerned about the people. 

Musa said there are still some improvements and developments that need to be done in Pekan Muhibbah to ensure the residents are receiving the best. 

Continuous effort by the state government in upgrading the facilities for people in Sabah is truly remarkable. 

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Govt agencies urged to help needy

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah government agencies are encouraged to use their profits to help the rakyat through their corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said he was satisfied with the financial management of these agencies where almost all had produced excellent profits.

"This is proven when agencies that owe the government manage to pay their debt and those who do not, pay dividends to the government.

"As a result, we receive hundreds of million in dividends from these agencies and we use it for the people," Musa said after opening a course for Sabah statutory bodies and board of directors at Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa here yesterday.

Musa, who is also state finance minister, called on all agencies to carry out their CSR where they could make use of some of the profits to assist the needy.

This included helping single mothers, senior citizens and repairing dilapidated schools.

"This is the advantage when we have good management and administration, we can help the government and benefit the people."

He said the course titled "Towards board excellence: Appreciating strategic financial management and corporate fraud" was vital and necessary to boost knowledge and performance among the participants.

He advised all directors to ensure government statutory bodies were in a strong position and continued to make profit.

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Nurul Izzah's denied entry is not politically motivated-Musa

Following PKR Nurul Izzah's claim that she is being denied entry to Sabah, various stories have came up. Contrary to what being spread in the media reports, Musa said it is not politically motivated.

In fact, the government is opening its door for anyone in the country to experience the culture diversity in Sabah. However, there are law and order to be upheld with. 

He believes Nurul's intention to come to Sabah this time, together with her fellow opposition members may not as innocent as she said. Peace and unity are far important and vital.

Thus, he said Sabahans do not need endless propaganda by the opposition to incite hatred and mistrust among the 

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Sabah Cabinet A Strong and Dynamic Team-Musa

 

 KOTA KINABALU, May 10 (Bernama) -- Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman has described the Sabah Cabinet members, comprising old and new faces, as a strong and dynamic team which would continue implementing the state's development policies and agenda.

Musa, who is also state Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman, believed that appointing leaders who previously held ministerial posts would ensure continuity through their experience.

"At the same time, the line-up of new faces will inject new ideas in carrying out their responsibilities as minister," he told reporters at a special news conference announcing the new Sabah cabinet members at his residence in Sri Gaya near here Friday.

Earlier, the cabinet ministers received their appointment letters and were sworn in before Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Juhar Mahiruddin at the Istana Negeri.

Musa hoped the new cabinet ministers would give their best to fulfill the mandate and people's wants, in line with the 1Malaysia concept, People First, Performance Now.

Meanwhile, Tanjong Kapor assemblyman Datuk Teo Chee Kang will use his post as Sabah Cabinet member to win over the Chinese in the state, with the aim of getting them to support government policies and efforts.

Teo, who was appointed full minister for the first time, said it was a big responsibility as the 13th General Election had shown a drop in support from the Chinese voters.

"This means that a lot of work needs to be done to win back the Chinese community in Malaysia, especially in Sabah," he said after the swearing-in ceremony.

Teo, who had been state commercial vehicle licensing board chairman, said he was honoured by the trust given by Musa and Liberal Democratic Party president Datuk Liew Vui Keong for the full minister's post in the state government.

Teo, who would be serving as Tanjong Kapor assemblyman for a second term, won with a 1,985 vote majority.

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Musa to be sworn in as Sabah CM at 5pm

KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Musa Aman will take his oath as Chief Minister at the Istana Negeri later today.

The Sabah Barisan Nasional head is scheduled to take his oath before the Yang di Pertua Negeri Tun Juhar Mahiruddin at about 5pm.

Musa led the state Barisan to win 48 of the 60 state and 22 of the 25 parliamentary seats in Sunday’s polls.

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Musa Aman breaks nine-year CM jinx

KOTA KINABALU: After breaking Sabah's infamous nine-year jinx that has haunted past chief ministers, state Umno chief Datuk Musa Aman (pix) is set to lead the Barisan Nasional for a record third term.

Musa, who in March last year broke the jinx that has seen no chief minister serving more then nine years, will defend his Sungai Sibuga state seat as Sabah Barisan takes on a resurgent but fractious opposition.

Musa said that he was confident that the Barisan will do well and equal its last election performance of winning 59 of the 60 state and 24 of the 25 parliamentary seats.

“God willing, we can do it again,” he told reporters as he unveiled the list of Sabah Umno candidates.

Musa named former chief minister and current state Speaker Datuk Mohd Salleh Tun Said for his former Usukan state seat.

Salleh was among the six new faces from Sabah Umno's 32 seats.

The others included Datuk Yusoff Apdal, the younger brother of Umno vice-president Datuk Shafie Apdal, who will contest the Lahad Datu state seat while its incumbent Datuk Nasrun Datu Mansur will contest the Silam parliamentary seat.

Five term assemblyman Datuk Karim Bujang was dropped from his Bongawan seat and was replaced by the Kimanis division's youth chief Mohammad Alamin as Sabah Umno maintained most its incumbents.

State minister Datuk Azizah Mohd Dun will contest the Beaufort parliamentary seat that was held by Datuk Lajim Ukin who left the party.

All Sabah Umno's federal ministers - Datuk Anifah Aman (Kimanis) and Shafie (Semporna) and Puteri Umno chief Datuk Rosnah Rashid Shirlin (Papar) - have been retained with Umno fielding Datuk Jumaat Idris for the Sepanggar parliamentary seat.

Musa said the decision on the Tenom seat currently held by Raime Unggi will be made by Wednesday.

Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) president Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan, who announced his party's list simultaneously at the party headquarters in Penampang, said that super principal Datuk Mary Yap will be contesting the Tawau parliamentary seat.

Pairin, who is defending his Keningau parliamentary and Tambunan state seats, also named businessman Fung Len Fui for the Sri Tanjung state seat and lawyer Chin Teck Ming for the Kota Kinabalu parliamentary seat.

The three seats are now held by the opposition.

No other changes were made to his remaining two MPs and 11 assemblymen as other Sabah Barisan parties announced their line up with Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah (PBRS) and Sabah Gerakan retaining their incumbents.

Upko led by Tan Sri Bernard Dompok will defend his Penampang parliamentary seat while secretary general Datuk Wilfred Madius Tangau will stand in Tuaran.

Upko, which has been allocated four parliamentary seats and six state seats is fielding newcomers in the Kuala Penyu (Limus Jury) and Bingkor (Keneddy Jie John) state seats while retaining the other incumbents.

Liberal Democratic Party led by Datuk V.K.Liew, who retains Sandakan parliamentary seat, is fielding Charles Pang for the Karamunting state seat and putting youth leader Chin Su Yin in Likas.

Sabah MCA chairman Datuk Edward Khoo will defend his Kapayan state seat and the party has been allocated a second state seat Luyang which will be contested by Sabah MCA Wanita chief Datuk Agnes Shim.

PBRS will see no changes with its president Tan Sri Joseph Kurup staying put in the Pensiangan parliamentary seat and party deputy Datuk Alfred Ellron Angin staying on in the Sook state seat.

Sabah Gerakan, which will be contesting for the first time under a Barisan ticket in Sabah, will retain the state seats Tanjong Papat (Datuk Raymond Tan) and Elopura (Au Kam Wah) who both did not follow SAPP when it left the coalition in Sept 2008.

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Sabah - Umno to contest 14 parliament, 32 state seats

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Umno ushered in changes in three parliamentary and six state seats with state party chief Datuk Seri Musa Aman describing it as a combination of experienced incumbents and dynamic new blood.

As widely anticipated, Umno got 14 of Sabah's 25 parliament constituencies with the addition of the Sepanggar seat while it would be defending its existing 32 state seats.

Businessman Datuk Jumat Idris was the Umno choice for Sepanggar won by the Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) that quit Barisan Nasional after the 2008 polls.

State minister Datuk Azizah Mohd Dun was picked to wrest the Beaufort parliament seat from Datuk Lajim Ukin who resigned from Umno last September and aligned himself to PKR.

The party also moved Lahad Datu state assemblyman Datuk Nasrun Datu Mansor to the Silam parliamentary seat replacing Salleh Kalbi.

Musa said Umno would be announcing its choice for the Tenom seat later on Tuesday after a few issues were resolved.

Former chief minister Datuk Salleh Tun Said, the Sabah State Assembly Speaker, made a return when he was picked to contest the Usukan state seat that he once held.

The Umno choice for Lahad Datu seat vacated by Nasrun was businessman Datuk Yusof Apdal, a younger brother of party vice president Datuk Mohd Shafie Apdal who would be defending his Semporna parliament seat.

Shafie's former political secretary Datuk Jaujan Sambukong was the party's choice for Sulabayan while Datuk James Ratib was picked to contest in Sugut.
Umno was also replacing Datuk Karim Bujang in the Bongawan seat with lawyer Mohamad Alamis, the Kimanis Umno Youth chief while contesting the Klias seat vacated by Azizah was businessman Isnin Aliasmih.

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‘BN manifesto a promising prosperity pledge’

TAWAU:Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman has described the Barisan Nasional’s ‘Akujanji’ (‘I promise’) 

manifesto launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on Saturday as a promising prosperity pledge for the Malaysian people.

“It is comprehensive and will benefit every strata of the Malaysian society, whether urban or rural, the elderly, the young, or women. No one is left out.

“I believe this is what the people want. God-willing, it will further motivate those who support the BN. They know that the BN led by Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak would keep its promise,” he said.

On the construction of the 2,300-kilometre Semantan Sarawak-Serudong Tawau highway as proposed in the BN manifesto, he said it would create a major impact on the people particularly farmers along the route.

In Kuching, Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party (SPDP) president Tan Sri William Mawan said the manifesto was realistic as it was within the BN coalition’s ability to deliver its promises.

Mawan, who is also state Social Development Minister, said he never doubted the BN’s commitment to continue narrowing the regional disparity between Sarawak and Sabah with states in the peninsula in the next five years.

Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) deputy information chief Datuk Peter Minos said BN was on the right footing by dedicating itself to really going out to improve all aspects of life among the rural people, not just because they were generally pro BN but because it was good to see both urban and rural populace moving up in tandem together.

“Given the political will and given a caring and concerned prime minister, I am confident that BN will think and do more for the struggling rural people in the years to come,” said Minos, who is also former Dayak Bidayuh National Association president.

Meanwhile, Sarawak Kayan Association (SKA) deputy president, Dennis Ngau, today said the manifesto covered the crucial needs of everyone, regardless of their racial backgrounds or localities.

“No reason why we cannot rejoice from this manifesto. We are from a small ethnic group but we are also included. This manifesto pledged the continuation and improvement to the existing touch points projects that should be supported by all,” he said.

Sarawak Bisaya Association (SBA) president, Antonio Kahti Galis, described the manifesto as being well-thought and placing great emphasis on education excellence.

“The pledge to improve the standard of the Pan-Borneo road that linked Sabah and Sarawak would also help to connect people who stayed in smaller settlements along the way,” he said.

Persatuan Anaq Vaie, an association representing the ethnic Melanau in Bintulu, welcomed the BN pledge to prioritise the development of better roads in Sarawak.

“In every election, the Pan-Borneo road (upgrading) had always been the issue and for the first time BN put it clearly that it will be what they will pursue once they get the mandate from the government,” its adviser, Pandi Suhaili said.

In George Town, Penang, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) associate prof Dr Sivamurugan Pandian viewed the BN manifesto as not a rhetoric pledge but a well laid out and comprehensive plan for the future.

Penang Malay Association president Datuk Seri Mohd Yussof Latiff said the BN manifesto did not only reflect its leaders’ concern for the people but also its earnestness to maintain the country’s accomplishments.

In Terengganu, Engku Nurul Aima Tengku Amri, 26, who is doing her practical training after following a course for unemployed graduates last year, expressed cheer upon hearing that the 1Malaysia People’s Aid (BR1M) had been increased from RM500 to RM1,200 for the next five years.

“I am glad that the prime minister has also announced that 3.3 million jobs will be offered including two million in the high income sector in the next five years,” she said.

Trader Wan Mohamad Hazman Wan Ramli, 42, said the BN’s assurance to review the National Automotive Policy and reduce vehicle prices by 20 to 30 percent was good news for the people as such transportation had become a family necessity.

“Similarly, the 500,000 proposed affordable homes would be a ray of sunshine for the lower and middle income group,” he said.

Refreshment hawker Faramasliani Mohd Yassin, 31, noted the BN government’s sincerity in wanting to improve the wellbeing of the people, “compared to the opposition’s manifesto which held doubtful promises”.

Another hawker Nordin Mohamad, 52, said the people were fortunate that the BN government had provided various facilites for their need.

“I am certainly satisfied with the BN manifesto,” said Nordin who with his wife Cik Wook Abdullah, 52, and family live in a house provided under the hardcore poor housing programme in Kampung Bukit Tok Ris, Bukit Tunggal here. — Bernama

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Manifesto BN Merupakan Aku Janji Hebat Dan Terbaik BN Kepada Rakyat Malaysia, kata Musa

TAWAU, 7 April — Ketua Menteri Sabah Datuk Seri Musa Aman menyifatkan manifesto Barisan Nasional (BN) yang dilancarkan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak semalam sebagai aku janji hebat dan terbaik BN  untuk membawa kemakmuran kepada seluruh rakyat Malaysia.

Musa berkata manisfesto berkenaan bersifat menyeluruh dalam memenuhi aspirasi seluruh lapisan masyarakat Malaysia di manapun mereka berada termasuk di Sabah.

“Kita menganggap manifesto BN ini sebagai aku janji kepada seluruh rakyat yang begitu hebat, terbaik yang cukup memberi manfaat kepada seluruh lapisan rakyat, tidak kira di bandar, di luar bandar, orang lama, orang muda, wanita, semuanya tidak tertinggal.

“Ini satu manifesto atau aku janji yang begitu tepat, begitu lengkap yang memberi manfaat kepada kita semua. Saya percaya inilah yang dikehendaki oleh rakyat kerana ia mengambil kira semua lapisan dan semua sektor. Saya percaya rakyat menyambut baik manifesto atau aku janji ini.

“Insya-Allah, dengan ini saya percaya ia akan memberi semangat yang lagi kuat, lagi kukuh untuk mereka terus menyokong parti BN. Mereka (rakyat) tahu bahawa BN di bawah pimpinan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, janji ditepati. Apa yang dijanjikan BN akan kita tepati,” katanya.

Musa yang juga Pengerusi Badan Perhubungan UMNO Sabah dan Pengerusi BN Sabah berkata demikian kepada pemberita selepas merasmikan Jerayawara Yayasan Sabah Bersama Rakyat bagi Zon Pantai Timur Selatan di sini hari ini.

Jerayawara itu antara lain bertujuan memberi maklumat kepada rakyat berkaitan aktiviti Yayasan Sabah untuk membangunkan sosioekonomi, mendapat sambutan ribuan penduduk Tawau dan disifatkan Musa sebagai tanda sokongan padu  rakyat terhadap kepimpinan BN di peringkat negeri dan pusat.

Musa meminta rakyat Sabah supaya terus teguh menyokong kerajaan BN kerana di bawah kerajaan BN nasib rakyat akan terus terbela sementara negara sentiasa dalam keadaan sejahtera dan selamat.

Mengulas mengenai cadangan pembinaan lebuh raya dari Semantan di Sarawak hingga ke Serudong di Tawau, Sabah, sepanjang 2,300 kilometer, dalam aku janji BN berkenaan, Musa berkata ia akan memberi impak besar kepada rakyat yang tinggal berhampiran lebuh raya itu.

Katanya infrastruktur asas itu sudah tentu akan mempermudahkan pelbagai lapisan masyarakat seperti petani untuk memasarkan keluaran pertanian mereka.

Musa turut melawat 65 penduduk Kampung Bukit Kukusan yang rumah mereka ranap dirempuh bongkah batu besar yang bergolek dari kawasan kuari di atas bukit, pagi semalam menyebabkan enam penduduk cedera.

Bernama difahamkan kerajaan negeri sudah mengarahkan supaya mangsa yang layak ditempatkan di Projek Perumahan Rakyat Semarak.

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After 15 days of Ops Daulat, Anwar finally praises national security forces

 

KUALA LUMPUR: After 15 days of Ops Daulat in Sabah to flush out Sulu armed intruders, opposition de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim finally praised the national security forces.

In a special meeting of the opposition pact, the opposition leader also expressed his support towards measures taken by the security forces.
However, according to Anwar, the meeting claimed the government was using the intrusion issue for political gain.
Anwar who was met after the meeting, also stressed that the opposition rejects all foreign claims, including from the Philippines, because Sabah belongs to Malaysia.
Also present was PAS President Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang and DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang. - BERNAMA

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