20th January, 2013
BEAUFORT: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman said the people should not be hoodwinked by the opposition’s lies that the Barisan Nasional (BN) government has brought no development to Sabah.
“The opposition pretend to be blind and deaf as though nothing is happening in Sabah when it is very clear that so many developments are taking place all around us,” he said.
“The opposition said they pity the people of Sabah because there is no development but this is a blatant lie … the people know the opposition are lying.
“The people understand that the government has spent billions of ringgit on development through funding from the state government and federal allocation approved by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak who is very sensitive to our needs.
“We must be thankful for this,” he said at the Klias Christmas celebration organised by Umno Beaufort at Dewan Pa’ Musa here yesterday.
Musa who is also Sabah BN and Umno chairman assured that more development would be coming to Beaufort as well as other areas in Sabah.
“This is what we are doing not only in urban but also in rural areas … this is our election promise and if we are given the mandate again we will use it wisely for the benefit of the people,” he stressed.
Musa said State Cabinet members comprised all ethnic races in Sabah because in developing the state, cooperation from all communities was needed to make sure nobody would be left out.
Earlier, the Chief Minister said it has been a tradition for the people of Malaysia, particularly in Sabah to celebrate all festivities irrespective of religion and race.
“Even though we are from various ethnic groups, we can celebrate our festivities like Christmas in full harmony and peace,” he said.
The presence of the KDM community as well as people from other backgrounds at this belated Christmas celebration, he said, reflected the harmony, peace and unity enjoyed by the people of Sabah.
Happy with the huge turnout, Musa said Beaufort was special to him because it was his birthplace.
“As Chief Minister I assure that we will continue to bring development to Beaufort so that it can be at par with other districts not only in Sabah but the rest of the country,” he said.
Musa was also satisfied with the district development briefing by district officer Wong Fu Tien and the commitment shown by the elected representatives in serving their constituents.
“What is important is that the BN government continues to be sensitive to the people’s needs. The Prime Minister wants us to go to the ground to see what more can be done for the people,” he said.
Meanwhile, Community Development and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Azizah Dun who is also the Klias Assemblywoman and Beaufort Umno acting chief, Isnin Aliasnih said the huge attendance was a manifestation of the people’s support for BN, Umno and the leadership of Musa.
“So many people have come to be with us today,” said Azizah.
Isnin said the Chief Minister’s presence reflected his affection for the people here.
Later, Musa accompanied by Azizah, Isnin, organising chairman, Datuk Kimjus Duim, Rural Development Minister Datuk Ewon Ebin, Deputy State Assembly Speaker, Datuk Johnny Mositun, Kuala Penyu Assemblyman, John Teo Mau Sang, UPKO Beaufort Chief, Datuk Wences Angang and district church leaders cut a Christmas cake to mark the celebration.
Musa also presented contributions to 18 churches and chapels in the district. More than 3,000 people attended the celebration yesterday.
Source : New Sabah Times
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