PBS: PAS does not merit consideration for un-elected seat
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PAS does not qualify for consideration in the eventual appointment of non-elected Sabah lawmakers or any state government position, said Parti Bersatu Sabah president Maximus Ongkili.
This was because PAS did not participate in the Sabah election, he said, adding that PBS has made their position known to both Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor and Perikatan Nasional leader Muhyiddin Yassin.
Furthermore, Ongkili said his party has also communicated the "misgivings and concerns of the Sabah public" against PAS to Hajiji and Muhyiddin.
"In the case of PAS, the fact that they did not contest nor won any seat, it is our considered view, that any appointment under the provision for the nomination of assemblymen or any government post-appointment DOES NOT MERIT consideration by GRS for PAS," said Ongkili in a statement. [Emphasis his].
"I am sure the chief minister will consider all these matters, including the concerns and sensitivities of the various religious groups in Sabah.
"For PBS, our view is simple - follow the law. Practice the principles of respect towards each other's beliefs and promote peace and unity among the rakyat even though we have differences in religious belief, culture, and even political affiliation."
PBS is not a member of the PN coalition but a "partner". PAS, on the other hand, is officially a PN coalition member.
After the Sept 26 Sabah elections, a new Gabungan Rakyat Sabah government was formed, comprising BN, PN and PBS.
PBS not consulted
BN secretary-general Annuar Musa caused a stir recently by proposing that the new Sabah government allocate seats in the legislative assembly for PAS.
A feature unique to Sabah's constitution is that the Yang di-Pertuan Negeri can appoint up to six unelected members of the legislative assembly based on the recommendations of the state government.
Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Star) president and deputy chief minister Jeffrey Kitingan has objected to the idea, while Selangor PAS information chief Roslan Shahir Mohd Shahir said Sabahans now have the "right" to "receive" a non-elected PAS representative.
While acknowledging that PAS' entry into the legislative assembly was only a matter of speculation, for now, Ongkili said that his party has yet to be consulted on the matter.
"Having said that, although being a partner in GRS, PBS was not involved in any discussions regarding the impending role of PAS in the political partnership, whether in the government or otherwise.
"Such discussion was outside the purview of PBS as it took place between Bersatu and BN.
"Nevertheless, PBS has been following closely the public discussion on both formal and social media regarding the likely participation of PAS in the state political administration," he said.
This was because PAS did not participate in the Sabah election, he said, adding that PBS has made their position known to both Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor and Perikatan Nasional leader Muhyiddin Yassin.
Furthermore, Ongkili said his party has also communicated the "misgivings and concerns of the Sabah public" against PAS to Hajiji and Muhyiddin.
"In the case of PAS, the fact that they did not contest nor won any seat, it is our considered view, that any appointment under the provision for the nomination of assemblymen or any government post-appointment DOES NOT MERIT consideration by GRS for PAS," said Ongkili in a statement. [Emphasis his].
"I am sure the chief minister will consider all these matters, including the concerns and sensitivities of the various religious groups in Sabah.
"For PBS, our view is simple - follow the law. Practice the principles of respect towards each other's beliefs and promote peace and unity among the rakyat even though we have differences in religious belief, culture, and even political affiliation."
PBS is not a member of the PN coalition but a "partner". PAS, on the other hand, is officially a PN coalition member.
After the Sept 26 Sabah elections, a new Gabungan Rakyat Sabah government was formed, comprising BN, PN and PBS.
PBS not consulted
BN secretary-general Annuar Musa caused a stir recently by proposing that the new Sabah government allocate seats in the legislative assembly for PAS.
A feature unique to Sabah's constitution is that the Yang di-Pertuan Negeri can appoint up to six unelected members of the legislative assembly based on the recommendations of the state government.
Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Star) president and deputy chief minister Jeffrey Kitingan has objected to the idea, while Selangor PAS information chief Roslan Shahir Mohd Shahir said Sabahans now have the "right" to "receive" a non-elected PAS representative.
While acknowledging that PAS' entry into the legislative assembly was only a matter of speculation, for now, Ongkili said that his party has yet to be consulted on the matter.
"Having said that, although being a partner in GRS, PBS was not involved in any discussions regarding the impending role of PAS in the political partnership, whether in the government or otherwise.
"Such discussion was outside the purview of PBS as it took place between Bersatu and BN.
"Nevertheless, PBS has been following closely the public discussion on both formal and social media regarding the likely participation of PAS in the state political administration," he said.
Would PBS stand up for its principles and withdraw its support of PN should PAS be appointed despite the objection?
ReplyDeleteI have my doubts. I would be happy to be proven wrong
its an insult to almighty, pas deserve a post like envoy to sulu.
ReplyDeleteongkili and kitingan are two of the biggest hypocrites from sabah, their objections to pas's inclusion are merely a show to fool their supporters, the reason why pas wasn't given any seat to contest was because of what nawawi had said earlier about the bible being distorted, if pas had contested grs knew pas would have been humiliated hence the offer of participation in the state assembly on condition of victory
ReplyDeleteLook now. Who is the bigot and religious racist? Are PBS and STAR so scared that PAS in the Sabah administration will convert all their christians supporters, like the phobia the DAP in Semenanjung is eperiencing?
ReplyDeleteI think all 5 nominated positions should be given to PAS so they can push their evangelical works in Sabah, to counter the aggressive efforts of the "other" evangelical groups.
ReplyDeleteAfter all PAS suka "masuk pintu belakang", after UMNO, Bersatu, Azmin etc who buka the pintu belakang for PAS to masuk.