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‘Be careful with ‘toxic superiority complex’ of Malaya groups’
Posted on October 9, 2024, Wednesday at 4:45 PM
Kenny Chua
KOTA KINABALU (Oct 9): Sabahans and Sarawakians must be careful with the “toxic superiority complex” of certain groups in Malaya, warns Parti Solidariti Tanahairku (StarSabah).
Its deputy president, Datuk Kenny Chua, said people from the two Borneo territories must stand firm with what they are fighting for and must never think that anyone or group from Malaya is more knowledgeable than them.
“Some of them think they know better than us. This is a toxic superiority complex. We must be careful and not be easily influenced, intimidated or feel inferior. We know better what we’re standing and fighting for better than them,” he said after witnessing 200 people from the Chinese community in Inanam joining the party, on Monday.
Chua, who is also the party division chief for Inanam, was commenting on reasons given by Malayan NGOs why the two Bornean territories should accept their proposal for a one-third of Dewan Negara seats reserved from them, rather than one-third of seats in Parliament as originally agreed to by the founders of the Malaysian federation in 1963.
Their proposal was rejected by Sabah and Sarawak NGOs. Despite receiving a massive backlash and outright rejection, it was reported that they were organising roadshows and forums in both territories to push their proposal.
“Why push for it when they know full well that the Dewan Negara lacks political legitimacy? I don’t understand their motive,” he said.
In a recent report, well-known academician, Professor James Chin who hails from Sarawak, described the proposal as dangerous. He also accused the Malayan NGOs for not respecting Sabahans and Sarawakians and acted like colonial master by imposing their idea.
Chua said not only Malaya NGOs but also Suhakam, should always look at every issue from the perspective and painful experience of Sabah and Sarawak. The Malaysian Human Rights Commission was reportedly alarmed by the Sabah government’s stance on the controversial citizenship amendment.
“The Sabah Cabinet has made it clear that it was of the view that the amendments could open up doors for illegal immigrants. I’m sure Suhakam is aware about our painful history with this issue,” he said.
Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan said Sabah wanted to be exempted from the amendment to protect its interest.
Earlier, during the handing of the membership form, Chua said more people from the Chinese community are putting their support behind local Sabah parties.
“The Chinese people know that to secure their future, Sabah must get back its rights, and for this many of them want to strenghten our party,” he said, adding that the StarSabah has a proven long track record in fighting for the rights.
He also backed a statement by party president, Jeffrey, that the 35 per cent parliamentary seats pursued by Sabah and Sarawak is meant for local parties, not Malaya’s.
Its deputy president, Datuk Kenny Chua, said people from the two Borneo territories must stand firm with what they are fighting for and must never think that anyone or group from Malaya is more knowledgeable than them.
“Some of them think they know better than us. This is a toxic superiority complex. We must be careful and not be easily influenced, intimidated or feel inferior. We know better what we’re standing and fighting for better than them,” he said after witnessing 200 people from the Chinese community in Inanam joining the party, on Monday.
Chua, who is also the party division chief for Inanam, was commenting on reasons given by Malayan NGOs why the two Bornean territories should accept their proposal for a one-third of Dewan Negara seats reserved from them, rather than one-third of seats in Parliament as originally agreed to by the founders of the Malaysian federation in 1963.
Their proposal was rejected by Sabah and Sarawak NGOs. Despite receiving a massive backlash and outright rejection, it was reported that they were organising roadshows and forums in both territories to push their proposal.
“Why push for it when they know full well that the Dewan Negara lacks political legitimacy? I don’t understand their motive,” he said.
In a recent report, well-known academician, Professor James Chin who hails from Sarawak, described the proposal as dangerous. He also accused the Malayan NGOs for not respecting Sabahans and Sarawakians and acted like colonial master by imposing their idea.
Chua said not only Malaya NGOs but also Suhakam, should always look at every issue from the perspective and painful experience of Sabah and Sarawak. The Malaysian Human Rights Commission was reportedly alarmed by the Sabah government’s stance on the controversial citizenship amendment.
“The Sabah Cabinet has made it clear that it was of the view that the amendments could open up doors for illegal immigrants. I’m sure Suhakam is aware about our painful history with this issue,” he said.
Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan said Sabah wanted to be exempted from the amendment to protect its interest.
Earlier, during the handing of the membership form, Chua said more people from the Chinese community are putting their support behind local Sabah parties.
“The Chinese people know that to secure their future, Sabah must get back its rights, and for this many of them want to strenghten our party,” he said, adding that the StarSabah has a proven long track record in fighting for the rights.
He also backed a statement by party president, Jeffrey, that the 35 per cent parliamentary seats pursued by Sabah and Sarawak is meant for local parties, not Malaya’s.
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