Stop the blame game, PBS told
PBS should stop with this blame game of theirs and wake up to face reality, and accept that the political landscape in Malaysia and Sabah has changed, says Upko vice president Datuk Gilbert Syam Wee Wet.
KOTA KINABALU: PBS should stop with this blame game of theirs and wake up to face reality, says Upko vice president Datuk Gilbert Syam Wee Wet.
“If it is their perception that their political predicament is due to Upko, then they have serious issues within them.
“They must wake up and face reality. PBS must accept the fact that the political landscape in Malaysia and in Sabah has changed. And the reality is that it is not Upko that caused this.
“It is the will of the majority of Malaysians and Sabahans, shown through the ballot box and we are all here today is because of that,” Gilbert said.
“I wish to reiterate that Upko’s decision on 10 May, 2018 was made after hours of deliberation and soul searching by its supreme council, and two weeks later that decision was endorsed by all Upko divisions in an extraordinary general meeting (EGM), in accordance with the party’s constitution.
“As far as Upko is concerned, the 10 May decision was a collective decision made by the party,” Gilbert asserted.
Mositun and PBS have been singing the same tune over and over again like playing a broken record. Something that one must ponder is that leadership is not only about taking responsibility of one’s decision but also acknowledging of one’s mistake, Gilbert added.
Gilbert said the people were fed up with petty politicking and political bickering.
“They want their elected representatives to serve with integrity and honesty.
“They want their government to prioritise their interests and the interest, wellbeing and progress of their state and country.
“They want no more corrupt and selfish leaders. They want political leaders to solve their bread and butter problems.
“I think the advice to give to all politicians now, whether in the government or the opposition, is to focus on what is needed by the people. So I think PBS should stop all these public mudslinging.
“It doesn’t do anybody any good. That energy is best served by looking and highlighting the people’s problems and needs.
“It is very slanderous and malicious for anyone to accuse Tan Sri Bernard Dompok of instigating the decision for selfish reasons.
“I have known Tan Sri Bernard Dompok for a long time and regard him as one of the most selfless and respected leaders we have who fought for the struggle and the betterment of our people.
“I would advise the opposition to thread cautiously before thinking of accusing Tan Sri Bernard of being anything less,” he said.