YOURSAY | PAS rep in Sabah state assembly? Think a thousand times

YOURSAY | ‘Once PAS rep is appointed, that's the end of multiracialism in Sabah.’

After Sabah win, Annuar suggests PAS rep's appointment into state assembly

‘Appointing PAS reps into Sabah state assembly detrimental to harmony’

Vijay47: Brilliant. As anticipated, BN secretary-general Annuar Musa’s suggestion to have a PAS representative in the Sabah state assembly is exactly the trap laid out for the gullible, masochistic home communities of Sabah, a snare which they have so enthusiastically fallen into.

In the build-up to the state elections, PAS had been embarking on further national displays of their obnoxious religious extremism and had they ventured to put up candidates, it would not have augured well for their strategy of religious dominance.

Now the party can charge in with full fervour and when matched with selective development and feeding of the masses, conversion in droves of the hungry and deprived would become the norm.

How generous of Annuar to urge that the spoils of war be shared with PAS, it would serve the greater cause of Umno and its allies.

No doubt, in a short while and once Bung Moktar Radin has entrenched himself firmly in his god-sent Works portfolio, Annuar would suggest that more Mara buildings be bought, constructed, or anyhow acquired in the state – the lessons learned in Australia should not go to waste.

It would not be surprising if PAS were actually granted two of the six nominated posts - the better to bite you with, my dear.

With their decades of experience in the jungles of politics, the brothers Joseph and Jeffrey Kitingan would have certainly seen this move coming, not that they were bothered when the lure of power and riches were too tempting to resist.

The biblical Joseph had a coat of many colours; you also don such a coat, Joseph of Sabah, except that in your case, the many colours are all various shades of betrayal. Moses and his brother Aaron led their people out of the wilderness, the Sabah pair kept the people chained into it.

BusinessFirst: Of course, now they want to have a PAS representative in the state assembly. Of course, PBS and Star will agree.

They are weak and with a little position here or there and some cash thrown in, they will agree. Maybe some song and dance like the 'distorted' Bible incident, then silence.

You get the government you deserve. You’re afraid of undocumented migrants coming in by the back door but you want to let in extremists by the front door. How ironic!

And five years from now, many will still be climbing trees to get Internet connection. The only difference is that it would be 5G.

AnotherKomentar: A strong and unwelcomed message to those Perikatan Nasional-friendly parties in Borneo, including those from the minority groups who foolishly trusted Umno that they wouldn't bring PAS to Sabah first and later to Sarawak.

PAS' long game meant they don't really have to win in any states elections, they only have to ensure that their political presence is accepted and translated into power, position and influence sponsored by Umno.

Congratulations all around to the selfish and short-sighted politicians.

Fernz: The intention behind the nominated state seats was not to reward losers in the polls or political parties but to ensure representation for those who would otherwise be unrepresented. For example, Indians, other ethnic minorities, and professional bodies.

New Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Mohd Noor won’t give any nominated state seat to PAS, Umno and BN. And when PAS doesn’t get a nominated state seat, Umno will look bad.

There’s no race-and-religion issue in Sabah, PAS has no place in this Orang Asal state.

Hajiji will also not give Umno a nominated seat. The reasons are obvious - Umno is not holding the CM post. Bersatu will not do anything to strengthen Umno and PAS in Sabah.

The six nominated seats may be left vacant. If filled, Umno, BN, PAS, and Sapp will not get any seat. The seats will go to Bersatu, Star, PBS and maybe me.

OrangePanther1466: Actually, what Annuar really wanted was to have more Umno members appointed amongst the six nominated assemblypersons. But that's impossible as Hajiji would want to pad up Bersatu's numbers in case any of the allies turn into frogs.

So, the next best alternative is to ask on behalf of their bosom buddy, PAS, on the pretext of PAS' sacrifice of not participating in the elections. Annuar thinks he can pull a fast one over Hajiji. Good luck!

However, his other suggestion of having more women in the cabinet makes a lot of sense and I think Hajiji will accede.

ApaAkuDapat: Racism takes foot into Sabah through the backdoor. Once PAS assemblyperson is appointed, that's the end of multiracialism there.

It would be too late for Sabahans to realise what has hit them. Slowly, but surely, the basic fabric of the society there will be destroyed.

Rupert16: I hope Sabahans and politicians in power in the state will think a thousand times before allowing PAS to hold any government appointments or positions, unless they want the state to end up like what’s happening in the peninsula and get stuck with the daily religious and racial mess.

PW Cheng: Sabahans, please keep PAS out of Sabah if you do not want what’s been happening in Peninsular Malaysia to happen in Sabah.

I hope you will not regret voting the peninsula parties of Umno and Bersatu, which have been playing the race and religion cards to win votes. Now they want to add PAS into the equation to get Sabahans trapped in a religious discord.

IndigoCat9464: For many Sabahans who have voted for a change, I feel sorry for all of you. But thumbs up for doing your best even with the Covid-19 around.

For those who voted for the idiots who have been running all of you poor for decades... Well, I don't feel like putting anyone down or wrong.

It's all about the 'E' word - education. It's time that the young ones of Sabah and even in the peninsula to teach and guide the older generation on who they’re voting for and most importantly, on how they have been swindled for decades by the ruling government.

Go teach and guide before the next general election. It has to start somewhere.

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