KOTA KINABALU, Nov 9 (Bernama) — Any party seeking to cooperate with Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the Sabah state election or in forming a government must uphold good governance, eradicate corruption and remain committed to championing the people’s welfare, said PH chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Anwar, who is also the Prime Minister, said he is open and sincere about working together if the other party has a clear intention and genuine commitment to achieving the goal of developing Sabah.
“Whoever wishes to cooperate with us must adhere to these conditions… use the power given to defend the people’s welfare,” he said in his speech at PKR‘s Candidate Announcement Ceremony for the 17th Sabah State Election here tonight.
Also present were PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar; vice presidents Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and Datuk Seri Ramanan Ramakrishnan; PKR secretary-general Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh; PKR information chief Datuk Fahmi Fadzli; and Sabah PKR chairman Datuk Mustafa Sakmud.
At the event, Anwar, who is also PKR president, introduced 10 candidates who will represent the party in the election, and announced that PH will contest 23 state assembly seats.
Anwar said the people, especially in Sabah who will soon face the state election, must carefully evaluate what candidates and political leaders say, so that they do not fall for false promises or become pawns in political games.
“We can stir up excitement. We can let people applaud. But in the end, the leaders become wealthy while the cheering rakyat (people) remain poor. They come, you shout, and when they win, they leave you behind,” he said.
The Prime Minister warned that racial politics has greatly harmed the nation and fuelled unnecessary hatred.
Anwar stressed that political stability and cooperation between the federal and state governments must be strengthened to safeguard the people’s welfare, especially in Sabah.
He also called on the people of Sabah to seize the opportunity in this state election to work together as a team to develop the state.
“This is our chance to work as a team. Let us use the remainder of our lives for the good of the people and to restore the nation’s image as a respected country,” he said.
The Prime Minister also announced that all coalition parties under PH contesting in the 17th state election will use the PH logo as their common symbol of struggle.
He reaffirmed PH’s commitment to ensuring strong representation to maintain good relations between the Sabah and federal governments and to uplift the dignity of the people of Sabah.
The 17th Sabah state election is scheduled to be held on Nov 29.
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