Warisan official blames past govt for pledge delays
Published on: Friday, September 21, 2018
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Keningau: The Pakatan Harapan (PH) government will fulfil the promises made during the 14th General Election once the nation's financial position is stable. Political Secretary to the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law) Martin Tommy said the country's current financial instability is due to the previous government's (Barisan Nasional) actions which left the country burdened with debt. He assured that the current government will keep its promises in the near future and will deliver everything that it had promised in its manifesto.
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"There are promises that should be implemented within 100 days but given the limited financial allocation, it has to be temporarily delayed but rest assured it will be implemented, this is not the new government's fault but the past BN government's debt obligations. "However, all that has been promised will be fulfilled once the financial situations is stable," he said, adding that the interest of the people are prioritised.
He said this in conjunction with the Sook sub-district level's National Day and Malaysia Day 2018 celebration held at the district office here, Wednesday. About 820 people from 28 contingents took part in the parade at Pekan Sook.
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On another note, he said the setting up of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) Special Cabinet Committee, also recognises Sabah and Sarawak as equal partners to other states and that it shows the government's sincerity. "The special committee will review the agreement and implement terms or conditions of the establishment of the MA63 involving North Borneo (Sabah) and Sarawak," he said.
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He said Sabah still needs a lot of assistance and development from various aspects and is still much mundane compared to other states, adding that Sabah has been ignored by the previous federal government. He said the Pakatan Harapan government has shown sincerity at federal level by entrusting Sabah party leaders such as Warisan and Upko to ensure development is relevant to the development policy and needs of the people of Sabah. "PH will continue the struggle for the benefit of the people and ensure that prosperity can be achieved through appreciation of the National Day theme 'Sayangi Malaysiaku'." he said. The ceremony was also attended by Senator Adrian Lasimbang, Warisan Liaison Officer Joseph Peter Tinggi and Sook Assistant Sub-District Officer Virus Malitam. On that note, Tommy said the special cabinet committee will also discuss the important of oil royalty, raising the royalty percentage from five to 20 percent as stated in the manifesto despite having to endure financial implications on the Federal Government.
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The ceremony also featured patriotic song performed by students of SMK Tulid Sook and Beat Box performance by Rendy Jio Qurinus and Jaricho Rosalee Learius of SK Sook.A sports competition was also held with the overall champion going to Jabatan Gabungan 1 comprising Public Works Department and Water Department. - Yayasan Dalimpos