Kota Kinabalu: Democratic Action Party Socialist Youth (DAPSY) Malaysia Bureau Chief of Millennials, Chan Loong Wei, is puzzled at Parti Warisan’s “recent malicious attacks.”
“It appears as if DAP is the ruling government of the day,” said Chan, who is also Kota Kinabalu DAPSY Chief, in a statement.
Kota Kinabalu Warisan Information Chief Samuel Wong demanded DAP and its allies in Pakatan Harapan (PH) to reiterate in their manifestos for the 15th General Election the return of the 20 per cent oil royalty to Sabah and Sarawak.
“Are there any ulterior motives behind all of these vicious attacks on PH? Is it to help the current administration deflect attention away from its shortcomings in leading Sabah and Malaysia? It appears like Warisan is providing assistance to BN and PN.
“Why is Warisan still concentrating on criticising opposition parties when Umno and PAS are in negotiations to resume Muafakat National cooperation and GRS is so close to finalising a deal with BN in Sabah?
“Then Prime Minister was Tun Dr Mahathir. Petronas matters are under the jurisdiction of the Prime Minister, why did it suddenly become Lim Guan Eng’s failure to return oil royalties?
“When Shafie Apdal was the Chief Minister, he announced on July 29, 2018 that he would personally negotiate with Dr Mahathir on returning the oil royalties for Sabah. No one blamed Shafie for failing to persuade Tun, but it is unfair to suddenly point fingers at Lim Guan Eng for their failed negotiations,” he said.
“When Lim Guan Eng was the Minister of Finance, he was the first Finance Minister to increase the special grant entitled to Sabah under 112D of the Federal Constitution from RM26.7 million to RM53.4 million. When Shafie was a federal minister under BN from 1995 to 2015, 20 years as a federal minister, why did he never raise such a matter?
“When PH Sabah elected representatives filed a legal case against the Federal Government to regain the 40 per cent tax revenue, it shows that PH is consistent in returning rights to Sabah. Although we were unable to rectify it due to the Sheraton Move, we continue to fight for it after being in the Opposition. This shows PH’s determination and commitment towards Sabahans.
“It is disappointing to witness former allies, Warisan departing from their original struggle and principles. However, DAP and PH Sabah will continue to voice out for the people against Umno-BN for triggering elections during the flood-prone season.”
