PENAMPANG: The people will benefit more if the cooperation between Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Star) and Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) becomes a reality, says Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan.
The Star Sabah President hopes the collaboration will gain support from grassroots members of both parties.
“We want the people to give their blessing and support for this cooperation so that we don’t distance ourselves, oppose each other, waste time, waste money and energy. If we gather all that, it will be a strength for both parties.
“The people are no longer confused, the people are proud of this cooperation and they don’t have to waste energy fighting each other,” he told reporters during the Star and PBS Christmas and New Year 2024 celebrations at Hongkod Koisaan, KDCA, on Monday.
Commenting further, Jeffrey said through the ceremony being held together with PBS, it was the first step towards establishing cooperation between the two parties.
“This is the first time it has been held and we are grateful for the support from all parties and also the cooperation that we have shown.
“It has great potential because if we choose to cooperate organising this festive celebration, of course there will be many more cooperation we can do in the future.
“We did agree (to work together) but we first learn to walk, then we learn the rest.
“The next step is to organise another programme.
This is just the first step and many more programmes will be held,” he said.
Also present were Sabah Head of State Governor Tun Juhar Mahiruddin, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) Secretary-General Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun, PBS Deputy Presidents Datuk Jahid Jahim and Datuk Yee Moh Chai, and PBS Prime Advisor Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan.
