PENAMPANG: Parti Cinta Sabah President Senator Tan Sri Anifah Aman insists PCS’ entry into the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition is crucial for strengthening Sabah’s political landscape with local parties at the helm.
Addressing delegates at its four-yearly General Conference at ITCC Penampang, here, he expressed gratitude to Chief Minister and GRS Chairman, Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor, for welcoming PCS into the coalition.
“The unity and cooperation among GRS component parties will enhance their collective voice and credibility, ensuring that Sabah’s aspirations and rights are vigorously pursued.
“PCS is committed to serving the people and fighting for Sabah’s rights, particularly the full implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) as enshrined in the
Federal Constitution,” said Anifah, who is also Special Advisor to the Chief Minister for foreign relations and investments.
“We must uphold the ‘Sabah First’ principle to ensure that local parties govern Sabah for the benefit of future generations.
“Our unity and dedication today will determine our success and prevent future disappointments,” he said.
Reflecting on PCS’s journey since he assumed leadership in 2020, Anifah noted the party’s resilience despite not winning in the state elections and the departure of several leaders.
Anifah also underscored the importance of economic, educational, health, and infrastructure advancements, emphasising that these goals could only be achieved if Sabah’s rights under the Federal Constitution are fulfilled.
Highlighting the party’s educational initiatives, Anifah, who is also Invest Sabah Berhad Chairman, said there were plans to bring foreign universities to Sabah to provide quality education opportunities for local youths and scholarships.
He commended the government’s program to train and employ hardcore poor youths, a dual-purpose effort to eradicate poverty and create job opportunities.
