Sabah BN CONFIDENT OF CLEAN SWEEP

News Sabah Time 20th July, 2007

Musa being greeted upon arrival at the event

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) says it is confident of winning all the parliamentary and state seats in Sabah at the coming general election provided all BN component parties work together to ensure victory for all BN candidates.


Speaking at the close of the state-level Ijtimak Muzakkir seminar and national-level motivational course organised by the Sabah Special Affairs Department (Jasa) at the Tabung Haji building here yesterday, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman said BN holds all but one of the 60 state seats (the exception being Kuala Penyu whose incumbent assemblyman is independent Datuk John Ghani) and all the 25 parliamentary seats except for Sandakan, whose MP is independent Chong Hon Min.


On preparations for the coming general election, Musa, who is also state BN chairman and Sabah Umno liaison chief, said all Umno divisions are in a high state of readiness.


On the tussle for the Sandakan parliamentary seat between LDP and SAPP, Musa said BN will make a decision only when the election is near.


Earlier in his speech, Musa commended Jasa officers and volunteers for being in the forefront in enhancing the image of excellence of the government and for being responsive to changes and bringing about continuous improvements.


Efforts to eradicate poverty irrespective of race, area or district should be stepped up, said the Finance Minister, in order to correct the socio-economic imbalance in the state and ensure the nation’s economy is in a strong footing, as well as to preserve the existing harmony and stability.
In this respect, he said, the state government is working very hard to eradicate poverty through its focus on agriculture, fisheries and business skills training.


Musa added that human development and changing the people’s mindset is another challenge that needs to be given priority.


This requires a holistic approach based on knowledge and skills as well as high ethical and moral values, he said, adding it would benefit the government by producing officers who are sincere, trustworthy and of high integrity.


Among those present were Agriculture and Food Industry Minister Datuk Abdul Rahim Ismail, Jasa director-general Datuk Mohamed Amin Salih and Jasa Sabah director Datuk Dr.Yassin Amit.

State Govt 'no' to PR move

DAILY EXPRESS NEWS , 18th July 2007


Keningau: The State Government has objected a move to automatically grant Permanent Residence (PR) status to foreigners who are holders of IMM13 or Filipino refugees in Sabah.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said he had conveyed the State Government's stand on the matter to Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Mohamad Nazri Abdul Aziz.
"I told him that the State Government must be consulted first in whatever action to be taken by the Federal Government (on this matter) before any action is taken," he said.

Speaking after opening the Keningau Umno Annual Delegates Conference at the Library Auditorium here, Tuesday, Musa said Nazri was agreeable to the State Government's stand. He was also glad that his Barisan Nasional (BN) colleagues shared similar stand. Musa made the announcement in his speech which was met with thunderous applause from the delegates.
"I have contacted him (Nazri) to tell him that I disagree with the proposal to give PR to IMM13 holders," he said.

Meanwhile, Musa who is also an Umno Supreme Council member and Sabah Umno liaison chief expressed gladness to see the strength and solid unity displayed by the BN here.

He said this was reflected by the presence of the various BN component leaders from the district, amongst others Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah (PBRS) President Tan Sri Joseph Kurup, Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) Secretary General Datuk Radin Malleh and Bingkor Assemblyman Justin Guka from United Pasokmomogun Kadazan Organisation (Upko).

"It is important for Umno to continue to cooperate in fulfilling our responsibility to the people," he said, adding this was also part of the recipe success for Umno to remain in existence for a long time.

He reiterated that the people must not be hoodwinked by the opposition, especially Parti Keadilan Rakyat, because they are made up of "people who are disappointed".

SABAH ‘NO’ TO PR STATUS FOR IMM13 HOLDERS

New Sabah Times, 18th July, 2007

Sairin (left) presenting a memento to Musa

KENINGAU: The state government does not agree that permanent resident (PR) status be granted to Filipino refugees holding the IMM13 document.

“I have contacted Datuk Seri Nazri and informed him that the state government does not agree with him on the proposal to give PR status to holders of the IMM13 document,” Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman said when officiating at the Umno Keningau meeting here yesterday.

Musa who is also State Security Committee chairman added:” I also said the state government should be consulted on whatever plan or proposal by the federal govenrment to deal with the issue of illegal immigrants.”

He stressed that the state government’s stand on the issue of illegal immigrants was clear and that only whose with legal documents were welcome.

Musa added that the state government was serious about addressing the illegal immigrant problem and wanted those who came in illegally to return to their country of origin before they were deported.

“The federal government understands our feeling regarding this problem,” he said.
Recently Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Mohd Nazri Abdul Aziz said the Filipino refugees in Sabah who were holding the IMM13 document would eventually be granted PR status.

Earlier, the Chief Minister reminded the people not to be duped by the lies and empty promises made by the opposition.

And, he also said that Sabah BN was strong and there was no place for the opposition in the state.

He added that the federal government has allocated RM20 billion to Sabah for development programmes under the Ninth Malaysia Plan and this massive allocation proved that the government was really committed to bringing development to Sabah and its people. According to him, only the government led by the BN could bring development to Sabah and the people.
The Chief Minister meanwhile urged the people to work hard to improve their economic wellbeing, and not to be easily contented.

On Umno Keningau, he said the division was strong under the leadership of Datuk Sairin Karno. “Congratulations to Umno Keningau”.

Musa also said Sabah was in a state of preparedness to face the election which might be held soon.

Also present yesterday were Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah president Tan Sri Joseph Kurup, Parti Bersatu Sabah secretary general Datuk Radin Malleh, Sabah Umno information chief Datuk Sapawi Ahmad, Membakut Assemblyman Ariffin Arif as well as other BN component party leaders and members.