DAP Sabah disputes the statement made by Federal Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili, which belittles the community of Kampung Samparita Laut.
Maximus’s statement in accusing DAP of rubbishing the government’s efforts and misleading the public is simply not true. We, the DAP, are here to sincerely help the rural communities. We are here to provide clean water, because in the past 50 years, they have no access to clean water supply.
“Impian Sabah” which kickstarted at Kampung Samparita Laut last week, shows DAP’s sincerity to fulfill the dreams of the rural communities. I slam Maximus for failing to ensure clean water supply, despite being a minister for the last 10 years, and their wakil rakyat for the last 20 years.
It is a shame that Maximus himself is Water Minister and also the MP for Kota Marudu. He has clearly failed to take care of his own area. And instead of thanking DAP or admitting fault, he is accusing DAP.
Has Maximus entered this village within the last decade? Does he understand the situation of the village? He clearly does not know that the village is out of water and electricity supply. There is no proper bridge built for them to cross the river and there is also no proper road sealed for them to go home.
This is just a beginning. Our mission is to spread this movement throughout the whole of Sabah and make sure everyone has a chance to realize their dream.
We are not Barisan Nasional. We do not have such deep pockets and we do not have access to tax money. This project is wholly funded by the public who desires to see a change. Therefore, Maximus’s statement in accusing DAP of being a rich organization is misleading the public. Maximus should apologize to the villagers of Kampung Samparita Laut for his own failure, and also to all volunteers who worked faithfully and sincerely to realize this project.
In response to Maximus’ statement that there are a lot of poor folks in the urban and sub-urban areas, this further proves the need for Impian Sabah. In fact, Maximus has indirectly admitted Barisan Nasional’s failure for the past 50 years when he mentioned that there are still many poor people in the urban and sub-urban areas.
Despite being belittled by Maximus, I pledge that Impian Sabah will continue to serve Sabahans and we will try our best to complete every mission. We are here to bring hope for a change. No matter win or lose, we will consistently work for the betterment of Sabah, and Malaysia as a whole.