The Barisan Nasional government particularly Umno in Sabah is more concern on who will be the next Chief Minister of Sabah instead of seriously looking ways and means on how to protect further the interest and welfare of the people and the future of the State . Sabah Umno is obviously divided into factions with each group having their respective candidates eyeing for the State executive post.
Such unhealthy attitude only shows that the Umno leaders here are motivated by personal interest instead giving priority to the welfare and interest of every Sabahans and the State in general. It seems Sabah Umno is more concerned on the successor of the Chief Minister after the State polls which is rumoured to be held anytime this year. It is widely rumoured that Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Salleh Said Keruak who claimed to be the ‘blue eyed boy’ of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is aiming to replace Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman.
Similarly, unconfirmed reports reveal that Musa prefer Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Anifah Aman to succeed him. Last week, Anifah who is the brother of Musa was also rumoured of quitting his Federal Cabinet post. However, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi described the story as baseless and untrue. Zahid said the rumour spread by Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Azmin Ali was untrue, adding that Anifah, who is Foreign Minister, is still actively working for the government.
The Federal Minister should focus his attention on how to help develop Sabah and uplift the standard of living of the Sabahans particularly his people in Kota Belud now that he is holding a sensitive federal position. It would be wise for Salleh to work closely with his local party leaders and members as well as supporters and at the same time look after his people in Kota Belud instead of toppling Musa.
I caution Salleh to refrain from meddling in the affairs of other political parties. He must focus on how to help clean up the backyard of Sabah Umno which is now facing various problems.
The internal problem of DAP following the departure of four of its lawmakers is matter to be resolved by the party. DAP comprises of highly qualified, responsible, committed, and professional leaders, hence we are more than capable of addressing our domestic party problems without interference from outsiders.
Datuk Salleh meddling in our domestic affairs is unwelcome. He should focus his attention to Umno matters and the problems in Kota Belud. People in Kota Belud allegedly are unhappy and disappointed with their elected leader because Salleh failed to look after them in many ways.
I also urge Anifah to come out in the open and explain his whereabouts and rumour of quitting the Cabinet post. There is a need for the Foriegn Minister to state his position clearly to the public to avoid unnecessary confusions.
The departure of four lawmakers has not in any way affected the party and its supporters in Sabah. Our political strength here in Sabah continue to grow everyday and its leaders will also continue to fight for the rights of the Sabahans and bring genuine change to Our country Malaysia.