PBS condemns PR's plan to form govt

Kudat, Sep 7 (Daily Express) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) on Saturday condemned the plan by Pakatan Rakyat to form a government by enticing elected BN representatives to cross over to the opposition.

PBS Deputy President Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili said such a move by the opposition would be shameful, unethical and downright dangerous because it would create political chaos and economic strife in the country.

Speaking while opening the annual general meeting of PBS Banggi and Tanjung Kapor divisions here, he said the people should reject the dirty politics propagated by the opposition and erase the notion that elected politicians in Malaysia can be "bought and sold for a pot of political porridge."

Ongkili who is also Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation reiterated that the strong mandate given to Barisan Nasional by the people in the last general election must be respected and honoured by all.

"Why is Pakatan so insistent in promoting the formation of a government of unprincipled politicians? Do we want this country to be governed by 'frog' legislators who will surely mortgage the rights of the people?," he asked.

Ongkili called on the government to take stern action against irresponsible leaders who created fear and public disorder by spreading political lies, adding "the Sedition Act and even ISA should be used against such culprits."