Pairin Still Needed By PBS, Sabah People, Says Herbert

KOTA BELUD, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan, who celebrates his 70th birthday today, is still needed by the party and the people of Sabah, said PBS vice president Datuk Herbert Timbun Lagadan.

Commenting on the PBS silver jubilee celebration this year, he expressed his full support for the leadership of Pairin whom he described as a respected leader of the people of Sabah.

Herbert, who is also the State Assemblyman for Kadamaian and Assistant Minister to the State Minister of Community development and Consumer Affairs, said Pairin had provided the vision, inspiration and continuity for PBS in its 25-year political struggle which never changed until today.

He said Pairin's leadership was still needed by the people of Sabah for many more years to come.