Datuk Pairin congratulates Musa

KOTA KINABALU: Leaders from the various State Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties hailed the appointment of State Umno liaison chairman Datuk Musa Aman as the next Sabah Chief Minister.

Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) president Datuk Joseph Pairin Kitingan said the party would give full cooperation in administering the state under the coming new leadership.

“I congratulate Datuk Musa on his appointment and I am confident that he will be able to carry out his duty well for the benefit of the people,” said Pairin whose party has 13 State Assemblymen, the second largest after Umno, which has 26 assemblymen.

On the possibility of a State Cabinet reshuffle with the changing of guard in the state administration, Pairin said the party was ready to offer its service.

“If there is a Cabinet reshuffle, we hope PBS (Assemblymen) will be taken into consideration (in the Cabinet line-up),” he said.

On the rotation of the Chief Minister’s post, Pairin was of the opinion that the BN must discuss the issue before the next state election for a “final decision.”