PBS backs Abdullah and his administration
Saturday, 04 November 2006 (Source: The Borneo Post)

PENAMPANG: Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) yesterday declared its undivided support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and his administration under the Barisan Nasional (BN) Government.

Its president, Datuk Seri Panglima Joseph Pairin Kitingan, said the party views the premier's goals as in line with the objectives and struggles of PBS.

"This is obviously shown in the Ninth Malaysia Plan (9MP), which is a specific plan to bring change for rural residents, for example, by providing infrastructure, education and job opportunities," he said at the party headquarters in Donggongon here yesterday.

"There is no reason why we should not support the Government, especially a Government that was selected with a strong mandate from the people in 2004.

"What we need to see is the real situation and the true situation to us is very encouraging. As long as programmes under the 9MP are carried out well and on schedule, it will do a lot of goof for the people and our economy," he said.

Pairin was speaking to reporters at the end of the PBS's first meeting after their party congress held in September.

He said Abdullah's objective in bringing change to the country is to ensure much needed balance in development and opportunities for the people.

"What is needed is understanding from all of us and we are confident the 9MP and the 2007 budget will be implemented well and will strengthen our economy,' he said.

Pairin meanwhile commended the BN Government's effort in tacking the on-going illegal immigrant problem faced nationwide.

He noted that while illegal immigrants continue to be a big issue, the Government has been effective in its efforts in curbing the problem.