Govt serious in its action against illegals

KENINGAU, Aug 30 (The Borneo Post) -- The government is serious and committed in its action on illegal immigrants in the state.

Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, Datuk Radin Malleh said the government will continue to arrest and send them back to their countries of origin.

“Illegal immigrants are not only a problem to the state but have also become a national issue and both state and federal governments will work together to overcome this,” he said after officiating at the combined Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) Bingkor and Liawan Annual General Meeting held at a hotel here yesterday.

Radin also urged the relevant authorities here to monitor the sugar situation and hoped that there is enough sugar for Hari Raya.

Earlier at the meeting, the PBS secretary-general reminded all party members to be responsible and committed in their struggle to strengthen PBS in their respective divisions.

He said members must have commitment and loyalty to the party so as to protect the welfare and future of the people.

“Unity and cooperation among members are the keys to the strength and success of PBS,” he said.

Radin also said that to compromise and to have a give and take attitude could make PBS a strong party in this state.

However, he expressed regret that some party members were easily influenced by other leaders and hence had joined another component party.

According to him, members should not have such an attitude because as a party practising the 1Malaysia concept, they should love their party and be loyal to the country and its leaders.

“I appeal to party members to step forward and make PBS a respected and strong multi-racial party in this state,” he said.

Radin also advised party members and it leaders to continue protect Liawan, Bingkor, Sook and Nabawan where they were once PBS strongholds.

He said if PBS members, especially the division committee members, could coordinate and set up more pro tem branches, including attracting more members in the four divisions, the party could return to its glorious days when it was first established.

“I am confident PBS will become stronger in these areas if party members are united and committed to the party’s struggle,” he said.

Present at the meeting were Bingkor and Liawan coordinating chiefs, Johnny Goh and Daniel Kinsik respectively, PBS Treasurer General Datuk Seri Panglima Michael Asang, PBS supreme council members and Wanita Exco.