Jeffrey's Criticism Of Pairin Misplaced, Says Henrynus

KOTA KINABALU, July 23 (Bernama) -- Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) secretary-general Datuk Henrynus Amin on Monday derided Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan for what he described as misplaced criticism of Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan's unwavering support for the Barisan Nasional (BN), which he said reflects PBS confidence in the leadership and policies of the prime minister and the Sabah chief minister.

He said PBS is certainly not amused by Dr Jeffrey Kitingan's latest antics, criticising his own brother who is PBS president, MP for Keningau and state assemblyman for Tambunan, for having praised the BN state and federal leadership.

"What is wrong in expressing the party's gratitude to the BN state and federal leadership for all the good things done to benefit the people of Sabah?" he asked.

Henrynus said any right-thinking politician would give credit where credit is due and criticism when criticism is necessary, depending on the situation.

"It is utterly silly for Dr Jeffrey to utter such criticism when Pairin was merely exercising his responsibility to the people of Keningau and Tambunan by giving due credit to the good deeds of the BN state and federal government," he said in a statement.