KOTA KINABALU, July 29, 2011: The Solidariti Belia Sabah (SBS) claimed that Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan has forsaken the KadazanDusunMurut (KDM) community in order to please his UMNO political masters.It said that the act of betrayal has left the people in a state of despair and hopelessness.
"The recent statement by Pairin with respect to the proposed Kaiduan Dam has further cemented this belief," said Stephan Gaimin, who is the chairman of the Solidariti Belia Sabah, after witnessing the peaceful protest of the Kaiduan Dam in Kampung Timpangoh Sugud recently.
The Solidariti Belia Sabah was set up after a get together of youths from Sinakut, Tungku the site of the controversial coal power plant, and from Kg Tambatuon, Kadamaian as well as from the various villages affected by the proposed Kaiduan Dam. Thereafter, a joint memorandum of protest was sent to the Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Musa Hj Aman during the 2010 September DUN sitting.
"Since the proposed Sinakut coal power plant has been scrapped and in spite of that, we still have youths from Sinakut to continue the pledge to rid Sabah of all three controversial Mega projects," Stephan explained.
"The lesson learnt from Sinakut cost the taxpayers RM70 million being compensation paid to the Contractors. If letters of Intent or even worse, letters of Award, have been given to Contractors to these two proposed Dams, would a retraction later on cost the taxpayers more? It is only prudent to exhaust all other avenues to ensure ample clean treated water for the future as well as to ensure that Sabah is self sufficient in the production of rice.
"The message from the affected villagers was clear, said Stephan. They just want to be left alone to work the land left by their ancestors. They lamented that it is a cruel twist that the two proposed sites for the monstrosities are areas populated by KadazanDusuns, the very community that Pairin as the Huguan Siou has vowed to defend and protect. The saying, " harapkan pagar, pagar makan padi" truly sums up the villagers feelings.
Stephan Gaimin is also Sabah Progressive Party Supreme Councillor and Exco Youth Member
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ReplyDeleteso vote him out as the Huguan Siou and MP of Keningau this coming PRU 13,don't just hated him !
ReplyDeleteWe must stop thinking that one day Pairin will lift the KDM to a desired situation with the lost Tataba or magic wand.This is tuly a false hope. Looking at how Pairin behave under UMNO grip is totally sickening not only to the KDM but to all the bona fide Sabahan. The KDM must not waste time on Pairin but instead search for new leader who are not subservient to KL dictation and with achieveable vision. We should have this leader before the next general election.
ReplyDeletePairin, stop forsaking your people and your supporters. Start fighting for their rights.
ReplyDeleteThe KDMs depended on you, fulfill your duty for them.
ReplyDeletekebajikan rakyat harus diutamakan. harap Pairin dapat menjalankan tanggungjawabnya sebagai Huguan Siou.
ReplyDeletePairin kena jalankan peranannya dalam membela kaum KDM.
ReplyDeleteLost Tataba, do you have any suitable candidate(s) for KDM's leader?
ReplyDeletebukan mudah untuk memuaskan hati semua orang..yang penting usaha untuk menjaga kepentingan rakyat perlu sentiasa dilakukan.
ReplyDeleteSetuju dengan kay. Mustahil nak puaskan hati semua orang. Selagi ada daya, buatlah yang terbaik untuk masyarakat KDM.
ReplyDeleteRasanya Pairin tidak akan tinggalkan asal usul beliau. Itu sungguh mustahil bagi pemimpin berketurunan KDM ini.
ReplyDeletePairin need to work harder to help the KDM people.
ReplyDeleteWhat ever happen the Pairan that everyone once know. Don't let the KDM people down!
ReplyDeleteThere is no hidden agenda when the PM went to visit the pope. Christian are not easily influenced and im sure other religions too. I'm sure they already have a party in mind to vote when GE comes, be it BN or the opposition.
ReplyDeleteoops sory. wrong comment.ha-ha. my previous comment was suppose to be for this article: http://wikisabah.blogspot.com/2011/07/still-no-magic-after-vatican-malaysia.html?showComment=1312184720760#c3209750908549268997
ReplyDeleteyang penting kebajikan rakyat..bukan poket YB2...
ReplyDeleteperanan dan tanggungjawab yang diamanahkan oleh rakyat harus dipikul dengan penuh amanah dan tanggungjawab..harus diingat rakyat kini bukan seperti pada era 80an/90an..rakyat kini lebih berilmu dan berpengetahuan dan rakyat tidak akan teragak-agak menyingkirkan mana2 YB yang tidak memuaskan hati rakyat.
ReplyDeletePairin, stand up for the KDMs. Don't let them down.
ReplyDeletegood luck SBS.. just continue your effort to rid all the controversial mega projects in this state.
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