PAPAR: The head of the Papar UMNO division, Datuk Jamal Nerubi, emphasised that all UMNO division leaders in Sabah are local citizens.
He stated that this demonstrates that UMNO Sabah is managed by the people of Sabah themselves.
According to a report from UMNO Sabah online, Jamal mentioned that UMNO is a national party led by the native sons of Sabah in this state, thereby rejecting the notion that the party is dominated by leaders from the Peninsula.
“UMNO Sabah leaders are also capable of leading and governing this state effectively.
“Never play with regional sentiments as it can disrupt the harmony of the diverse communities and religions in this state,” he said.
Jamal also asserted that UMNO Sabah leaders have the capability to govern this state well and urged that regional sentiments should not be exploited in local politics.
He further dismissed any attempts by certain parties to deny the rights of the people of Sabah to contest in any electoral seats.
“I am a Sabahan. No party should deny my rights as a Sabahan to contest in any electoral seat,” he asserted.
Meanwhile, Jamal said that the Barisan Nasional (BN) machinery in the Kawang state constituency (DUN) is now fully prepared to face the State Election (PRN).
