Beware of parties out to disrupt people-leader ties, Salleh Said says

KOTA BELUD, June 11 — Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak said the people should always be wary of parties attempting to split relations between the people and leaders who have served the people well.

He said the people should be wise to evaluate so as not to be taken in, by slanders aimed at splitting the people and leaders.

“We need to look far, and not to be preoccupied with trivial matters.

“As such, I want to invite the people, especially Muslims to stay united and cooperate in the agenda to strengthen unity. With solid unity, Muslims will be stronger in facing any future challenges,” he said.

He was speaking at a Khatam Al-Quran (Recital) and tahlil prayers as well as the breaking of fast for Zone 1 Sabah Umno (Kudat, Kota Marudu, Tuaran and Kota Belud) here today which was officiated by Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman.

Also present were Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Yahya Hussin,  Minister in the Prime Minister’s Departmenht  Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Dahlan, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia,  Tuaran Umno division chief , Datuk Hajiji Noor, Kota Marudu Umno division chief, Datuk Wetrom Bahanda and Kudat Umno division chief Datuk Bolkiah Ismail.

At the same time, Salleh who is also Umno treasurer said leaders in the party should cooperate to fight for the people.

“Let us work together, serve the people regardless of the differences but in the spirit of 1Malaysia,” he said.

Meanwhile, commenting on the event, Salleh who is Kota Belud Umno division chief said the programme could foster good relations between the leaders and people, especially in this zone.

“The programme is a platform for all of us to strengthen the unity of the community with differing cultures.

“This annual programme organised by the Sabah chief minister is the best avenue for Zone 1 to be united and cooperate under the flagship of the Barisan Nasional (BN) to prosper the people of various backgrounds and culture,” he added.

Salleh said the programme reflected the chief minister’s high commitment to serve the people in this zone. — Bernama