Long-serving PBS branch chairman quits to join Star

(From left) Sidil Tangkangau (with cap), James Bagah,
Suwah Buleh, Dr Jeffrey Kitingan and Rubin Guribah.
KOTA BELUD : Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) lost its long-serving pioneer branch chairman from Tempasuk when he quit the party to join opposition State Reform Party (Star).

Sidil Tangkangau, 54, PBS branch chairman for Ulu Kukut, Tempasuk, handed over his membership application form to Star Sabah chairman, Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan during a Star function at Kampung Ulu Kukut in Tempasuk near here today.

Sidil who claimed to have been leading the PBS branch since 1985, told a crowd of about 200 that he finally decided to quit PBS because PBS seemed to have reached a dead-end in Tempasuk.

"There is no more to PBS struggle, we can see for ourselves what happened to our people. It is time for change," said the father of five.

Earlier, in his speech, Dr Jeffrey said Star now has youthful support everywhere and this was further manifested in the Ulu Kukut function where its organising chairman was a 23 year old young man.

"The youths are supporting us because they can see our agenda is in sync with their aspiration to recover our rights and that we are committed to deliver them a good government..." he said.

Also present were Star Sabah secretary, Guandee Kohoi, Star Kota Belud head, Rubin Guribah, Consumer Affairs and Protection Society of Sabah (CAPS) James Bagah, and Star Tempasuk co-ordinator Suwah Buleh who is the likely Star candidate for Tempasuk.

56 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 24, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    Tan Sri Pairin,
    Pls hear the voices on the ground.
    Leave BN and bring PBS to team up with STAR and Usno.
    Fight for Sabah as what you did in 1985.
    Just do it before it is too late.
    There is no good in Umno anymore.
    Umno has become a party for leaders and cronies.
    It has forgotten the rakyat.
    PBS has forgotten the rakyat.
    Change before it is too late.
    Join forces with Star and Usno.
    Correct the mistake when Usno was left aside.
    Bring Sabah forward as an equal partner.
    Don't let Malaya, Umno and others dictate Sabah.
    INI KALI LAH.

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  2. Sam WongJune 24, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    This is a good news for STAR.. The grasroots have long gone to Star, it is the leaders with benefits and all the comforts that are sticking with UMNO, for reasons you all know best.. So dont pray for PBS to leave UMNO and BN, that will only prolong PBS leaders stay in power for which they have failed so miserably in defending Sabahans rights.

    Enough is enough ! Vote for STAR, make PBS candidates lose their deposits at the coming general election.. .

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    1. AnonymousJuly 1, 2012 at 10:20 PM

      Personally I think he has made his own mind, nothing to do with the other people.

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    2. johnJuly 2, 2012 at 9:05 PM

      PBS masih kuat dan relevan...Star baru muncul di sabah...bukan lawan PBS..

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  3. UnknownJune 24, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    It is not the party but the individual that has to see the light. Example I would work for BN if they offered me a good income and perks but if I am a better person, I would work for STAR even if the offer was less and the perks satisfactory. At the end of the day, as long as I am happy at myself and I am doing whats right for the community. Remember it's the individual and their beliefs.

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    1. AnonymousJuly 1, 2012 at 10:23 PM

      Very much indeed. He made his mind and his choice after all. Why make big fuss over it? Dumb.

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    2. johnJuly 2, 2012 at 9:06 PM

      itu pilihan individu...terpulang kepada mereka..

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  4. sam kongJune 24, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    inilah peluang yang ada pada kita untuk perubahan, biar pembangkang disabah bekerja sama dalam pilihanraya memenangi semua kerusi parlimen dan adun,agenda borneo menjadi keyataan, barulah kita bebas membangunkan negeri kita yang ketingalan 50 tahun yang dijajah melaya.

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    1. AnonymousJuly 1, 2012 at 10:23 PM

      Tolonglah, pembangkang hanya pandai berbelah bagi.

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    2. nopungJuly 2, 2012 at 9:08 PM

      masalahnya pembangkang di sabah belum lagi dapat bekerjasama antara satu dengan lain terutama berhubung dengan pembahagian kerusi...masing2 tamak...pembangkang di sabah hanya mementingkan keinginan diri mereka..

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  5. cindyJune 30, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    Semangat star ambil hati rakyat. Bagus jugalah tapi soal rakyat nak sokong ka tak hanya akan diketahui next GE nanti.

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    1. juntaJune 30, 2012 at 8:38 AM

      kita tgk ja nnti berapa ramai akan sokong star.

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    2. AnonymousJune 30, 2012 at 12:25 PM

      Star Sabah mungkin sama saja dengan Star di Sarawak sebelum ni..

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    3. AnonymousJuly 1, 2012 at 10:24 PM

      Apa boleh buat la kalau pembangkang memang suka nak buat tu.

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    4. nopungJuly 2, 2012 at 9:08 PM

      Star tidak akan menjadi kerajaan negeri...

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  6. AnonymousJune 30, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    Sidil Tangkangau, kenapa saya tidak pernah dengar nama ini? Mungkin walaupun lama berkhidmat tapi prestasi kurang menonjol.

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    1. juntaJune 30, 2012 at 8:36 AM

      nama pun tidak dikenal.. orang ni tk memberi kesan sgt pun.

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    2. AnonymousJune 30, 2012 at 12:27 PM

      Maksudnya tiada sumbangan pun dalam PBS.

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    3. AnonymousJuly 1, 2012 at 10:25 PM

      Just one simple member and make a huge headline about it.

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    4. AnonymousJuly 2, 2012 at 11:40 AM

      Lol. You've got your point there. Who is Sidil Tangkangau? Even if he jumps to Star, maybe it will not give any significant impact on PBS.

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    5. johnJuly 2, 2012 at 9:10 PM

      memang tidak akan memberi kesan kepada PBS...apa sumbangan beliau? mesti tiada..

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  7. AnonymousJune 30, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Mereka yang tidak lagi ada hati untuk berjuang bersama PBS lebih baik pergi sajalah supaya tidak menjadi batu penghalang kepada parti.

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    1. AnonymousJune 30, 2012 at 12:29 PM

      Hak mereka untuk memilih mana parti yang ingin mereka sertai.

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  8. falindaJune 30, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    You have to considerate the bad and good impact to yourself when making a decision.

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    1. AnonymousJune 30, 2012 at 12:31 PM

      Make sure no regret after making any decision.

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  9. falindaJune 30, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    But it is your right to choose what is good for you.

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    1. AnonymousJuly 2, 2012 at 12:03 AM

      What they think its good for them may not be good for them. Members should choose party wisely if they intend to jump.

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  10. vinceJune 30, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Sa tak sabar nak tunggu PRU tapi seronok juga nak lihat karenag para pemimpin yang nak tunjuk hero ni. Ada saja yang mereka buat.

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    1. natJuly 8, 2012 at 11:18 PM

      semua pun mahukan kemenangan pada pru akan datang..mungkin sengit ini nanti.

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  11. vinceJune 30, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    Bagaimanapun, harap rakyat bijak menilai perkara ini.

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  12. AnonymousJuly 1, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    guess PBS truly needs Pairin's magic touch this time...

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  13. upinJuly 1, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    tentu ada sebab tertentu mengapa beliau keluar dari PBS

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  14. AnonymousJuly 1, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    biarlah asalkan beliau puas hati dengan keputusan sendiri

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    1. AnonymousJuly 2, 2012 at 12:03 AM

      its his decision to jump. This is not a big matter at all .

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    2. AnonymousJuly 2, 2012 at 11:42 AM

      Entah apa yang menghairankan sangat. Lainlah jika nama2 besar yang lompat parti.

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  15. AnonymousJuly 1, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    apa yang penting sekarang ialah PBS kena kerja keras untuk menyakinkan rakyat bahawa parti masih utamakan suara rakyat

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    1. AnonymousJuly 2, 2012 at 12:01 AM

      There is still hope for PBS till election comes. Prove to the people that they are still worth voting for.

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  16. linaJuly 1, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    kita tunggu sahaja parti mana yang berhak menjadi pemimpin di PRU13 nanti

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    1. AnonymousJuly 2, 2012 at 12:00 AM

      May the best man win.

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    2. McDJuly 2, 2012 at 7:47 PM

      Saya yakin, pasti yang terbaik juga akan menang tu:)

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  17. AnonymousJuly 2, 2012 at 12:00 AM

    more on more members are jumping from one party to another. With the election coming, there is no wonder that many members are facing dilemma whether their party is the winning team.

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    1. inaJuly 8, 2012 at 11:44 PM

      bertukar parti ni macam sering berlaku dalam politik.

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  18. McDJuly 2, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Rajin pembangkang berusaha... Pedulilah, biar rakyat yang putuskan bila tiba masanya nanti.

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    1. AnonymousJuly 4, 2012 at 10:10 AM

      Rakyat saja yang boleh membuat keputusan, parti yang bertanding perlulah berusaha untuk mendapatkan keyakinan rakyat.

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  19. cosmasJuly 2, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    PBS masih relevan lagi..

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    1. AnonymousJuly 4, 2012 at 10:09 AM

      I am a PBS supporter and I support Datuk Pairin and Datuk Yee. PBS is still relevant, just keep on fighting for the people's rights.

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    2. AnonymousJuly 5, 2012 at 7:43 AM

      Diharapkan pemimpin PBS akan terus berkhidmat kepada rakyat.

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  20. AnonymousJuly 4, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    It is up to them if they wanted to quit the party, we should respect their decision.

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  21. albet wongJuly 6, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    Balik-balik kita dengan yang mana ahli BN keluar menyertai Pembangkang seperti STAR, PAS dan PKR. Tapi tidak pula ada berita yang mana ahli PKR yang keluar menyertai STAR.

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  22. UnknownJuly 6, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    Tidak hairanlah perkara ini berlaku. Setiap orang ada pendirian sendiri.

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  23. natJuly 8, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    pilihan masing-masing parti mana yang mahu disertainya.

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  24. inaJuly 8, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    setiap orang ada parti pilihan sendiri.

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  25. jibingJuly 8, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    dalam politik ada yang keluar dan ada yang masuk. itu lumrah..

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    1. MumbaiJuly 19, 2012 at 2:44 PM

      tapi ada yang berkira2 mau keluar tapi masih juga tidak keluar.. itu bukan lumrah tu.. itu hipokrit dan opportunist..

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  26. MumbaiJuly 19, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    mana2 pemimpin BN yang masih menyimpan niat untuk meninggalkan BN, baik contohi sidil.. keluar terus tanpa berdolak dalik di media..

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