Projek penswastaan RM15 bilion atasi air bocor Jabatan Air Sabah timbulkan tanda tanya

Oleh Daniel John Jambun, 21-2-2025

PENDEDAHAN terbaru oleh YB Junz Wong mengenai projek konsesi air bernilai RM15 bilion di Sabah telah membongkar rasuah terang-terangan, penyalahgunaan kuasa, dan ketidaktelusan yang dilakukan oleh kerajaan negeri ketika ini. 

Projek sebesar ini—yang secara langsung mempengaruhi akses rakyat kepada air bersih—sedang dipertimbangkan untuk diswastakan tanpa melalui proses tender terbuka. Ini adalah satu pengkhianatan terhadap kepercayaan rakyat.

Penglibatan syarikat meragukan, Jagat Potency, yang tidak mempunyai rekod pencapaian atau keupayaan kewangan yang terbukti, menimbulkan tanda tanya besar. Bagaimana syarikat tanpa kepakaran dalam pengurusan air boleh diberi kepercayaan untuk menjalankan projek sebesar ini? 

Mengapa kontrak ini tidak dibuka untuk tender bagi menarik syarikat yang mempunyai keupayaan kewangan dan kepakaran teknikal yang diperlukan bagi menjamin bekalan air yang berkualiti untuk Sabah? Ini tidak lain hanyalah satu rancangan jahat untuk mengkayakan kroni dengan mengorbankan rakyat.

Lebih membimbangkan lagi, Sabah Credit Corporation (SCC), sebuah GLC milik kerajaan negeri, turut dipaksa untuk membiayai projek ini. Jika syarikat yang dipilih mempunyai dana yang mencukupi dan rekod prestasi yang baik dalam industri air, maka penglibatan SCC tidak akan diperlukan sama sekali.

Mengapa sumber kewangan awam digunakan untuk membiayai syarikat yang tidak dikenali dan tidak layak? Ini adalah satu perjudian yang tidak bertanggungjawab terhadap dana negeri—dana yang sepatutnya digunakan untuk pembangunan sebenar, bukan untuk menyelamatkan urus niaga korporat yang mencurigakan.

Lebih teruk lagi, individu di sebalik Jagat Potency termasuk empat individu yang mempunyai nama keluarga Teo, menimbulkan kebimbangan mengenai kemungkinan kaitan mereka dengan skandal Sabah Watergate, kes rasuah terbesar dalam sejarah Malaysia. 

Adakah kita sedang menyaksikan satu lagi bencana berbilion ringgit yang bakal berlaku? Rakyat Sabah menuntut jawapan, dan kami mahukannya sekarang!

Selain itu, percanggahan kenyataan antara Menteri Kewangan Datuk Masidi dan Sabah Credit Corporation menunjukkan satu usaha yang dirancang untuk mengelirukan rakyat. 

Walaupun Datuk Masidi mendakwa tiada penglibatan, dokumen rasmi membuktikan bahawa wakil SCC hadir dalam mesyuarat berkaitan projek ini. Pembohongan ini jelas menunjukkan kerajaan sedang menyembunyikan kebenaran daripada rakyat.

Rakyat Sabah berhak mendapat sebuah kerajaan yang telus dan bertanggungjawab, bukan kerajaan yang diam-diam berunding mengenai kontrak bernilai berbilion ringgit dengan syarikat tidak berwibawa yang ada kaitan dengan skandal rasuah lampau. 

Kerajaan GRS-PH perlu dipertanggungjawabkan atas penyalahgunaan kuasa ini. Kami menuntut jawapan segera daripada Datuk Hajiji, Datuk Masidi, dan Datuk Shahelmey—mengapa perjanjian ini dipertimbangkan? Siapa yang akan mendapat keuntungan? Dan lebih penting, mengapa rakyat tidak diberi maklumat yang jelas?

Projek RM15 bilion ini, jika disalah urus, akan menyebabkan kenaikan tarif air yang drastik, membebankan rakyat Sabah untuk tempoh yang panjang. Rakyat Sabah tidak akan membiarkan kerajaan ini memperjudikan keperluan asas kami hanya untuk kepentingan segelintir pihak berkepentingan.

Kami menuntut ketelusan sepenuhnya, penghentian segera perjanjian ini, serta pembebasan segera semua dokumen berkaitan dengan skim penswastaan ini. Cukup sudah. Hentikan pembohongan, hentikan rasuah, dan hentikan penjualan masa depan Sabah!

Daniel John Jambun ialah Presiden

Borneo's Plight in Malaysia Foundation (BoPiMaFo)#

The English version:

Press Statement

Sabah State Government’s RM15 Billion Water Scandal: A Clear Case of Corruption and Abuse of Power

The recent revelations by YB Junz Wong  surrounding the RM15 billion water concession project in Sabah expose the blatant corruption, abuse of power, and lack of transparency by the current state government. The fact that a project of this magnitude—one that directly affects the people’s access to clean water—is being considered for privatization without an open tender process is a complete betrayal of public trust.

The involvement of a dubious company, Jagat Potency, which lacks any proven track record and financial capability, raises serious red flags. How can a company with no expertise in water management be entrusted with a project of this scale? Why was this contract not put up for open tender to invite established companies with the financial strength and technical know-how to deliver a reliable water supply for Sabah? This is nothing short of a deliberate scheme to enrich cronies at the expense of the rakyat.

What is even more alarming is the fact that Sabah Credit Corporation (SCC), a state-owned GLC, is being dragged into financing this project. If a company with adequate funds and a proven track record in the water industry had been appointed, there would be absolutely no need for Sabah Credit Corporation to get involved. Why should public resources be used to finance an unknown and unqualified company? This is an irresponsible gamble with state funds—funds that belong to the people of Sabah and should be used for genuine development, not for bailing out shady corporate dealings.

Worse still, the individuals behind Jagat Potency include four individuals carrying the surname Teo—raising serious concerns about their potential links to the infamous Sabah Watergate scandal, the largest corruption case in Malaysian history. Are we witnessing another multi-billion ringgit disaster in the making? The people of Sabah demand answers, and we demand them now.

Furthermore, the blatant contradiction in statements from Finance Minister Datuk Masidi and Sabah Credit Corporation suggests an orchestrated attempt to mislead the public. While Datuk Masidi claims no involvement, official documents show that Sabah Credits Corporation was represented at a meeting discussing this very project. This deception is proof that the government is hiding the truth from the people.

Sabahans deserve a transparent and accountable government, not one that secretly negotiates billion-ringgit contracts with shell companies linked to past corruption scandals. The GRS-PH government must be held responsible for this outrageous abuse of power. We demand immediate answers from Datuk Hajiji, Datuk Masidi, and Datuk Shahelmey—why was this deal even considered in the first place? Who stands to benefit? And more importantly, why is the public being kept in the dark?

This RM15 billion project, if mismanaged, will lead to a catastrophic rise in water tariffs, burdening Sabahans for decades. The people of Sabah will not allow this government to gamble with our basic necessities to serve the interests of a select few.

We demand full transparency, an immediate halt to this reckless deal, and the immediate release of all documents related to this privatization scheme. Enough is enough. Stop the lies, stop the corruption, and stop selling out Sabah’s future.

Daniel John Jambun

President

Borneo`s Plight in Malaysia Foundation (BoPiMaFo)

[21/02, 4:25 pm] Daniel John Jambun: Kenyataan Akhbar

21hb Februari 2025#

95% netizen tolak rayuan Hajiji agar GRS diberi sekali lagi peluang memerintah

Oleh Luke Rintod, 21-2-2025

RAYUAN Ketua Menteri Datuk Hajiji Mohd Noor supaya diberi sekali lagi peluang memerintah selepas Pilihanraya Negeri (PRN) nampaknya ditolak lebih 90% daripada netizen yang mengomen rayuannya seperti tersiar di facebook.

Hajiji yang juga Pengerusi Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) membuat rayuan itu semalam pada satu perhimpunan pemimpin-pemimpin GRS bersama kira-kira 7,000 pegawai dan kakitangan kerajaan di SICC Kota Kinabalu.

"Dengan hati dan minda yang terbuka, saya berharap kerajaan ini akan diberi peluang sekali lagi oleh rakyat untuk meneruskan pemerintahan di negeri ini.." antara lain rayuan Hajiji yang disiar pelbagai media termasuk oleh Sabah News Today.

Bagaimanapun, 95% pengomen di halaman fb Sabah News Today menolak rayuan Ketua Menteri itu malah ramai yang membidas dan memandang remeh rayuan ketua GRS itu yang juga presiden Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (PGRS).

Ramai yang menuduh bukan saja kerajaan GRS pimpinan Hajiji sebagai gagal mentadbir negeri tetapi membiarkan rasuah dan salah guna kuasa berleluasa.

Hajiji adalah ADUN Sulaman selama tujuh penggal sejak 1990 dan telah memegang banyak portfolio sebelum menjadi Ketua Menteri pada 2020.

Seorang yang bernama Sabtu Rani, mengomen: "Tiada sudah peluang ke 2 selepas apa yang berlaku sekarang.. Yb2 makin kaya rakyat terus menderita, kalau pasal makan tiada masalah tapi keperluan seharian spt jalanraya, air dan elektrik teruk betul masa GRS jadi kerajaan".

"Cukuplah sudah apa yang Sabahan rasa 5 tahun memerintah.. kemas2 la pezabat kamu tu ya.." kata seorang netizen bernama Abdul Malek bin Midi.

Berikut beberapa paparan skrin komen netizen di fb supaya pembaca boleh membuat sendiri kesimpulan :

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Claiming innocence using MACC's statement is a new new, says Daniel John Jambun

By Daniel John Jambun, 19-2-2025

I find it deeply troubling that Kemabong assemblyman Datuk Rubin Balang and Sindumin assemblyman Datuk Dr. Yusof Yacob have rushed to declare themselves “innocent” following the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) decision to dismiss the allegations against them. Let me make this clear—it is not MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki who determines innocence. Only the court of law has the authority to declare someone free from guilt after hearing all the evidence.

The claim by these assemblymen that they had “no wrongdoing in terms of all activities” is completely misleading. The reality is that they have simply been let off the hook by Azam Baki’s double standards in law enforcement. It is undeniable that the MACC has aggressively pursued cases against certain individuals in the past based on similar leaked evidence. Why is this case being treated differently?

The dismissal of the leaked video as “heavily edited” and lacking credibility raises serious concerns. Was an independent forensic analysis conducted? Were the individuals involved subjected to further questioning? Were financial records examined? A thorough investigation involves more than just dismissing key evidence—it requires a comprehensive review of all supporting materials, including financial transactions, witness testimonies, and any related documents. Why was this not done?

Datuk Yusof Yacob’s attempt to redefine corruption by claiming it requires a visible donor, a recipient, and evidence of money being exchanged is both misleading and an insult to the intelligence of the public. Corruption investigations do not rely solely on catching transactions in real-time—they involve tracing illicit activities, improper dealings, and abuse of power that may not always be captured in a single video.

If Datuk Rubin Balang and Datuk Yusof Yacob are so confident in their innocence, then why not lodge a police report and sue the whistleblower for defamation? If the allegations are false, they should have nothing to fear. After all, they have Azam Baki as their prime witness to back them up. So, what’s stopping them? Their reluctance to take legal action against the whistleblower only raises further doubts about their claims of innocence.

Furthermore, with a MACC chief like Azam Baki leading the country’s anti-corruption efforts, it is no surprise that Malaysia has topped the list of the most corrupt countries in the world in 2023. His leadership has only reinforced the public perception that corruption is not only tolerated but also protected when it involves certain individuals. This blatant disregard for transparency and accountability is exactly why Malaysia continues to struggle with systemic corruption.

The public must ask—if these assemblymen are truly innocent, why are they so eager to close the case instead of supporting a full, impartial investigation? If there is truly no wrongdoing, an open, transparent legal process should clear them, not a selective statement from the MACC.

This is yet another example of selective investigation and political favoritism by MACC under Azam Baki’s leadership. The people of Sabah and Malaysia deserve an anti-corruption body that enforces the law fairly, not one that shields certain individuals while selectively targeting others.

I call upon the MACC to reopen the investigation, allow an independent forensic review of the evidence, and ensure that all individuals involved are held accountable through due process in the court of law. Anything less is a betrayal of justice and the trust of the rakyat.

Whatever it is, the court of public opinion will make their own judgment and deliver their verdict in this coming Sabah state election to be held this year.

Daniel John Jambun is President of Borneo`s Plight in Malaysia Foundation (BoPiMaFo).

Versi bahasa Melayu :

Kenyataan Akhbar

19 Februari 2025

Mendakwa Tidak Bersalah melalui Siasatan Terpilih SPRM dan Standard Berganda

Saya mendapati amat membimbangkan apabila Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Kemabong, Datuk Rubin Balang dan ADUN Sindumin, Datuk Dr. Yusof Yacob tergesa-gesa mengisytiharkan diri mereka sebagai “tidak bersalah” selepas Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) memutuskan untuk menolak dakwaan terhadap mereka. Saya ingin menjelaskan satu perkara—bukan Ketua Pesuruhjaya SPRM, Tan Sri Azam Baki, yang menentukan seseorang itu tidak bersalah. Hanya mahkamah yang berhak mengisytiharkan seseorang bebas daripada kesalahan selepas semua bukti dikemukakan dan dibicarakan.

Dakwaan oleh kedua-dua ADUN ini bahawa mereka “tidak melakukan sebarang kesalahan dalam semua aktiviti” adalah sangat mengelirukan. Hakikatnya, mereka hanya dilepaskan kerana standard berganda dalam penguatkuasaan undang-undang oleh Azam Baki. Tidak dapat dinafikan bahawa SPRM sebelum ini telah bertindak agresif dalam menyiasat individu lain berdasarkan bukti yang bocor. Mengapa kes ini dilayan secara berbeza?

Penolakan video bocor sebagai “suntingan berat” dan tidak mempunyai kredibiliti menimbulkan persoalan serius. Adakah analisis forensik bebas telah dijalankan? Adakah individu yang terlibat telah disoal siasat dengan lebih lanjut? Adakah rekod kewangan diperiksa? Siasatan yang menyeluruh memerlukan lebih daripada sekadar menolak bukti utama—ia perlu melibatkan semakan terperinci terhadap semua bahan sokongan, termasuk transaksi kewangan, keterangan saksi, dan dokumen berkaitan. Mengapa semua ini tidak dilakukan?

Percubaan Datuk Yusof Yacob untuk mentakrifkan rasuah sebagai sesuatu yang hanya boleh dibuktikan dengan kewujudan penderma, penerima, serta bukti pertukaran wang adalah satu penyelewengan fakta dan penghinaan terhadap kecerdikan rakyat. Siasatan rasuah tidak semata-mata bergantung kepada tangkapan secara langsung dalam transaksi—ianya melibatkan penjejakan aktiviti haram, urus niaga yang mencurigakan, dan penyalahgunaan kuasa yang mungkin tidak sentiasa dapat dirakam dalam satu video.

Jika Datuk Rubin Balang dan Datuk Yusof Yacob begitu yakin dengan kejujuran mereka, mengapa mereka tidak membuat laporan polis dan menyaman pemberi maklumat atas fitnah? Jika dakwaan itu tidak benar, mereka tidak mempunyai sebab untuk takut. Lagipun, mereka mempunyai Azam Baki sebagai saksi utama untuk menyokong mereka. Jadi, apa yang menghalang mereka? Keengganan mereka untuk mengambil tindakan undang-undang terhadap pemberi maklumat hanya menimbulkan lebih banyak keraguan terhadap dakwaan mereka bahawa mereka tidak bersalah.

Tambahan pula, dengan seorang Ketua SPRM seperti Azam Baki yang mengetuai usaha membanteras rasuah di negara ini, tidak mengejutkan apabila Malaysia tersenarai sebagai antara negara paling korup di dunia pada tahun 2023. Kepimpinannya hanya mengukuhkan persepsi rakyat bahawa rasuah bukan sahaja dibenarkan tetapi turut dilindungi apabila melibatkan individu tertentu. Sikap tidak peduli terhadap ketelusan dan akauntabiliti inilah yang menyebabkan Malaysia terus bergelut dengan masalah rasuah sistemik.

Rakyat perlu bertanya—jika benar ADUN-ADUN ini tidak bersalah, mengapa mereka begitu tergesa-gesa mahu menutup kes ini daripada menyokong siasatan penuh dan tidak berat sebelah? Jika benar tiada kesalahan dilakukan, proses undang-undang yang terbuka dan telus seharusnya membersihkan nama mereka, bukannya kenyataan terpilih daripada SPRM.

Ini sekali lagi merupakan contoh siasatan terpilih dan layanan istimewa oleh SPRM di bawah kepimpinan Azam Baki. Rakyat Sabah dan Malaysia berhak mendapat sebuah badan anti-rasuah yang melaksanakan undang-undang dengan adil, bukan yang melindungi individu tertentu sambil menyasarkan yang lain.

Saya menggesa SPRM untuk membuka semula siasatan, membenarkan semakan forensik bebas terhadap bukti, dan memastikan semua individu yang terlibat dihadapkan ke muka pengadilan melalui proses perundangan yang sewajarnya. Sebarang tindakan kurang daripada ini adalah satu pengkhianatan terhadap keadilan dan kepercayaan rakyat.

Apa pun, mahkamah pendapat umum akan membuat keputusan mereka sendiri dan memberikan hukuman dalam pilihan raya negeri Sabah yang bakal diadakan tahun ini.

Daniel John Jambun

Presiden

Borneo’s Plight in Malaysia Foundation (BoPiMaFo)#

Who actually owns Gaza and West Bank?

By Leonard Grunstein, 18-2-2025

AS I viewed the recent press conference with Jordanian King Abdullah II and President Donald Trump, I couldn’t help but reflect on the history of Jordan and the king’s namesake and great-grandfather, Abdullah I. 

After Jordan illegally conquered Judea and Samaria, including the eastern portion of Jerusalem, in 1948, it sought to legitimize its conquest of these areas, which it proceeded to rename the West Bank of Jordan.

On Dec. 1, 1948, it organized a conference in the town of Jericho that was attended by representatives of numerous constituencies within these areas. Among them were the mayors of Hebron and Bethlehem, and together with the other attendees adopted what became known as the Jericho Resolutions. The proposals confirmed the desire of the Arab residents of the so-called West Bank to be immediately annexed to Jordan. Subsequent conferences occurred in Ramallah and then Nablus, which declared their support for the resolutions.

The Arab residents of the so-called West Bank participated in the Jordanian Parliamentary elections of April 1950 and were equally represented in the parliament. On April 24, 1950, the newly elected parliament, noting it represented both the eastern bank of the Jordan as well as the western one, formally approved the annexation of the areas of Judea and Samaria conquered by Jordan, including the eastern part of Jerusalem. It unified them into the single state of Jordan, as confirmed by the then-king of Jordan, Abdullah I.

The Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) recognized Jordan’s sovereignty over these areas. It expressly provided in Article 24 of its original Charter of 1964 that it exercised no sovereignty over the West Bank that belonged to Jordan. Interestingly, it also expressly declared it exercised no sovereignty over Gaza. Its professed twin goals were Arab unity and the destruction of Israel.

Therefore, whatever rights Arab residents of Judea, Samaria and eastern Jerusalem may have had to assert any claim to sovereignty over these areas were fully vested in Jordan. Even the PLO acknowledged that these rights were ceded to Jordan.

Like any other sovereign state, Jordan could negotiate and barter away the sovereignty over any of its land. Thus, when it entered into a Treaty of Peace, dated Oct. 26, 1994, with the State of Israel and, in Article 3, demarcated the international boundary between Israel and Jordan as the Jordan River, it effectively ceded sovereignty over its former western bank to Israel.

In this regard, the provisions of Article 2, Section 1, are particularly cogent. It requires each party to recognize and respect the other’s sovereign territorial integrity and political independence. Thus, Jordan recognized Israel’s sovereignty over the land within its borders, which is demarcated as the Jordan River by the treaty, as noted above. Section 2 of Article 3 of the Treaty declares this boundary is the permanent, secure and recognized international border between Israel and Jordan. There is no explicit carve-out for any claim of sovereignty by the so-called Palestinians to the West Bank.

The Treaty, in Section 3 of Article 3, goes on to say the parties recognize the international boundary and each other’s territory, territorial waters and airspace as inviolable, and agree to respect and comply with them. Furthermore, Section 6 of Article 3 provides that each party is to deploy on its side of the international boundary upon the exchange of the instruments of ratification of the treaty, which occurred during King Hussein’s first official visit to Israel, on Nov. 1, 1994 (after approval by the Israeli Knesset and ratification by Jordan’s Chamber of Deputies). Once again, it should be noted that these sovereign rights are not made subject to or otherwise expressly qualified by any claims of the so-called Palestinians.

Moreover, under the Jordanian Nationality Law of 1954, any person who possessed Palestinian nationality (other than Jews) before May 15, 1948, and was a regular resident in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan between Dec. 20, 1949 and Feb. 16, 1954—or whose father holds Jordanian nationality—is deemed to be a Jordanian national. Notice the express exception for Jews.

The Israeli victory over Jordan in 1967 enabled Israel to liberate Judea and Samaria. Under international law, as embodied in the 1920 San Remo Declaration—unanimously adopted by the League of Nations in 1922 and reconfirmed by the 1924 Anglo-American Treaty—it was and shall remain an integral part of Israel. Jews began once again to live in Judea and Samaria, as they were legally entitled to do historically and under these foundational international treaties and laws. 

While Jordan has been making efforts since 1988 to revoke the citizenship of many of its citizens living in Judea and Samaria, it is not at all clear that this is legally permissible. Furthermore, there appears to be no legal impediment to reinstating the citizenship purportedly revoked.

It’s time for King Abdullah II to allow his citizens to come home and resettle in Jordan proper. The charade of governance by members of the PLO, Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, Hamas and the alphabet soup of other organizations that purport to comprise the terrorist-supporting kleptocracy, known as the Palestinian Authority, must be ended. “Pay for slay” is just one example of how nothing has changed. It’s all just clever window-dressing. The P.A. doesn’t want to live side by side in peace with the Jewish State of Israel but to destroy it.

It is delusional to believe otherwise and those who ignore reality do so at their peril. Whether Hamas in Gaza, the P.A. in Judea and Samaria, or Hezbollah in Lebanon, the terrorist threat is real and abiding. Wishing it away or pretending it doesn’t exist is not a real plan of action. It’s time to overcome the challenge by eliminating the source of the problem.#

The opinions and facts presented in this article are those of the author, and neither Jewish News Services nor its partners assume any responsibility for them.

Sabah mineral mining case, a betrayal by the power that be

By Daniel John Jambun, 18-2-2025

THE claim that Chief Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor and his government have dismantled a so-called cartel conspiracy to rob Sabah’s resources is nothing more than a smokescreen to divert attention from the real issue.

The real issue is why the Chief Minister failed to tender out the Prospecting Licenses (PLs) and mining concessions to the highest bidder in a transparent process. If these licenses and concessions had been fairly awarded through an open competitive bidding system, the state and its people would have received maximum financial benefit from their own natural resources.

Instead, these lucrative PLs and concessions were handed out to assemblymen, raising serious concerns about political bribery, abuse of power, and corruption. This was not about good governance—it was about using Sabah’s resources as political leverage to secure loyalty and consolidate power.

Political Bribery & Irresponsibility

1. Assemblymen were granted valuable PLs and concessions as incentives to defect to the ruling party.

2. A video clip has surfaced showing assemblymen receiving money in exchange for these PLs and concessions.

3. While the Chief Minister revoked cartel-linked licenses, those who received money in return for these PLs and concessions must return it. Anything less is outright irresponsible and amounts to fraud.

The people of Sabah do not oppose the awarding of PLs and concessions to foreign companies—provided they are the highest bidder in a fair and transparent process. The issue is not about who gets the licenses, but about how they are awarded. Any decision regarding Sabah’s resources must prioritize the best financial return for the state and its people, not the political survival of a few leaders.

The Court of Public Opinion Will Decide

MACC Chief Commissioner Azam Baki has stated that the video clip showing assemblymen receiving money is heavily edited and cannot be used as legal evidence.

This statement, however, is a blessing in disguise—because the issue is now in the hands of the court of public opinion. And this court will deliver its verdict in the coming Sabah State Election.

The people of Sabah are not blind. They see the manipulation, the political bribery, and the abuse of state resources for power consolidation. And when the time comes, they will decide the outcome at the ballot box.

A Call for Immediate Transparency and Accountability

We demand the following:

1. Immediate Disclosure of All PL and Concession Agreements – The public has the right to know who received these licenses, how they were awarded, and under what conditions.

2. The Return of All Illegally Obtained Funds – Any assemblyman who accepted money in exchange for PLs or concessions must immediately return it. Keeping the money while claiming innocence is both irresponsible and deceitful.

3. Implementation of a Transparent Open Tender System – All future PLs and concessions must go through a competitive bidding process, ensuring that the highest bidder wins and the people of Sabah receive the maximum benefit.

4. Legislative Reforms to Prevent Political Exploitation of State Resources – There must be legal safeguards to stop the misuse of state assets for political survival.

Sabah’s resources belong to the people, not to a handful of privileged politicians. The Chief Minister and his government cannot claim to have ended corruption while allowing those who profited from this scheme to keep their ill-gotten gains.

This will not be forgotten. The people of Sabah will hold those responsible accountable at the ballot box.

We demand accountability. We demand transparency. We demand justice.

Daniel John Jambun is a Sabah activist.

Versi bahasa Melayu:

RASUAH DALAM PERLOMBONGAN MINERAL SABAH (SMM): PENGKHIANATAN TERHADAP KEPERCAYAAN AWAM

Oleh Daniel John Jambun, 18-2-2025

Dakwaan bahawa Ketua Menteri Datuk Hajiji Noor dan kerajaannya telah membongkar konspirasi kartel untuk merompak sumber Sabah tidak lebih daripada satu helah untuk mengalihkan perhatian daripada isu sebenar.

Isu sebenar adalah mengapa Ketua Menteri gagal membuka tender bagi Lesen Prospek (PL) dan konsesi perlombongan kepada pembida tertinggi melalui proses yang telus. Sekiranya lesen dan konsesi ini diberikan secara adil melalui sistem bidaan terbuka yang kompetitif, negeri dan rakyat Sabah akan memperoleh manfaat kewangan maksimum daripada sumber semula jadi mereka sendiri.

Sebaliknya, lesen PL dan konsesi yang menguntungkan ini telah diberikan kepada wakil rakyat, menimbulkan kebimbangan serius mengenai rasuah politik, penyalahgunaan kuasa, dan amalan korupsi. Ini bukan soal tadbir urus yang baik—tetapi tentang bagaimana sumber Sabah digunakan sebagai alat politik untuk mendapatkan kesetiaan dan mengukuhkan kuasa.

Rasuah Politik & Ketidakbertanggungjawaban

Wakil rakyat diberikan PL dan konsesi bernilai tinggi sebagai insentif untuk berpaling tadah ke parti pemerintah.

Satu rakaman video telah muncul yang menunjukkan wakil rakyat menerima wang sebagai pertukaran bagi PL dan konsesi ini.

Walaupun Ketua Menteri telah membatalkan lesen yang dikaitkan dengan kartel, mereka yang menerima wang sebagai balasan untuk PL dan konsesi mesti memulangkannya. Jika tidak, ia adalah satu tindakan yang tidak bertanggungjawab dan satu bentuk penipuan.

Rakyat Sabah tidak menentang pemberian PL dan konsesi kepada syarikat asing—dengan syarat mereka adalah pembida tertinggi dalam satu proses yang adil dan telus. Isunya bukan siapa yang mendapat lesen, tetapi bagaimana ia diberikan. Setiap keputusan mengenai sumber Sabah mesti mengutamakan pulangan kewangan terbaik untuk negeri dan rakyatnya, bukan kelangsungan politik segelintir pemimpin.

Mahkamah Pendapat Umum Akan Menentukan

Ketua Pesuruhjaya SPRM, Azam Baki, telah menyatakan bahawa rakaman video yang menunjukkan wakil rakyat menerima wang telah disunting dengan berat dan tidak boleh dijadikan bukti sah di mahkamah.

Namun, kenyataan ini adalah satu hikmah tersembunyi—kerana isu ini kini berada di tangan mahkamah pendapat umum. Dan mahkamah ini akan memberikan keputusannya dalam Pilihan Raya Negeri Sabah yang akan datang.

Rakyat Sabah tidak buta. Mereka melihat manipulasi, rasuah politik, dan penyalahgunaan sumber negeri untuk mengukuhkan kuasa. Dan apabila tiba masanya, mereka akan menentukan keputusan di peti undi.

Tuntutan Segera untuk Ketelusan dan Kebertanggungjawaban

Kami menuntut perkara berikut:

Pendedahan Segera Semua Perjanjian PL dan Konsesi – Rakyat berhak mengetahui siapa yang menerima lesen ini, bagaimana ia diberikan, dan di bawah syarat apa.

Pemulangan Segera Semua Dana yang Diperoleh Secara Tidak Sah – Mana-mana wakil rakyat yang menerima wang sebagai pertukaran untuk PL atau konsesi mesti segera memulangkannya. Menyimpan wang tersebut sambil mendakwa tidak bersalah adalah tindakan yang tidak bertanggungjawab dan tidak jujur.

Pelaksanaan Sistem Tender Terbuka yang Telus – Semua PL dan konsesi pada masa hadapan mesti melalui proses bidaan kompetitif, memastikan pembida tertinggi menang dan rakyat Sabah memperoleh manfaat maksimum.

Reformasi Perundangan untuk Menghalang Penyalahgunaan Sumber Negeri bagi Kepentingan Politik – Mesti ada perlindungan undang-undang bagi menghentikan penyalahgunaan aset negeri demi kelangsungan politik.

Sumber Sabah adalah milik rakyat, bukan milik segelintir ahli politik yang berkuasa. Ketua Menteri dan kerajaannya tidak boleh mendakwa telah menamatkan rasuah sambil membiarkan mereka yang mendapat keuntungan daripada skim ini menyimpan hasil haram mereka.

Ini tidak akan dilupakan. Rakyat Sabah akan menuntut pertanggungjawaban di peti undi.

Kami menuntut pertanggungjawaban. Kami menuntut ketelusan. Kami menuntut keadilan.#

Gindol Initiative for Civil Society Borneo among 10 NGOs who calls for review on power of Public Prosecutor

Dr Kanul Gindol, is the founding chairman of Gindol Initiative for Civil Society Borneo.

Allow judicial review over PP's decision, say NGOs

As reported by the Malaysiakini, 16-2-2025

Summary

• Several NGOs urge the government to amend the Federal Constitution to allow judicial review of the public prosecutor’s decisions on initiating, discontinuing or not pressing charges in court.

• This is to allow the court to decide whether the public prosecutor’s decision is valid or otherwise.

• NGOs also urge the government to expedite the separation of the Attorney-General’s Chambers from the public prosecutor.

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Several NGOs have urged the government to amend the Federal Constitution to allow judicial review of the public prosecutor’s decisions on initiating, discontinuing or not pressing charges in court.

“We also call for the right of judicial review of decisions of a public prosecutor, just as we already have the right to go for judicial review of the prime minister or minister’s decisions.

“This will allow the court to consider whether the public prosecutor’s decision was illegal, procedurally unfair, irrational or even incompatible with human rights.

“It will ensure no wrongdoing or abuse of power by the public prosecutor, who represents Malaysia and the people in the administration of criminal justice,” they said in a joint statement today.

Among the NGOs which signed the statement were Malaysians Against Death Penalty and Torture, Center for Orang Asli Concerns, Gindol Initiative for Civil Society Borneo, Parti Rakyat Malaysia and Aliran.

On Sept 4, 2023, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) of the corruption case involving millions of ringgit from Yayasan Akalbudi.

The deputy public prosecutor said the DNAA bid is based on 10 or 11 reasons, among them to allow a more comprehensive and complete investigation into Zahid's case.

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi

This came despite the High Court ordering Zahid to enter his defence on Jan 24, 2022, after the prosecution established a prima facie case against the Bagan Datuk MP.

On Dec 17 last year, the Court of Appeal ruled against an activist’s application to commence private prosecution against two Muslim preachers who purportedly insulted non-Islamic religions and practices.

Global Human Rights Federation president S Shashi Kumar, who is the applicant, said the court cited Article 145 of the Federal Constitution to reject his application.

“They (the judge) said we cannot proceed with the private prosecution because of Article 145, because the attorney-general holds the executive power to decide whether they (the prosecution) want to proceed with a particular case or otherwise.

“Article 145(3) gives them the full power and we cannot question that," he was reported as saying.

Expedite separation of offices

On that note, the NGOs urged the government to expedite its plan to separate the Attorney-General’s Chambers from the public prosecutor’s office.

They said this is to ensure there is no longer a perception that the public prosecutor is acting on the instruction of the prime minister or the government.

“Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has recognised that the separation of powers between AG and the public prosecutor is not merely a division of responsibilities, but a crucial step in preserving the integrity of the office.

“And he has mentioned that a cabinet draft paper on the matter is expected to be ready by the middle of 2025.

“We hope the needed amendments to the Federal Constitution and relevant laws be tabled in Parliament soon, and that Malaysia will finally have an independent public prosecutor and AG by the third quarter of this year,” they added.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said

On May 8 last year, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said went to Ottawa, Canada to conduct a detailed study on the plan to separate both offices.

"The Malaysian delegation is scheduled to attend a series of important meetings with Canadian government senior officials and to exchange views and share information and knowledge, especially in their valuable experience in successfully implementing the separation of powers of the AGC and the public prosecutor’s office almost 20 years ago," she said. -Malaysiakini, 15/2/2025

 

A failing Umno-Warisan collaboration; difficult to work out

Below is a paper sighted by Borneo Herald, outlining a proposal, most likely from a party that wants to see Warisan and Umno work together, to defeat the GRS+PH Sabah state government at the impending state election. This, however, was shot down by Warisan's information chief, Azis Zaman, who claimed his party will not collaborate with Umno for the election. The paper cannot be said though as a possible co-operation between BN and Warisan. At best it is between Umno and Warisan only as BN's other component parties like PBRS and MCA are not in the equation. This, however could serve as a guideline as to where Umno is very keen to contest, and hopes Warisan to give way.. Editor

Key Points and Facts:

1. BN Sabah and Warisan Negotiation:

Both parties are in discussions to reach a compromise for 50 out of 73 state assembly seats in the upcoming Sabah state election (PRN Sabah).

The discussion involves a quid pro quo strategy where they will not contest against each other in these selected seats.

2. Status of the Negotiation:

As of February, BN Sabah Chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin and Warisan President Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal have held multiple meetings.

Both parties conducted separate research and studies to evaluate their winning chances.

It is not an official alliance but rather a political compromise to strengthen both parties' positions in the election.

3. Nature of the Compromise:

No joint campaign or manifesto will be involved.

Supporters of both parties in the agreed-upon seats will be encouraged to vote for the mutually selected candidate.

In the remaining 23 seats, both parties are free to contest without compromise.

4. Seat Distribution in the Discussion:

The 50 seats are expected to be split roughly 25-30 seats for UMNO and 25-30 seats for Warisan.

UMNO’s Proposal:

Warisan should give way in 25 seats, including 14 seats won by BN Sabah in the last PRN and 11 seats currently held by Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (GAGASAN), which were previously won by Bersatu or independents.

BN does not want to cooperate with GAGASAN, as the party wants to contest in seats where BN’s elected representatives switched allegiance to GAGASAN.

5. BN’s 14 Seats Won in the Last PRN:

N.02 Bengkoka (Harun Durabi)

N.09 Tempasuk (Mohd Arshad bin Bistari)

N.10 Usukan (Datuk Salleh Said Keruak)

N.13 Pantai Dalit (Jasnih Daya)

N.16 Karambunai (Datuk Yakub Khan)

N.24 Tanjung Keramat (Ir Shahelmey Yahya)

N.29 Pantai Manis (Mohd Tamin bin Zainal)

N.48 Sugut (Datuk James Ratib)

N.51 Sungai Manila (Mokran Ingkat)

N.52 Sungai Sibuga (Hj Mohamad Hamsan)

N.58 Lamag (Datuk Bung Moktar Radin)

N.59 Sukau (Datuk Jafry Arifin)

N.67 Balung (Hamild @Hamid Awang)

N.71 Tanjung Batu (Andi Muhammad Suryady)

6. UMNO’s Concerns with GAGASAN:

GAGASAN wants to field candidates in BN's previously won seats, including Sugut, Pantai Dalit, Tempasuk, and Balung.

GAGASAN is also pushing for BN to nominate Ir Shahelmey in Tanjung Keramat, despite him being suspended from UMNO.

7. BN’s Proposed 11 Additional Seats Where Warisan Should Not Contest:

Pitas

Pintasan

Paginatan

Liawan

Klias

Nabawan

Labuk

Apas

Kuala Penyu

Kemabong

Kuamut

8. BN’s Offer in Return:

BN/UMNO will not contest in 26 seats won by Warisan in the last PRN, including:

Banggi, Darau, Likas, Luyang, Tanjung Aru, Petagas, Kepayan, Moyog, Limbahau, Bongawan, Sindumin, Melalap, Sekong, Karamunting, Elopura, Tanjung Papat, Tungku, Segama, Silam, Kunak, Sulabayan, Senallang, Bugaya, Sri Tanjong, Merotai, and Sebatik.

9. Controversy Over Two Key Seats:

Gum Gum and Kukusan are disputed areas where BN lost by 269 votes and 10 votes to Warisan, respectively.

BN is keen on contesting these seats as they consider them their traditional strongholds.

Summary:

BN Sabah and Warisan are negotiating a seat-sharing deal in 50 out of 73 state assembly constituencies.

The agreement would prevent direct competition in these seats while not forming an official coalition.

BN wants Warisan to give way in 25 seats, while BN would reciprocate by not contesting in 26 Warisan-held seats.

There are disagreements over certain constituencies, including Gum Gum and Kukusan.

The deal excludes GAGASAN, reflecting BN’s reluctance to cooperate with them.

This compromise, if successful, could significantly impact the political landscape in the upcoming PRN Sabah.

Sabah Must Rise--No More Betrayal, No More Broken Promises

By Daniel John Jambun, 12-2-2025

THE recent statement by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Joachim Gunsalam, titled "GRS Government Aims for Political Stability and Development Like Sarawak", published in Borneo Post on February 6, exposes the glaring contradictions within Sabah’s leadership.

How much longer must Sabahans endure this injustice? How many more times will we allow corrupt, visionless leaders to rob us of our future while Sarawak surges ahead?

For decades, Sabah has been blessed with immense natural wealth—oil, gas, forests, and a hardworking people. Yet, we remain among the poorest in Malaysia. This is not because we lack resources. It is because we lack leaders with courage, integrity, and vision to fight for what is rightfully ours.

The Hard Truth: Sabah Has Been Betrayed!

Sabah and Sarawak were supposed to be equal partners in the formation of Malaysia. Both states are rich in natural resources. Yet, as of 2025:

✅ Sarawak’s state revenue stands at RM14.2 billion, while Sabah’s is only RM6.4 billion.

✅ Sarawak is spending RM10.9 billion on development, while Sabah is stuck with a mere RM1.2 billion.

✅ Sarawak has accumulated financial reserves of RM41 billion, while Sabah has barely RM6 billion.

✅ Sarawak enjoys stable electricity, clean water, and modern infrastructure, while Sabah is crippled by blackouts, water shortages, and crumbling roads.

Why? Because Sabah’s leaders—past and present—have failed us.

The betrayal is not just from Semenanjung-controlled parties that exploit our resources. It is also from our own Sabah politicians, who have spent decades selling out our rights while enriching themselves.

We have given BN and now GRS  chance after chance. They preached political stability, made promises of development, and yet, nothing has changed. Instead, they left us with the same corruption, incompetence, and suffering.

Sabahans Are Tired of Excuses!

While Sarawak generates enough electricity and capable of supplying Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore, Sabahans sit in darkness, fearing another statewide blackout.

While Sarawak has excess water and sufficient to supply its neighbours, Sabahans struggle with dry taps and unreliable water supply.

While Sarawak builds modern highways, bridges, and infrastructure, Sabahans are forced to drive on pothole-ridden roads that are a national disgrace.

This is not bad luck. This is the direct result of weak leadership, political cowardice, and corruption.

GRS’ Own Contradictions Prove Their Incompetence!

Just last year, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor stated that the GRS government would not follow Sarawak’s success. Now, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Joachim Gunsalam says GRS will follow Sarawak.

This glaring contradiction proves what Sabahans have long suspected:

o Sabah’s leadership has no vision, no direction, and no plan.

o The Deputy Chief Minister is openly contradicting the Chief Minister, exposing the internal chaos within GRS.

o If Sarawak’s model is the right one, then Hajiji’s refusal to follow it last year proves he is either ignorant or too weak to implement real change.

This is not leadership. This is incapable and incompetence at the highest level.

A New Beginning—Sabah Must Take Back Its Future!

The same politicians who failed Sabah for decades are once again asking for another chance. They claim that “political stability” is the solution. But let’s be clear—stability means nothing if it only preserves a broken system.

Sabah does not need stability under failed leaders. Sabah needs a complete reset.

Sabah Must Reject Betrayal and Take Back Its Future!

✅ Reject corruption.

✅ Reject leaders who have failed Sabah for decades.

✅ Reject Semenanjung-controlled parties that do not prioritize Sabah’s rights.

Sabah deserves leaders who will fight for autonomy, wealth, and dignity. Leaders who are not afraid to demand what rightfully belongs to Sabah.

This is no longer just about politics. This is about survival.

This is about reclaiming Sabah’s future.

This is about breaking free from betrayal and broken promises.

Sabah must rise now—or be left behind forever.#

Versi Bahasa Malaysia

Sabah Mesti Bangkit—Tiada Lagi Pengkhianatan, Tiada Lagi Janji Kosong

KENYATAAN terbaru oleh Timbalan Ketua Menteri, Datuk Seri Dr. Joachim Gunsalam, bertajuk "Kerajaan GRS Menyasarkan Kestabilan Politik dan Pembangunan Seperti Sarawak", yang diterbitkan dalam Borneo Post pada 6 Februari, mendedahkan kontradiksi ketara dalam kepimpinan Sabah.

Berapa lama lagi rakyat Sabah perlu menanggung ketidakadilan ini? Berapa kali lagi kita akan membiarkan pemimpin yang korup dan tidak berwawasan merampas masa depan kita, sementara Sarawak terus melangkah ke hadapan?

Selama berdekad-dekad, Sabah telah dianugerahkan kekayaan semula jadi yang melimpah—minyak, gas, hutan, serta rakyat yang rajin bekerja. Namun, kita kekal sebagai antara negeri termiskin di Malaysia. Ini bukan kerana kita kekurangan sumber. Ini kerana kita kekurangan pemimpin yang berani, berintegriti, dan berwawasan untuk mempertahankan hak Sabah.

Hakikat Pahit: Sabah Telah Dikhianati!

Sabah dan Sarawak sepatutnya menjadi rakan kongsi yang setara dalam pembentukan Malaysia. Kedua-dua negeri kaya dengan sumber asli. Namun, pada tahun 2025:

✅ Pendapatan negeri Sarawak mencecah RM14.2 bilion, manakala Sabah hanya RM6.4 bilion.

✅ Sarawak membelanjakan RM10.9 bilion untuk pembangunan, tetapi Sabah hanya RM1.2 bilion.

✅ Sarawak memiliki rizab kewangan terkumpul sebanyak RM41 bilion, sementara Sabah hanya mempunyai sedikit lebih RM6 bilion.

✅ Sarawak menikmati bekalan elektrik stabil, air bersih, dan infrastruktur moden, sementara Sabah terus mengalami gangguan elektrik, kekurangan air, dan jalan raya yang rosak.

Mengapa? Kerana pemimpin Sabah—dahulu dan sekarang—telah gagal dalam tanggungjawab mereka!

Pengkhianatan ini bukan hanya datang dari parti yang dikawal oleh Semenanjung yang mengeksploitasi sumber kita. Ia juga datang daripada pemimpin Sabah sendiri, yang telah berpuluh tahun menjual hak rakyat demi kepentingan peribadi mereka.

Kita telah memberikan peluang kepada BN dan kini GRS. Mereka bercakap tentang kestabilan politik. Mereka menjanjikan pembangunan. Namun, tiada perubahan. Sebaliknya, mereka meninggalkan kita dengan rasuah, ketidakcekapan, dan penderitaan yang berpanjangan.

Rakyat Sabah Sudah Penat dengan Alasan!

🔴 Sarawak menghasilkan tenaga elektrik yang mencukupi dan mampu membekalkannya ke Semenanjung Malaysia dan Singapura. Sabah pula terus bergelap, bimbang akan gangguan elektrik yang berulang.

🔴 Sarawak memiliki lebihan air dan mampu membekalkannya kepada negeri jiran. Sabah pula terus mengalami kekurangan air bersih dan bekalan yang tidak menentu.

🔴 Sarawak membina lebuh raya moden, jambatan, dan infrastruktur berkualiti tinggi. Sabah pula masih bergelut dengan jalan berlubang yang menjadi bahan ejekan di peringkat nasional.

Ini bukan nasib malang. Ini adalah akibat daripada kepimpinan yang lemah, politik pengecut, dan budaya rasuah yang berleluasa.

Kontradiksi Kepimpinan GRS Membuktikan Ketidakcekapan Mereka!

Tahun lalu, Ketua Menteri Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor secara terbuka menyatakan bahawa kerajaan GRS tidak akan mengikuti kejayaan Sarawak. Kini, Timbalan Ketua Menteri Datuk Seri Dr. Joachim Gunsalam pula menyatakan GRS akan mengikuti langkah Sarawak.

Kontradiksi ketara ini membuktikan apa yang rakyat Sabah telah lama sedari:

🔴 Pemimpin Sabah tidak mempunyai visi, hala tuju, atau pelan yang jelas.

🔴 Timbalan Ketua Menteri secara terbuka mencanggahi kenyataan Ketua Menteri, membuktikan bahawa GRS sendiri tidak mempunyai kesepakatan dalam kepimpinan mereka.

🔴 Jika model Sarawak adalah model terbaik, maka keengganan Hajiji untuk mengikutinya tahun lalu membuktikan beliau sama ada tidak memahami keperluan Sabah atau terlalu lemah untuk melaksanakan perubahan sebenar.

Ini bukan kepimpinan. Ini adalah kegagalan dan ketidakcekapan di tahap tertinggi!

Permulaan Baru—Sabah Mesti Merebut Semula Masa Depannya!

Pemimpin yang gagal mentadbir Sabah selama puluhan tahun kini sekali lagi meminta peluang kedua. Mereka mendakwa bahawa "kestabilan politik" adalah penyelesaiannya. Tetapi hakikatnya jelas—kestabilan tidak bermakna apa-apa jika hanya mengekalkan sistem yang rosak!

Sabah tidak memerlukan kestabilan di bawah pemimpin yang gagal. Sabah memerlukan perubahan total.

Sabah Mesti Menolak Pengkhianatan dan Merebut Masa Depannya!

✅ Tolak rasuah.

✅ Tolak pemimpin yang telah gagal selama berdekad-dekad.

✅ Tolak parti yang dikawal oleh Semenanjung dan tidak mengutamakan hak Sabah.

Sabah berhak mendapat pemimpin yang akan berjuang untuk autonomi, kekayaan, dan maruah negeri ini. Pemimpin yang tidak takut untuk menuntut hak Sabah.

Ini bukan lagi soal politik. Ini soal kelangsungan hidup.

Ini tentang merebut kembali masa depan Sabah.

Ini tentang membebaskan Sabah daripada pengkhianatan dan janji kosong.

Sabah mesti bangkit sekarang—atau terus ketinggalan selamanya!#

'The roar of the lion of Judah': Netanyahu’s address to Trump in Washington D.C.

Special Piece

Israel PM, Benjamin Netanyahu who is currently in Washington D.C. US, is the first foreign leader invited by newly-inagurated US President, Donald Trump for a meeting at the White House. We in Borneo Herald feel Mr Netanyahu's address to Trump a day ago carried a lot of weight for the world, and spoke volumes of the US-Israel resolve to finish the rising violence against the only Jewish state.. Editor

Here is PM Netanyahu's address to Trump :

“Thank you, Mr. President. I’m honored that you invited me to be the first foreign leader to visit the White House in your second term.

This is a testament to your friendship and support for the Jewish state and the Jewish people. I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again: You are the greatest friend Israel has ever had in the White House. That’s why the people of Israel have such enormous respect for you.

In your first term, you recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, you moved the American embassy there, you recognized Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights, you withdrew from the disastrous Iran nuclear deal. I remember we spoke about it, and you said, “This is the worst deal I’ve ever seen. I’m elected, I’m walking out of it.” That’s exactly what you did. I think it speaks loudly for common sense, just looking at things and seeing them as they are.

And, of course, you also brokered the groundbreaking Abraham Accords in which Israel made peace with four Arab states. You did this in four months. Nothing happened for a quarter of a century, but in four months, we were able, working together under your leadership, to have four historic peace accords.

And now, in the first days of your second term, you picked up right where you left off. Your leadership to help bring our hostages home, among them American citizens. You freed up munitions that have been withheld from Israel in the midst of a seven-front war for our existence. 

You ended unjust sanctions against law-abiding Israeli citizens, you boldly confronted the scourge of antisemitism, you stopped funding international organizations like UNRWA that support and fund terrorists, and today, you renewed the maximum pressure campaign against Iran.

Ladies and gentlemen, all this will happen in just two weeks. Can we imagine where we’ll be in four years? I can, I know you can, Mr. President. For our part, we in Israel have been pretty busy, too.

Since the horrendous October 7th attack, we’ve been fighting our common enemies and changing the face of the Middle East. On that infamous day, Hamas monsters savagely murdered innocent people, including more than 40 Americans. They beheaded men, raped women, and burnt babies alive, and they took 251 people hostage to the dungeons of Gaza.

After this worst attack on Jews since the Holocaust, Iran and its henchmen in the Middle East were absolutely ecstatic. Haniyeh praised the massacre, Sinwar said Israel was finished, and Nasrallah boasted that Israel was “as feeble as a spider’s web.”

Well, Mr. President, Haniyeh is gone, Sinwar is gone, Nasrallah is gone, and we’ve devastated Hamas, decimated Hezbollah, destroyed Assad’s remaining armaments, and crippled Iran’s air defenses. In doing this, we’ve defeated some of America’s worst enemies. We took out terrorists who were wanted for decades for shedding rivers of American blood, including 241 Marines murdered in Beirut. We accomplished all this with the indomitable spirit of our people and the boundless courage of our soldiers.

The Bible says that the people of Israel shall rise like lions, and boy, did we rise. Today, the roar of the lion of Judah is heard loudly throughout the Middle East.

Israel has never been stronger, and the Iran terror axis has never been weaker. But as we discussed, Mr. President, to secure our future and bring peace to our region, we have to finish the job.

In Gaza, Israel has three goals: Destroy Hamas’s military and governing capabilities, secure the release of all our hostages, and ensure that Gaza never again poses a threat to Israel.

I believe, Mr. President, that your willingness to puncture conventional thinking, thinking that has failed time and time and time again.

Your willingness to think outside the box with fresh ideas will help us to achieve these goals. And I’ve seen you do this many times. You cut to the chase, see things others refuse to see, say things others refuse to say, and after the jaws drop, people scratch their heads and say, “You know, he’s right.” This is the kind of thinking that enabled us to bring the Abraham Accords, shape the Middle East, and bring peace.

We also see eye to eye on Iran. The same Iran that tried to kill us both. They tried to kill you and they tried through their proxies to kill me. We’re both committed to rolling back Iran’s aggression in the region and ensuring that Iran never develops a nuclear weapon.

Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, Israel will end the war by winning the war. Israel’s victory will be America’s victory. We’ll not only win the war, working together, we’ll win the peace. With your leadership and our partnership, I believe that we will forge a brilliant future for our region and bring our great alliance to even greater heights. Thank you״.#

Where is the RM1,000 promised by Sabah govt to flood victims? asks Parti Kerjasama Anak Negeri

                               Dr Edwin Bosi 

6-2-2025

PENAMPANG : Supreme Council Member of Parti Kerjasama Anak Negeri, Dr Edwin Bosi, today demanded to know whether or not the Sabah Government has fulfilled their promise to give RM1000 financial aid to every family affected by the massive floods in Penampang last year. 

He said, if he remembered it correctly, political leaders from the ruling party has told affected villagers that they will help them to get financial assistance from the State government.

He said expectation was very high after local officials from the local authority went around affected villagers taking the particulars of flood victims purportedly to document property losses.

However, Dr Edwin who is formerly the State Assemblyman for Kepayan lamented after more than a year, he is yet to see any sign of the financial assistance promised to flood victims.

"I am hearing many grouses from among local villagers in Penampang affected by the floods last year that they are still waiting for the RM1000 cash assistance promised to them.

"Was the RM1000 cash assistance promised to flood victims a fake promise?" asked Dr Edwin who is also the Party's Coordinator for the West Coast. 

Given the recent flash floods affecting local villagers in Penampang, Dr Edwin demanded that the Sabah government double the financial assistance to RM2000 to mitigate the sufferings of flood victims.

Families desperately need assistance to buy essential items such as clothings, kitchen wares, and replace damaged furnitures and electrical appliances.#