Serve people regardless of political affiliation

Kota Kinabalu: All leaders, especially those at the grassroots level, are reminded to serve the people regardless of political affiliation to ensure the welfare of Sabahans was always taken care of, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Dr Joachim Gunsalam (pic).

The Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) Vice-President said only through such an attitude that every facility channelled by the Government could be enjoyed by all segments of society without being marginalised. 

He said government assistance to the people such as e-Kasih should be distributed fairly.

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“The attitude of favouritism should be set aside so that there is no negative perception towards the ruling government.

“Grassroots leaders need to wisely assess the status of recipients, letting those who really deserve to be listed as prospective recipients.

“We want only those who are really eligible for assistance such as from the e-Kasih programme and not those who actually do not need it but included as recipients simply because they have relation with the local community leaders. This is unacceptable,” he said in a statement, Sunday.

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Joachim, who is also State Industrial Development Minister and Kundasang Assemblyman, also suggested that grassroots leaders create committees to co-ordinate efforts to help the people in an area.

“The committee should include representatives of parties aligned to the Government, including those from the Member of Parliament office, councillors, Community Development Leader Unit (UPPM), Native Chiefs, Native Chief Representatives and JKPP (village development and security management committee),” he said. 

Before this, he added, the Joint Leadership Committee set up in Kundasang sub-district yielded positive results. 

“It is for the purpose of discussing and resolving matters or issues faced such as the absence of a site for a police station, fire and rescue station, Fama and others,” he said