By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, April 18: A viral social media claim alleging that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is considering to contest in the Sabah general election has been dismissed as “false news and fabricated tales” by Sarawak’s Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS), Datuk Abdullah Saidol.
Responding to a reporter’s query, Abdullah stressed that there is no evidence whatsoever that Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg, who is also GPS chairman, had ever made such a statement, whether directly or indirectly.
“The social media postings are clearly a form of petty and shallow political slander, aimed at creating suspicion and unease between the people of Sabah and Sarawak.
“The Sarawak government leadership under the Premier has never intended, nor taken any action, to interfere in the political or administrative affairs of other states in Malaysia,” he said in a statement today.
He emphasised that the current leadership is fully focused on developing Sarawak in terms of infrastructure, economy and the wellbeing of its people, guided by clear policies and a pragmatic implementation agenda.
Abdullah, who is also Semop assemblyman, further noted that amid global economic uncertainties linked to ongoing tensions in West Asia, the Premier had recently announced additional financial assistance to help Sarawakians cope with rising living costs.
He said the ‘Sarawak First’ slogan reflects not only the commitment to safeguarding the State’s rights and interests, but also the leadership’s determination to drive development through a modern economic ecosystem, improved infrastructure, and enhanced public welfare.
At the same time, he said the Sarawak government remains open to constructive cooperation with other states for mutual progress and national wellbeing.
“Negative political sentiments or divisive rhetoric bring no benefit and will only weaken and disrupt the implementation of development agendas,” he added. — DayakDaily
