PBS loyal to Sabah govt, political rumours nothing new, says party veep

KOTA KINABALU: There should be no doubt as to Parti Bersatu Sabah's (PBS) loyalty to the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition government, says PBS vice-president Datuk Johnny Mositun.

He said speculation of PBS joining opposition Parti Warisan Sabah is nothing new, but his party has been working with GRS to develop the state and will continue to do so.

Mositun's statement on Thursday (May 20) echoed that of Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin on Wednesday (May 19).

Bung, the Sabah Barisan Nasional and Umno chief, said the rumours were played up by certain quarters to confuse the people.

"Speculation was rife after the Sabah state election last year that PBS would join Warisan to form the new state government.

"However, PBS' stand is that we will continue to be in GRS, to work with the component parties to develop the state.

"In politics, people can say anything but we stand solidly behind PBS president Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili, and support the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin," said Mositun, a former deputy state assembly speaker.

He said although there may be some grievances among PBS leaders and members, it does not translate to any intention to destroy the relationship among GRS components.

"Keep in mind that everyone has a role to play and extend assistance when it is needed," Mositun added.