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KOTA KINABALU: Having a single dominant faction emerging from the 15th General Election (GE15) will allow the country to be governed with stability as well as ensure development, says Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin.
The Sabah Barisan Nasional chief said the coalition had provided a stable political platform over the years but this ended with GE14 in 2018 when no single faction became dominant.
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He said the situation gave rise to political instability at the expense of development and the well-being of the people.
As such, he said, the people must be cautious in the coming GE15 so that mistakes made the last time would not be repeated.
Bung Moktar said the people gave the Opposition the chance to govern in 2018.
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"But what did they do in 22 months of governance? They failed to deliver (on) the promises in their manifesto.
"There was only (their) grudge against Umno/Barisan," he said when opening Umno Bukit Garam Zone branches in Kinabatangan district on Monday (Sept 19).
Describing the results of 2018 polls as a "black episode" for Malaysia owing to the resulting instability, he said Umno and Barisan were determined to ensure that the government formed after GE15 would be a stable one.
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"To win... we must work and reach out to the people for their support," he told Umno members.
Bung Moktar said the morale of the party grassroots had improved and its preparations for GE15 had gained momentum.
"We don't just need enthusiasm, we also need strategy and action.
"All party branches, (all members and youths) need to play their respective roles, meet voters and organise as many programmes as possible," he said, adding that this was so that voters would be friendlier with and feel closer to Umno and Barisan.
