KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Umno is ramping up its attack on the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) state government, accusing its leaders of being rhetorical with no meaningful progress seen in the state.
Sabah Umno information chief Datuk Suhaimi Nasir said there was a slow pace in the development of infrastructure though the GRS state government claims to have resolved the infrastructure issues left behind by previous governments.
"The reality is, until today, many areas in Sabah, especially rural areas, are still lagging behind in terms of basic development such as roads, clean water supply, and electricity. In fact, it is getting worse," said Suhaimi, who is Libaran MP and state-nominated assemblyman in a statement.
He said GRS in its four years in government has not been able to reduce the development gap between Sabah and Peninsular Malaysia.
"Sabah remains one of the states lagging in terms of basic facilities and economic opportunities with eight districts being categorised as the poorest districts.
"Nevertheless, the Chief Minister proudly announced that Sabah had successfully eliminated the hardcore poor last August.
"But in September 2024, he announced the addition of Rumah Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) to give homes to the hardcore poor. Is this the true picture of hardcore poverty that has been successfully resolved " Suhaimi said, adding that differing statements only created doubts to the people and also domestic and foreign investors.
