KOTA KINABALU: Bersatu President Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has called for a thorough and transparent investigation into graft allegations involving a businessman and implicating a former senior political secretary to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
He urged the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the case, which is also linked to allegations made by the businessman against Sabah leaders regarding corruption.
"The senior political secretary has resigned, and the MACC must carry out their investigations responsibly and decisively," he stated during his speech at a Perikatan Nasional election rally in Telipok on Thursday (Nov 27).
Muhyiddin emphasised that the election presents an opportunity for the people of Sabah to send a clear warning to Putrajaya, urging them to voice their concerns about various issues facing the country due to the federal government's policies.
He pointed out that Sabahans, like many Malaysians, are struggling with rising living costs, subsidy rationalisation policies, and the controversial trade deal with the United States, which he described as a betrayal of the nation.
Rallying support for 42 Perikatan candidates competing in the state elections, Muhyiddin asserted that it was time to send an early warning to Putrajaya, stating that empty promises and changes to commitments should not be tolerated.
"Sabah can reflect the sentiments of Malaysians by supporting Perikatan candidates. This will send a clear message for the upcoming General Elections, which some speculate could be held as early as 2026," he added, noting that it is the state elections that are taking place soon.
Muhyiddin mentioned that the Perikatan government has outlined a comprehensive plan for Sabah in its manifesto and is committed to delivering on that plan if granted the mandate from the people to govern the state.
"There is much work to be done. Previous governments have made promises to address the state’s issues, but what happened to those commitments? The people of Sabah continue to struggle with essential infrastructure needs," he remarked. He continued by stating that a Perikatan government would create 60,000 jobs through various socio-economic measures planned in their detailed manifesto.
"That’s our pledge; we won’t backtrack. We have a government now that can effect change. We will deliver what we promise, and we can achieve that if we form the state government," he concluded.
