KUCHING: SUPP-BN candidate for Batu Kawah,
Senator Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian called on the people to ponder long and hard on
whether they want to miss out on Chinese representation in the State
government.
Dr Sim who is also president of Sarawak
United People’s party (SUPP) said it was vital for Sarawak to have a fair and
balanced State government.
He added that the opposition always wanted
to deny the BN of a two-third majority.
“So why is it that it has to be the 16 Chinese-majority
seats to lose out? Without Chinese BN representatives in the State Legislative
Assembly, we lose out on a lot of things like in the policy-making process. We
should not let the Chinese community be compromised,” he said.
Dr Sim added that although SUPP is a
multi-racial party there is a serious lack of Chinese representation in the
State government. “SUPP wants to play a meaningful role in the State
Legislative Assembly and we want our voters’ voices to be heard loud and clear.
“However, we can only do so when we have the mandate of the people for us to
protect the interests of all communities. We want to ensure that no one is
being left behind.
“Sarawak is the first state in the country
to recognise the UEC (Unified Examination Certificate) and this shows that with
a strong State government we can fight for what we want.
“Hence, we must fully support our Chief
Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Haji Adenan Satem as he has laid down the
foundation for policies which are friendly and beneficial to the Chinese
community.
“The seat allocation process has been a
traumatic and difficult time but at the moment everyone must concentrate on
ensuring that BN wins all the 82 seats,” he said.
Dr Sim also urged the party members and supporters
to remain calm and united during the coming state election.
“It is important to have a balanced
government where all communities are represented. Nothing else is an option for
now but for everyone to work together. Our mission now is to make sure that we
have meaningful Chinese representation in the State government after the
election.
“When SUPP is in the government, we will be
able to work towards bringing economic progress and more infrastructure
development to the people and our community,” he added.
On opposition leaders who have been denied
entry to Sarawak, Dr Sim pointed out that under the Malaysia Agreement 1963,
immigration autonomy is one of the most important conditions.
“Sarawak does not deny entry to only
opposition leaders but to those who come and disturb the peace and harmony of
our society, regardless of party affiliation including UMNO. To those people
who are claiming that we are abusing our rights to win election that is
illogical because we all know it will not guarantee anybody’s victory.” Dr Sim
said.
Sarawak Tribune
Date Posted : Sunday 24-Apr-2016
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