Baseless accusations driven by political desperation - PBS

Borneo Post

2 days ago

Julita
KOTA KINABALU (June 30): Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) strongly condemns the recent unfounded accusations of corruption made against the party and its leaders.
Secretary-General Datuk Julita Majungki said that these allegations are not only false, but are clearly orchestrated political attacks intended to tarnish their reputation and undermine the trust that the people of Sabah have in the party.
'Let us be clear: PBS has always upheld the principles of integrity, humility and service to the people. Since our formation, we have stood firm in our mission to protect the rights of Sabahans and to fight for justice, fairness and autonomy within Malaysia.
'We do not serve ourselves. We serve the people. It is unfortunate that in today's political climate, when a party consistently stands for truth and refuses to compromise its values, it becomes a target,' she said.
She said the attacks on PBS today are not new, adding that they are part of a familiar pattern of political persecution aimed at weakening those who refuse to play the backroom deals.
'Our leaders have long been known for their clean record, sincere leadership and modest lifestyle. These are not just words, they are values we live by. The people who know us best can vouch for our simple way of life and our commitment to grassroots service.
'That is why these accusations, lacking in evidence and substance, are all the more painful, not just for us, but for the people who believe in our struggle. To our critics, we would like to tell them that they can attack our name, but they cannot destroy our principles.
'We will not stoop to your level. We will not retaliate with lies or slander. Instead, we will continue doing what we have always done, and that is to serve Sabah with honesty, humility and strength of character,' she stressed.
She added that PBS urges the public not to be misled by politically motivated narratives, adding that the party welcomes any investigation by independent, competent authorities, and that they are confident that the truth will prevail.
'In the end, the people of Sabah know who is truly working for them and who is merely playing politics. PBS will continue to walk the straight path. We are humbled by the support we continue to receive.
'We reaffirm our commitment to serve the people of Sabah with dignity and honesty, no matter how vicious the attacks may be. Together, let us rise above dirty politics. Together, we defend truth, justice, and Sabah,' she said.
Malaysiakini claimed in a recent article that six more politicians from Sabah – including from PBS – were involved in the mining licence corruption.