PH leaders told to refrain from twisting facts

KUCHING: Sarawak Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders have been urged to refrain from twisting facts and take things out of context on Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s recent comments on the latest episode of the Keluar Sekejap podcast.

Chief political secretary to the Premier, Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said while it may be difficult for PH Sarawak leaders to listen to the achievements of the Sarawak government led by the Premier during the podcast, it is advisable that they listen to the podcast in its entirety and not only for soundbites.

“What the Premier meant was that the collaboration between Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and parties that form the federal government, including PH does not exist in Sarawak.

“If anything, the Premier has been a gentleman politician when dealing with opposition parties in Sarawak and at the federal level and his achievements and track record is for all to see,” he said.

He said in response to Sarawak PH leaders slamming Abang Johari for saying PH does not exist in Sarawak.

In response to Democratic Action Party (DAP) Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong who described Abang Johari as being arrogant, Fazzrudin said on the contrary, it was arrogant for the latter to disregard the impact the Premier has made on Sarawakians and the effectiveness of his policies.

“It is also arrogant of her to discredit Sarawakians exercising their democratic rights to support GPS when she said DAP constituents were only doing the same,” the Tupong assemblyman said.

The Premier and the GPS leadership, he said, have been committed to ensuring political stability in Malaysia including working together with parties that form the federal government.

“However, we will not tolerate any attacks that are malicious, unjustified and disrespectful from these parties,” said Fazzrudin.