Pairin elaborates on quit talk

TENOM: Parti Bersatu Sabah President Joseph Pairin Kitingan said today that he would reveal the name of his successor only “when the time comes”.

Elaborating on a remark he made last Saturday that his retirement may not be far off, Pairin said in a media statement that the person replacing him should not deviate from the original struggle and traditions of the party.

“Who should replace me is not the important question,” he said. “The focus and agenda of PBS should be the priority.”

Pairin said the second and third echelon leaders in the party must at all times be mindful of developing situations and approach them in ways that would keep the party’s struggle relevant.

“Party members need to be creative, committed and proactive in carrying out their duties, in conveying the party policies to the people, especially the younger generation.”

He called on members to consolidate the spirit of unity to ensure that PBS remain “in the hearts of the people” and keep the respect of its counterparts in Barisan Nasional.

“I believe that in the absence of unity and respect in the PBS family, the party will not succeed in its mission and vision to continue the struggle for the people of Sabah,” he said.

He urged those appointed to the highest positions in the party to get their priorities right and to place unity and the common good above all else.

He said the party had no place for those who wanted to turn the party into a springboard for self-serving agendas.

-FMT