Musa (seventh right) and Asrie (ninth right) with organizing committee members of the golf tournament yesterday.
KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Aman has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the newly-elected Balingian representative, Yussibnosh Balo.
Musa said the 6,911-majority win by Barisan Nasional (BN) during the recent by-election proved that the party had support and endorsement from the people.
He was met by the press after the 21st Ex-Sabah Collegians Association (OSCA) Golf Tournament 2014 closing ceremony at the Sutera Harbour Golf and Country Club (SGHCC) here.
Yussibnosh, 48, had helped to retain the BN state seat with 8,194 votes whereas his opponent, PKR candidate Abdul Jalil Bujang, 55, managed only 1,283 votes.
“This also shows that the people, including Sarawakians, are giving their full support to current Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak because they realize that he is always expressing concern to us in Sabah and Sarawak, and others in Peninsular Malaysia,” said Musa.
He added that BN would continue to work hard and give its best to the country, including Sabah and Sarawak.
“Congratulations to Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem and all BN leaders in Sarawak as it is a BN stronghold,” he said.
Commenting on the golf tournament, Musa said the event served the dual purpose of helping raise alumni funds and to reconnect the old boys of Sabah College, socialize and to strengthen existing ties.
“I believe this activity will bring many benefits to the alumni students, as they are able to meet and talk and this to me is a very welcomed activity,” he said.
He also expressed appreciation to those who sponsored and donated to the event held at the Sutera Harbour Golf and Country Club (SHGCC) here yesterday.
Musa also said due consideration would be given to OSCA in applying for a piece of land to build their own premises, should there be an appropriate area available.
About 120 players joined the tournament in four different categories; a Closed Category for OSCA members, Open Category for invited players and new members, a VIP/Sponsor Category and a Super Category for players aged 60 years and above.
Present at the event were Deputy Education Minister Datuk Mary Yap Kain Ching, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Taufiq Abu Bakar Titingan, Local Government and Housing Deputy Minister Datuk Zakaria Edris, Deputy Rural Development Minister Datuk Nilwan Kabang, OSCA president Datuk Asrie Haji Kadir and deputy president Datuk Hsieh Yang Vui.