KUCHING: State PKR chairman Baru Bian said BN hit a new low with the latest promise of money for the churches in Ba Kelalan two days before polling day.
Baru pointed out that since the BN wanted to influence the Christian vote, Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Maximus Johnity Ongkili who announced the RM5.5 mln allocation yesterday should explain why their Malay-speaking Christian brothers and sisters in Peninsular Malaysia were not allowed to use the word ‘Allah’.
“He should also explain why the Jill Ireland case was allowed to be dragged on for so long, not to mention the confiscation of the Christian educational material at Kuching Port and at LCCT several years ago.”
He said the churches had been neglected by BN for decades and for them to suddenly be so generous with promises only showed their insincerity.
“I urge the Christians in Ba Kelalan to be steadfast and to hold on to their integrity and pride. Our votes are sacred and the BN must not be allowed to defile our churches by their cheap attempt at vote-buying.
“This unsavoury act by the BN proves one thing. Voting for the opposition sends a message to the BN that the voters are waking up to their empty promises.
“Voting for the opposition wakes the BN up to the neglect the people have been suffering. Voting for the opposition ensures that the BN will pay more attention to the people’s grouses and finally consider the basic amenities that should have been provided years ago.”
He urged the voters of Ba Kelalan and the rest of Sarawak to make a strong stand on polling day against underhanded tactics and continue to vote PKR for a better government.