NSTnation: 'This is not about racism, but we (Sabah people) have dignity. We have to remember that (the Philippines) is still pursuing a claim on Sabah
Clad in black shirts, with 'Kami Bantah PSS' written on it, the group flocked the venue since 8am and were also seen signing a petition against issuance of the temporary pass to 136,055 registered holders of IMM13, Kad Burung-Burung, and census certificates.
During the two-hour event, opposition leaders took turns in making clear their stance on PSS, stressing its implication on Sabah's security, economic, social, and health in the long run. "If we negotiate, it means we are opening a door for them. I said no deal, no way, this is our country, our state. There's no way I am going to sit down with to give away our state," he said.
"A by-election is an opportunity for us to express our feelings through voting. To me, the most important question we must ask ourselves is what will happen if Warisan candidate wins and what will change if Warisan loses? Speaking to NST, Dayak International Organisation secretariat chief Jalumin Bayogoh questioned the double-standard of Immigration laws between Sabah and peninsular Malaysia.
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