SERIAN: By Samuel Aubrey. Leaders and the potential candidate from DAP have been moving around in Serian as they attempt to unseat Barisan Nasional (BN) in this predominantly Bidayuh constituency.
Serian MP Datuk Richard Riot said he was aware of the activities and ‘ceramah’ (talks) organised by the Peninsular Malaysia-based party although he remained optimistic of his chances to defend the seat.
He said even though most of the DAP ceramah were not well attended, he would not give room for complacency by explaining the transformation programmes implemented by the Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak-led BN government to counter their claims.
“DAP is the most likely opponent (against me). They moved around, but instigated the people. Their style of politics should be rejected because this could lead to instability, and their way of inciting hatred among the people is not suitable with the culture (of people) in Serian who are known to be kind and polite,” he told a gathering at Kampung Pasir here yesterday.
Earlier, the Deputy Foreign Minister declared open the multipurpose hall for Kampung Pasir/Stabun villages development and security committee (JKKK).
According to Riot, the 1Malaysia concept introduced by Najib ensured all races were given equal opportunities while the transformation programmes ensured both Sabah and Sarawak could finally catch up in terms of infrastructure development.
He cited the appointment of all the three Bidayuh MPs as an example of BN’s fairness.
“The Bidayuhs comprise only 0.41 per cent of the population in Malaysia. But under the 1Malaysia concept introduced by Najib, Mambong MP Datuk Dr James Dawos and I are deputy ministers, while Mas Gading MP Datuk Dr Tiki Lafe is the National Service chairman – All us have important roles,” he said.
As the election draws nearer and the parliament may be dissolved this week, he called on the people in Serian to continue supporting the BN government because the constituency has been enjoying the benefits such as roads and financial assistance while all the villages are expected to enjoy electricity by next year.
“The development in Serian is comparable to other places in Peninsula. As such, I would like to thank the “BiSerian’ for their continued support for me and the BN. With the support of the people and my good health, I am willing to represent Serian again,” he said.
“But be wary of tricks employed by others such as poison pen letters and other means which appear only during elections.”
Riot, who is also SUPP deputy president, is the five-term MP for Serian since 1990. He has been announced by SUPP to be the BN candidate to defend the seat.
Meanwhile, village headman Vincent Hammid Sawong called on the village folks to continue giving their solid support to Riot, and not take the risk of experimenting by voting for the opposition,
He said there was very strong chance that Riot would be elevated to be a full minister if BN was given the mandate to govern again.
The audience earlier observed a minute’s silence to honour the eight policemen and two servicemen who died defending our country during the intrusion in Sabah.
One of them who died was a Bidayuh policeman from Tebakang.
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