Press statement
He (Fadillah Yusuf) should not be the sole candidate. There should be at least 2, then for our Prime Minister Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim to decide who is the most appropriate candidate for the job. There should be at least one Dayak candidate as Deputy Prime Minister 2.
Why the Dayak? We (the Dayak) have been loyal and a stronger supporter of the government. Pre-Malaysia the late Tun Jugah played an important role in forming Malaysia as we know now. Since independance Dayak have been contributing their fair share to Malaysia .. “in sickness & in health” the Dayak have always been there for Malaysia.
The Dayaks motto “Agi Idup Agi Ngelaban” (We will fight to our death) has always been our principle in Malaysia. It is not being racist or politically motivated but a matter of recognition due to the Dayaks of Malaysia. At least by being one of the candidate as DPM2 is a recognition to the Dayaks in Malaysia.
Recognition that is long overdue & owed to the Dayaks. The proposed Sarawak candidate for DPM2 whether appointed or not is secondary as our PM has his perogative. The two candidates from Sarawak must be multiracial.
By submitting only one “sole candidate” also does not give our PM a choice in candidates. As the late Adenan Satem use to say “Makan sama tidur sama, cari amoi pun sama” …
Please have regard to the multiracial ethnicity.
Bujal Jantai
Chairman of Pertubuhan Kebajikan Ng Antawau
