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PETALING JAYA: Parti Bersatu Sabah has accused “the boat party” of making proposals to attract its newly elected assembly members while they await the formation of a new state government.
A PBS statement posted on the party’s Facebook page claimed that the party had been the target of slander, following uncertainty about the appointment of the new Sabah prime minister.
He said that certain people from the “boat party” had started contacting PBS leaders, with the intention of buying seats. “They are willing to offer money and positions for PBS YB (” Yang Berhormat, “the honorary title of Assemblymen).”
Saying that Warisan Plus should realize that PBS was not a newly formed party created yesterday, he stated that PBS would adhere to its principles and remain with the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah alliance.
The symbol of the Warisan party is a ship. FMT is seeking confirmation from PBS on the claim.
Earlier today, PBS chief information officer Joniston Bangkuai denied allegations that the party would now join forces with Warisan Plus to form a new state government.
In the state elections that ended yesterday, PBS won in 7 contested seats: Matunggong, Tandek, Tamparuli, Kiulu, Lumadan, Kundasang and Telupid.
GRS, made up of PN, BN and PBS, won 38 of the 73 contested seats. Warisan, PKR and Upko won a total of 32 seats, while three seats were won by independent candidates.
