Honorius Joe Bosuin…Sabah needs a new State Government led by Parti Warisan
KOTA KINABALU : – A Parti Warisan leader has called on Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor and his Cabinet to urgently address land ownership and Occupation Certificate (OC) issues to expedite the upgrading of dilapidated schools in Sabah, especially in rural areas.
Parti Warisan Supreme Council Member Datuk Honorsius Joe Bosuin expressed concern that while Sabahan civil servants at both federal and state levels are committed to developing Sabah and eradicating poverty, the same commitment is lacking among GRS and PH Sabah leaders.
According to him, these leaders only respond after public frustration reaches a tipping point.
“This is evident in how they have handled the State’s deplorable roads, unstable electricity and water supplies, rising costs of goods, the unresolved 40% entitlement issue, and other governance matters.”
“The same negligence applies to the upgrading of dilapidated schools. If they had been proactive, these projects would have started much earlier,” he said in a statement today.
Honorsius highlighted the pride Sabahans feel in Datuk Ruji Ubi’s appointment as Secretary-General of the Federal Ministry of Education.
However, he emphasized the need for input from Sabah and Sarawak to address not only the physical state of schools but also issues such as internet connectivity, DLP, STEM, and standardized assessments like UPSR and PMR.
He also called for the Sabah government to take greater control of education matters, similar to Sarawak’s approach, adding that Datuk Ruji’s position could help amplify Sabah’s voice at the federal level.
“What Sabah needs is a new State Government led by Warisan. Our commitment to developing Sabah aligns with the dedication of Sabahan civil servants like Datuk Ruji. Together, we can ensure better outcomes for our state and its people,” Honorsius stated.
He also urged the State Government to expedite resolving land ownership and OC issues, as highlighted by Datuk Ruji Ubi on January 17, 2025. These unresolved issues have delayed assistance and hindered school improvement projects.
“I hope this matter will be raised in the upcoming State Assembly meeting, as it is of public interest and requires urgent attention. What will happen if the GRS/PH Sabah government fails to meet the one-year deadline set by the Federal Government? Will the allocation be cancelled? If so, will GRS leaders again blame the Federal Government for a lack of funding, when in reality, they are at fault for their inefficiency and lack of commitment?”
Honorsius urged Chief Minister Hajiji to visit rural schools and witness their poor conditions, as Warisan President Shafie Apdal did during his tenure.
He also noted that Warisan’s decision to establish a State Education Ministry in 2018 was vindicated and pledged to reinstate the ministry if Warisan returns to power.
“This will ensure our children receive the best education possible,” he concluded.
