KUCHING: Movement of Change Sarawak (MoCS) said its stand is clear — it is on the side of Sarawak politicians who are genuine, sincere and able to stay away from corruption.
Its chairman Francis Paul Siah (pic) said the “disease” is now spreading to Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders.
“One PH leader in Sarawak is on the take and has received millions. If I have the power and means, I will make sure such a character will not win in the coming elections.
“I’ve no intention to bad-mouth our politicians if I don’t have verified info. Believe me, I do know what’s going on,” he said in a statement yesterday.
He said he has been whacked for being a patriotic Sarawakian by Malayans and even by some fellow Sarawakians.
“I’m used to receiving such tirades, including personal attacks. Let them be. Someone alleged in Facebook yesterday that “the MoCS president is backed by a rich tycoon”.
“I wish it were true in a way then we would not have to dish out from our own pockets or embarrassingly ask for contributions from friends whenever we have to organise events or projects. That has been a real chore,” he said.
He said even as a senior citizen, he is still working for his daily bread.
“So, be proud, be very proud. And continue with our work, with whatever time and resources we have for our beloved homeland and our fellow countrymen,” he stressed.
On another matter, Siah explained that the MoCS has severed ties with Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) as it feels that the party is heading in the “wrong direction and getting directionless”.
“We take a serious view of politicians who are fond of making enemies with others, including with MoCS.
“Sadly, some of them are fighting their own shadows by thinking that MoCS fellows are threats to their political ambitions. This couldn’t be further from the truth,” he said.
He further said MoCS is apolitical and he is not a card-carrying member of any political party.
He said he has retired from active politics “a long, long time ago”.
“Sarawak PKR has also unleashed their cyber-troopers against MoCS. I can name three characters in the party who are extremely fond of doing that. When we complained to their party leaders in the past, no action was taken.
“When we attempted to offer some advice to Sarawak PKR, they construed advice as an attack or affront against their leaders.
“When we offer advice to other parties like the DAP, for example, their leaders were able to accept it in good faith,” he said.
He said there are political leaders who understand MoCS and the work it does.
“We meant well when we offer advice or criticism. There is nothing to gain when we do so, and believe me, it gives me no joy to have to tick off our friends at times.
“One final thing, severing
ties with political parties is not something abnormal for MoCS. We have done so with SNAP in 2011.”
