December 21st, 2010
It is hard to take our local politicians seriously but, Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan has proved himself to be a Tai Chi master with the recent launch of the United Borneo Front (UBF).
A self styled civil movement copied from the American Tea Party experience; promoted properly, it has the potential to be the next big thing if the Borneo states can catch on to the idea.
Instead of moaning and groaning,we must say loud and clear enough is enough, and give what is due to us.
Can this vision grow?
While I remain sceptical, but somewhere, there is hope yet for those who are fed up with the current self serving actors from both sides of our political divide, which has always been Malaya centric.
Here is a Borneo formula to be thrown into the mix which may bring general good to the country. Will it work?
Only time will tell.
UBF is about bringing a more balanced political landscape by demanding the central government to honour the Malaysian Agreement. Instead of dominating the two Borneo states, it is time to be talking about creating a more equitable Malaysia for all citizens.
To me, I have never liked the economic disparities between the two wings of the country, it looks like they are well off with their motorways, Petronas Towers and so on at our expense.
Goods are more expensive in Borneo states because of the cabotage policy; where all ships must call at Port Klang, hence, our higher cost of living.
Dr. Jeffery has described these policies as a form of internal colonialism.
To me, UBF is an idea whose time has come.