DAP is not only aiming to become the replacement for MCA & Gerakan  but also the local Chinese/EM non-muslim Native-based parties in Sabah & Sarawak, namely PBS, UPKO, LDP, SAPP, PBRS, SUPP, SNAP, STAR..etc in the coming election.

People are pushing DAP higher than they ever had but will they able to sustain and convince the opposition parties to rally behind them, remains the crucial question. DAP must take note that in Sabah & Sarawak, the people in the region have the unfinished matter to settle first, that is the fulfillment of the 1963 Malaysia Agreement, and the subsequent woes going with it.

DAP, being West Malaysia-based, has disadvantageous to champion for the East Malaysian on this long overdue critical issue which currently BN government is now feverishly trying to resolve.

Misunderstanding and lack of knowledge of the true history of East Malaysian states in Malaysia is the main problem facing all the West Malaysian notably political parties from there.

LDP and PBS

LDP regrets views on PR for M'sians painted wrongly
http://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news.cfm?NewsID=67609

I think the LDP proposal is very appropriate as it's a fair attitude and policy in response to the contribution of fellow Malaysians from Sarawak and peninsula Malaysia.

It was the President, Datuk Joseph Pairin, fired the first shot by misleading the other components of BN as well as Pakatan Rakyat (PR).

Datuk Joseph Pairin accused the statement of Deputy President of LDP, Datuk Chin Su Phin, as giving away the sacred rights of Sabah people.

Following protest from PBS, there were Gerakan, PKR, SAPP who jumped aimlessly on saying that the state rights will be eroded should the law governing on this immigration control is abolished.

They have all been misled to believe that the LDP wanted to abolish the immigration law governing the granting of Permanent Residence (PR) to all Malaysians from other states, automatically.

It was like a concerted effort by these various parties to stir up, and confused the matter so that LDP is projected as a party not having the Sabahan at heart.

PBS has lately been labelled as a despicable party which has been engaging in very unhealthy tactics and strategy. Their style is albeit somewhat unethical and totally unbecoming to live with. They have been doing it in order to amass more political appointments, and subsequently more influences.

The way they achieve it was 'simply agreed' or 'supported' to anything the higher up wanted regardless of the political matter in question. For example, the Maju case in Kudat is a typical case of 'hurting' fellow component of BN by stabbing, and stepping on its partner's misfortune.

The proposed Khidmat hospital is another blatant, and blind loyalty support for the higher up regardless of whether the project is viable or not.

During its reign in the 80's, it virtually had done 'nothing' for Sabah, notably the Queen Elizabeth hospital would not be in its status today if the then PBS government worked closely with the central government.

By the time BN regained Sabah politic, it chose to remain 'silent' in order to 'heal' its 'wound' and 'regaining' trust from the higher up.

This strategy was somewhat effective in the present political structure and style of governance, as far as PBS is concerned.

However, since May 2009, the LDP and PBS has become intense rival in their quest for more political interests ever since the withdrawal of SAPP from BN in March 2009.

What's Wrong To Say Not Supporting Raymond Tan?

Well, as far as I'm concerned, taking on Raymond Tan (Tan) is akin to taking on Musa, as Tan was controversially appointed and retained by Musa despite the criticism from the majority in BN.

Funny thing is that hardly anyone (leaders) now in UMNO or the so-called BN comes out to defend (supporting) Musa on his appointment of Tan; his influence is seen relatively and significantly lower than before the recent UMNO election. However, Gahpur Salleh did raise this case in the parliament quite sometimes ago when SAPP left BN.

The unexpected emergence of Salleh Said Keruak as an UMNO State Deputy Liaison Chief is an interesting twist & telltale sign in Umno politic. Meanwhile, Shafie Apdal is conveniently tasked to head Kedah Umno Liaison Chief, possibly to avoid the direct conflict in Sabah. Or, is this the beginning of the historical event waiting to be unfolded in Umno Sabah?

Are there anyone know why LDP is so daring to call Tan (or his supporters in positions) to vacate the appointments voluntarily on the pretext of strong public interests? Chin Su Phin (Deputy President of LDP) also named CM for doing the wrong thing. Yes, they would not have done it without some sorts of mutual understandings at the higher level.

Is Musa being systematically marginalized by someone in UMNO or BN? Maybe soon the time will tell.

The same group of politicians who defended Musa aggressively on the Matzu Statute issues two years ago reemerged trying to raise themselves to better “Posts” by trading with their “integrity” and “principles” again.

PBS has been trying to benefit from this squabble, and seeking gains by pleasing Musa even means to go against public interests.

The whole episode of development is just despicable and low class.