RESPONSE TO MTUC SARAWAK DIV SECRETARY , ANDREW LO’s STATEMENT

I had been informed by some insiders in MTUC that Andrew Lo’s statement was purely his own and it was not one passed in any meeting of the Sarawak Division of MTUC . I reckoned it was a personal statement with a political agenda. His accusations of the State Government , which in simple terms could mean that “ the State Government is doing nothing in job creation “ , is totally outrageous. He clearly and inaccurately used the story of the 40 odds Sarawakian youths in making his analysis so as to come to that erroneous conclusion that he did, is very misleading and unfair. His statement also contained some disparaging insinuation with political innuendos, which, I believed is not Sarawak MTUC’s stance. It would be quite unethical, improper and an abuse of his position as the Branch secretary to make such unprofessional, statement with crude randomised and unverified information, in the way as he did , without the prior approval of the rest of MTUC’s office bearers, more so when it is of the nature, which is egregiously insulting.

Job creation has been a priority for the State Government. It has been tenaciously consistent in its effort to stimulate economic growth and development with a view that jobs by the thousands could be created.

Efforts such as being done by TEGAS MESTR MIED and all the various GLCs and Statutory Bodies have been commendable. He should check the results of efforts by these entities before painting wrong and dishonest picture for cheap publicity. He can check with the SPU for more such information.

I do believe that MTUC as a whole, is professional in approach and management.

In the best interest of its members, who are our country’s valuable asset , MTUC could work or engage constantly and closely with the Government in order to shape more reasonable & workable policies and implementation mechnism. On ways to enhance efforts to create meaningful number of jobs each year, MTUC ought to be a “strategic partner” of the State Gov as well as the Fed Gov, without making itself a ready tool or vehicle for any political agenda.

Dato’ Idris Buang 

Information Chief

Parti PBB Sarawak

20.02.2019