SIBU: The Integrity pledge is Barisan Nasional (BN)’s commitment towards a more transparent administration, free from corruption and abuse, Assistant Youth Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said yesterday.
He was responding to PAS’ declaration of support for state government in leading the way with the pledge.
“We welcome any positive comment, even from members of the opposition, on what we are doing as long as those positive comments are done in good faith,” Abdul Karim, who is also Asajaya assemblyman, added.
Last Monday, 26 BN elected representatives and 30 political secretaries signed the integrity pledge, while earlier on Jan 15, Adenan led his ministers and assistant ministers to sign similar pledge.
State cabinet members were also required to submit declarations of assets to Adenan and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
State PAS deputy commissioner III, Jofri Jaraiee had said the elected representatives should also declare their assets to avoid accusations of wealth accumulation after assuming office.
Abdul Karim said: “PAS Sarawak deputy commissioner should ask their counterparts especially in Kelantan, where they are the state government, to emulate what the Sarawak government and BN had done before asking us to do more.”
Assistant Tourism Minister Datuk Talib Zulpilip had said the state government was now doing a lot in terms of institutionalising integrity and good governance practices.
Talib, who is Jepak assemblyman, pointed out that all the people must support this noble effort, regardless of political belief.
The continued support by PAS would be a boost in making integrity and good governance as the cornerstone of government, he opined, saying that the support by PAS for the state government was welcomed.
Talib added: “Let’s hope they support us in the next election to prove their genuine support for integrity and good governance initiatives.”
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