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Sabah PKR Youth say UMS students crossed the line
Published on: Monday, June 23, 2025
Published on: Mon, Jun 23, 2025 Text Size: 'Such actions not only disrespect the principles of mature and civilised discourse but also contradict the spirit and long history of the PM's struggle against corruption and abuse of power since the 1998 era,' said AMK Sabah Information Chief Mohd Nur Hilmie Milus. - Pic for illustration only. Kota Kinabalu: Angkatan Muda Keadilan Sabah condemned the burning of a caricature resembling Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during Saturday's Gempur Rasuah 2.0 rally, allegedly by some Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students. They said while they back any public movement fighting for integrity, transparency and the eradication of corruption, they reject the controversial act. 'Such actions not only disrespect the principles of mature and civilised discourse but also contradict the spirit and long history of the PM's struggle against corruption and abuse of power since the 1998 era,' said AMK Sabah Information Chief Mohd Nur Hilmie Milus, in a statement, Sunday. He said the Prime Minister has been among the most consistent, firm and courageous political figures in combating the culture of corruption, not just in speeches but through various institutional reforms and fiscal transparency policies currently being implemented under the Madani Unity Government. 'We believe that any form of public pressure should be conducted in a measured, factual and constructive manner, not by ridiculing symbols of leaders who are driving real change in the country's administration,' he added. He said AMK Sabah remains committed to being a progressive voice for youths, advocating against corruption and institutional reform, but through principled and wise approaches rather than street rhetoric that plays with symbols revered by people.
Advertisement 'We fight corruption, not create new enemies,' Mohd Nur Hilmie said, pointing out their stance on building a just and clean Malaysia through constructive means. In their statement on Friday, the students said they were glad over the unprecedented police approval for their Gempur Rasuah Sabah 2.0 peaceful rally the following day. They said Kota Kinabalu District Police Chief, ACP Kasim Muda had advised that their rally be conducted peacefully and orderly, without provocation or disturbance to public order. 'It should be normalised as a sign of respect towards the right to assemble and express, as guaranteed under the Federal Constitution,' the group said. The rally began at 1pm in front of Suria Sabah shopping mall, with participants marching to Lintasan Deasoka, Gaya Street, and continuing the demonstration through Sunday. Their demands included firm action on the Sabah Water Department scandal, institutional reforms, suspension of individuals accused of corruption and on appointments to the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah post. Meanwhile, another group of students, Gammas, alarmed over the police greenlight to the Gempur Rasuah group despite one of their demands clearly touching on the prohibited 3Rs (Race, Religion and institution of Rulers/TYT) decided to hold theirs supporting the state government. However, it was not known whether when applying for permission the Gempur Rasuah group had withheld from police knowledge that the TYT institution was also among their grievances. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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