UNITED BORNEO FRONT: UBF to continue efforts to enlighten the people - DATUK DR. JEFFREY KITINGAN

KOTA KINABALU - “The United Borneo Front (UBF) will continue with efforts to with its programs to enlighten the people especially in Sabah and Sarawak on the true and accurate history and the rights and autonomy of the Borneo States” declared Datuk Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan in conjunction with the 3rd anniversary of the establishment of UBF.

Dr. Jeffrey who is also the President of UBF and the State Assemblyman for Bingkor further asserted that although UBF has only turned 3 years, its achievements have been commendable.

“The increase in the number of seats won by the opposition in Sabah is also attributable to the efforts of the UBF in enlightening the people of the rights and autonomy of Sabah and Sarawak” added Dr. Jeffrey.

Since its launch on 16 December 2010, UBF has conducted nearly 5,000 Borneo Tea parties (BTPs) throughout Sabah and several locations in Sarawak and the Peninsula.  For the record, the BTP is an adaption of the Boston Tea Party organized by the Americans on 16 December 1773 against the then British colonial masters and led to the nationalistic movement amongst Americans and the independence of America.

Dr. Jeffrey further clarified that through the BTPs, the people especially in Sabah and Sarawak are enlightened with the true facts of history on Sabah, the formation of Malaysia in particular the essence of the Malaysia Agreement under Article VIII and the 20-Points.  The people are further enlightened regarding the indoctrination of the mind-set and the neo-colonial and unequal policies imposed on Sabah and Sarawak.

Commencing 2014, UBF will step up efforts to empower the people in Sabah and Sarawak with an updated BTP module and curriculum, additional training of BTP coordinators and presenters as well as activating UBF throughout Sabah and other areas.

At the same time, UBF will strengthen its cooperation with other NGOs and other bodies that have the same objectives especially envisioned under the Borneo Agenda and the restoration of the rights and autonomy of Sabah and Sarawak.

Dr. Jeffrey further stressed that the correction of the distortion of the historical facts will further enhance the solidarity and patriotism for Sabah amongst all Malaysians in Sabah regardless of race, religion or political affiliation.  With the growing support, the younger generation in Sabah and Sarawak are encouraged to take up the mantle and fight for the restoration of their rights for a better future for them and their children.

In conjunction with its 3rd anniversary, UBF have held several community activities including blood donation campaign as well as a gathering will be held on 20th December 2013 to commemorate the 3rd anniversary at its UBF headquarters in Kota Kinabalu.

Datuk Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan is the Chairman of STAR Sabah and State Assemblymen for N33, Bingkor, Sabah.

He also contested in P180, Keningau garnering 11900 strong votes

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By, Rajah Raqafluz