Xin Chun Message - Year of the Water Dragon 2012
 by
Datuk Yong Teck Lee (Sabah Progressive Party President)
In the outgoing year of the rabbit, Sabahans have once again exhibited
resilience by overcoming a year filled with anxieties such as natural and
nuclear disasters in Asia, financial and economic crisis in Europe and upheavals
in foreign countries. We were also faced with our own set of domestic trials and
tribulations.
As we send off the shy rabbit, we welcome the dragon. Dragon symbolises power
and greatness. Therefore, it is with high hopes that the people of Sabah look
forward to the return of power and greatness to the people of Sabah in this year
of the water dragon, coinciding with the general elections that is most likely
to be held this lunar year. It is for this reason of economic prosperity for the
people, greatness for Sabah and people power that SAPP has launched its
"Economic Plan for Sabah" and "Land Reforms" that will directly and effectively
benefit Malaysians in Sabah. The economic plan and land reforms will serve to
uplift the socio-economic status of our people so that our people, especially
the young generation, are sufficiently empowered to face the challenges of the
future.
As in recent years, many young Sabahans remain overseas for economic and
livelihood reasons. Our thoughts are with these young people and their parents
who yearn for their children to be at their family reunions during this festive
season. It is our earnest hope that in the future, these young people will find
it financially feasible to be reunited with their families during Xin Chun.
I wish everybody a happy Xin Chun in the new year of the dragon!
Yong Teck Lee (2012 bersamaan 1433)
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