Words are mightier than sword, says Jerip

Re-elected State Assemblyman for Bengoh, Dr Jerip said words are mightier than sword.He was referring to the Opposition propaganda during the 10th State election’s campaign.
Dr Jerip described the recently concluded State Election as a very challenging moment and was not an easy fight.
“It was indeed an uphill battle but together we had fought a good battle and together we have retained Bengoh for BN with 3, 646 votes majority.

“I appreciate your alertness, hard work, commitment and partnership during the 10-day campaigning period. I know that all of us were under tremendous stress and strain,” he said at a thank you dinner for the party’s election workers at a restaurant in Mile 11th Kuching-Serian Road yesterday night.
Constantly and relentlessly there was this urgent call of duty to neutralize irrelevant propaganda of the Opposition, to clarify perceptions which were non issues, to explain various measures taken by the State government in addressing the grievances of the people and to emphasize the importance, relevance and furtherance of politics of development in Bengoh.
“While we rejoice over BN victory in Bengoh, we were not unaware of the onslaught of urban opposition propaganda – fueled by a great many orators from their counterpart in West Malaysia.
“In Siburan and Siniawan we lost 850 votes. Words are mightier than sword. The word of DAP have turned into a mighty double-edged sword – with one side slashing their opponents and with the other side almost slashing away Chinese representation in BN,” he added.
Thus, he urged the party members and supporters to spread words around that they want to maintain autonomy and do not want West Malaysian Opposition parties to interfere in the State Government affairs.
“We do not want to have any part or used as pawn in the power struggle, and unfulfilled ambition of Anwar Ibrahim.
“We pledge to uphold BN brand of politics of development, no matter what.
“We Sarawakians in Sarawak do not need PKR or DAP to fight for us. BN constitution and government policy guarantee our rights and privileges.
Let us arm ourselves with this words/sword and start whispering,” he added.