KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has no qualms about financial support from any group, including those from the brewery industry, said Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) vice-president Chong Pit Fah.

He said Sabahans value the support provided by the brewery industry to help the state’s educational landscape.

“We hope the flow of donations will continue uninterrupted.

“We, in Sabah, welcome the continuous support of the brewery industry through their generous donations to schools and educational foundations,” Chong said after the joint opening of the party’s Moyog and Kapayan divisions’ meeting near here yesterday.

Chong criticised the politicisation of corporate social responsibility efforts, particularly referring to a recent controversy over a brewery company assisting in raising funds for the construction of a vernacular school’s hall.

“People should refrain from turning the brewery industry into political punching bags,” he said.

During his speech at the joint opening, Chong urged the people to reject demagogic politics and focus on Sabah’s autonomy in the upcoming state election.

“Sabah voters should give their mandate to the local party alliance, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS),” said Chong.

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