Sabah A "Fixed Deposit" For BN?

I find it very strange that the DPM, Najib Razak chose to describe Sabah to be a "fixed deposit" for UMNO and BN. Speaking in a joint meeting of UMNO divisions on 4 Aug 2007, he said "Sabah is a stronghold for Umno and BN. It is our fixed deposit in defending the party and BN." as reported in the NST.

The truth of his claim that Sabah is a stronghold for BN is besides the point here. If he thinks Sabah is indeed a stronghold for them, he could have called Sabah "a fortress" or "a bastion" but instead he chose to called it a "fixed deposit". Why the fixation on money and bank accounts? Could it be that he has unconsciously revealed what UMNO and BN really stands for and what they care about most in resource-rich Sabah is a source of constant revenue and for whom if I may add?

Sabahans should not tolerate such an insult from a national leader and should ensure that Sabah will not continue to be a "fixed deposit" for UMNO and BN in the future. They should only elect state and federal leaders who understand their roles and responsibilities and are sincere in working for the good of the people in the state.

(for those who are interested to read more about what UMNO and BN have done in Sabah, please read these Special Reports on Sabah)