Salleh: Focus on ideas, not insults, in state election

LocalPolitics
24 Jun 2025 • 12:00 PM MYT
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By: Sabah Publishing House Sdn Bhd

KOTA KINABALU: As the 17th Sabah state election draws near, former Chief Minister Datuk Seri Salleh Said Keruak has called for a more respectful and idea-driven political campaign.

“Politics should not be about attacking individuals, it’s about providing solutions,” he stated in a recent Facebook post.

The Usukan assemblyman stressed that success shouldn’t come from undermining others but through clear strategies, sound ideas, and a proven record of service.

window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.defineSlot('/22826383987/dailyexpress_inline', [1, 1], 'gpt-passback').addService(googletag.pubads());googletag.enableServices();googletag.display('gpt-passback');});“Personal attacks and emotional arguments only divide us and distract from the real issues,” he said.

Salleh urged for a more mature political discourse, grounded in professionalism and sincerity.

“We can differ in opinion, but if we stay respectful, we can still work towards the same goal: a better future for Sabah and Malaysia," he said.

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