Kota Kinabalu: Warisan did little about legacy problems when in power that the GRS Government is now doing its best to resolve, said former Moyog Assemblyman Datuk Seri Panglima Clarence Bongkos Malakun.
“They harp on legacy issues like water and electricity shortages but they should not ‘play possum’.
“They are in the know that concerted efforts have been made to ensure long-term water and electricity availability,” he said, adding the opposition would use every opportunity to discredit the GRS and distort facts to garner support.
He said Sabah voters are increasingly drawn to local-based parties and coalitions such as GRS which is a coalition of eight local parties.
“I am certain Sabah voters have already made up their mind who should helm the government the next five years,” he said.
He hoped there would be give and take among the eight Gabungan component parties when discussing seat allocations.
“I believe no party will get the short end of the stick. Any disapproval or discontent after that should not be allowed because it could potentially create animosity at a time when solidarity must be top priority.” The focus would then be on winning the hearts and minds of the people so that Sabah would remain in safe hands under Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor and his team for another five years.
Malakun who is a member of the Sabah Economic Advisory Council (SEAC) said a resounding success for GRS is crucial for effective governance.
“Hence, only winnable candidates should be fielded. GRS should seriously consider fielding young and capable candidates to prepare them for future leadership roles.”He believed it would be very difficult for Barisan Nasional (BN) which ruled Sabah from 1994 till 2018 and Warisan from 2018 till 2020 to regain the people’s trust and support.
“BN’s influence is diminishing and it has a mountain to climb to regain political dominance in Sabah.
“With only 13 seats in the State Legislative Assembly, it is facing serious challenge to reassert itself as a force,” he said.
Currently GRS holds the majority in the Assembly with 42 while Warisan and Umno has 14 and 13 seats, respectively.
All in all there are 79 Assembly members - 73 were elected and the remaining six nominated by the government.
“They harp on legacy issues like water and electricity shortages but they should not ‘play possum’.
“They are in the know that concerted efforts have been made to ensure long-term water and electricity availability,” he said, adding the opposition would use every opportunity to discredit the GRS and distort facts to garner support.
He said Sabah voters are increasingly drawn to local-based parties and coalitions such as GRS which is a coalition of eight local parties.
“I am certain Sabah voters have already made up their mind who should helm the government the next five years,” he said.
He hoped there would be give and take among the eight Gabungan component parties when discussing seat allocations.
“I believe no party will get the short end of the stick. Any disapproval or discontent after that should not be allowed because it could potentially create animosity at a time when solidarity must be top priority.” The focus would then be on winning the hearts and minds of the people so that Sabah would remain in safe hands under Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor and his team for another five years.
Malakun who is a member of the Sabah Economic Advisory Council (SEAC) said a resounding success for GRS is crucial for effective governance.
“Hence, only winnable candidates should be fielded. GRS should seriously consider fielding young and capable candidates to prepare them for future leadership roles.”He believed it would be very difficult for Barisan Nasional (BN) which ruled Sabah from 1994 till 2018 and Warisan from 2018 till 2020 to regain the people’s trust and support.
“BN’s influence is diminishing and it has a mountain to climb to regain political dominance in Sabah.
“With only 13 seats in the State Legislative Assembly, it is facing serious challenge to reassert itself as a force,” he said.
Currently GRS holds the majority in the Assembly with 42 while Warisan and Umno has 14 and 13 seats, respectively.
All in all there are 79 Assembly members - 73 were elected and the remaining six nominated by the government.