SIPITANG: Public backing for the United Sabah Democratic Party (KDM) in the Sindumin state constituency is experiencing a notable increase as the 17th State Election (PRN-17) approaches, driven by a change in public sentiment that is now more supportive of local parties.
Sipitang KDM Chief, Sani Miasin, remarked that given the shift in support, the prospects and possibilities for the KDM party to create an upset in Sindumin are looking more promising.
“Many people believe and anticipate that KDM, being a local party, holds an advantage in garnering support in areas where KDM and other indigenous community voters are predominant.
“If this sentiment remains strong in Sindumin, it could provide a significant advantage,” he said in a recent social media.
According to Sani, the KDM party has shown the ability to create surprises, such as the unexpected victory of Datuk Wetrom Bahanda in the Kota Marudu Parliament in the last General Election.
He said the success showed that support for the local party was real and capable of overcoming other major candidates or parties.
“This achievement can give confidence to KDM voters in Sindumin. Let alone now that he (Wetrom) has been announced as the poster boy candidate for Chief Minister of Sabah from the KDM party,” he said.
Sani said he also expressed his willingness to shoulder the responsibility and trust if given the opportunity to be the KDM candidate for the Sindumin state constituency in the 17th state election.
“So far, all Election Machinery for the Sindumin state constituency has been appointed and is ready to ensure the candidate and KDM win,” he said.
He said that among the main issues or complaints and problems frequently raised by the villagers in Sindumin are questions about the uneven development of road, water, and electricity infrastructure, especially the issue of the road connecting Kg Mendulong to Kg Long Pasia.
“Every election season, this issue is often used to garner votes from the people in that area.
“This also includes the issue of solar power supply projects and water plants that remain abandoned to this day.
“Other issues also exist, such as the lack of job opportunities for young people who are forced to seek work outside the area, such as in Kota Kinabalu and Peninsular Malaysia.
“The absence of the SFI factory has changed the socio-economic landscape, especially for the people of Sindumin and traders in the Sipitang District,” he said.
Sani said that if given the opportunity and mandate to become the people’s representative in Sindumin, he is determined to find ways to overcome all these problems gradually.
He said this includes improving the administrative management
system at the village, mukim, and district levels.
“Much infrastructure development is poorly managed, resulting in development projects not being implemented in a balanced manner, especially in rural areas.
“Beside that, KDM will strive to increase job opportunities for young people with major job prospects in various sectors,” he said.
Sani said this includes creating job opportunities in the Oil and Gas industry, the downstream industry, and tourism.
In this regard, he urged the people of Sindumin to rise up and be brave in making changes and to ensure they do not choose the wrong candidate in the upcoming state elections.
Choose candidates and parties that not only make promises but also have a clear vision and concrete action plan to advance Sindumin and Sipitang.
“The main focus should be on economic development, especially considering the significant potential of the Sipitang Oil and Gas Industrial Park (SOGIP).
“Elected representatives must be able to attract investment, ensure projects run smoothly, and provide quality job opportunities for young people,” he said
