From Majangkim Office
SANDAKAN: This Saturday, the people of Lamag and Kinabatangan do not merely choose representatives. they choose a principle – the vital need for stronger checks and balances in Sabah’s democracy.
With one seat in the State Assembly (DUN) and one in Parliament at stake, this election is a rare strategic moment.
It is a chance to strengthen oversight and ensure that power, at all levels, remains accountable to the people.
The State Seat: Your Vote Shapes Oversight
The current Sabah State Government holds a slim majority. In such a landscape, every seat determines the balance between governance and scrutiny.
A vote that strengthens the opposition amplifies the assembly’s role to question, debate, and ensure transparency in state affairs—from the budget to land rights.
Given the current balance of power, this objective is most directly advanced by supporting the candidate best positioned to provide that robust opposition.
Your ballot for the DUN is a direct lever for accountability in Kota Kinabalu.
The Parliamentary Seat: Your Vote Amplifies Sabah’s Voice
Nationally, Sabah’s interests require fierce, principled advocacy on issues like MA63, oil royalties, and equitable development.
The effectiveness of an MP is measured by their ability to speak truth to power, not by their party’s position in the coalition.
An MP from a party with the freedom to consistently challenge the federal government may be less constrained in advocating solely for Sabah’s agenda.
Your ballot for Parliament should seek a representative who will be Sabah’s unwavering advocate in Kuala Lumpur, prioritizing the state’s agenda above all else.
A Framework for Your Decision
Look beyond party banners and family names. Weigh your choice against these questions:
For Oversight: Who will most effectively provide a check on power? Who has the independence and courage to ask difficult questions?
For Advocacy: Who possesses the clarity, knowledge, and resolve to fight relentlessly for Sabah’s rights and interests on the national stage?
For Integrity: Whose track record or commitment suggests they will be accountable first and foremost to you, the voter?
For Strategic Impact: Which vote, for both the State and Parliamentary seats, creates the most consistent and powerful force for the accountability you seek?
Your Vote Writes History
This election is a defining chapter in Sabah’s story. It is a choice between passive consent and active stewardship of our democracy.
A vote for stronger checks and balances is a vote for a healthier, more responsive government.
It is a vote for a Sabah that is heard, respected, and justly represented within the Federation.
On Saturday, you hold a profound power. Use it to champion accountability. Use it to demand a stronger voice for Sabah.
Vote with principle. Vote for balance. Vote as if the future of Sabah’s democracy depends on it—because it does.
