Sabah DAP chairman Phoong Jin Zhe will compete against five other candidates for the Likas state seat after leaving Luyang, where he served two consecutive terms. The politician explained that his transition aims to create opportunities for emerging political figures while addressing electoral preferences favoring representation that resonates with younger demographics.
Phoong emphasized that voters under 40 constitute more than half the electorate, necessitating leaders who comprehend their priorities and can effectively serve both constituencies as a cohesive unit. He expressed confidence that his educational history in Likas, spanning kindergarten through secondary school, has established long-standing community relationships that will inform voter assessments of his record.
The Likas ballot features Phoong representing DAP and Pakatan Harapan alongside Yong Yit Jee from SAPP, Yong Yin Loong from PIS, Candy Chiew from PBK, Tham Yun Fook from Warisan, and Ku Yuk Cheong from PKS.
Phoong emphasized that voters under 40 constitute more than half the electorate, necessitating leaders who comprehend their priorities and can effectively serve both constituencies as a cohesive unit. He expressed confidence that his educational history in Likas, spanning kindergarten through secondary school, has established long-standing community relationships that will inform voter assessments of his record.
The Likas ballot features Phoong representing DAP and Pakatan Harapan alongside Yong Yit Jee from SAPP, Yong Yin Loong from PIS, Candy Chiew from PBK, Tham Yun Fook from Warisan, and Ku Yuk Cheong from PKS.
