The president of Warisan, Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal, has expressed concern that the growing number of candidates in Sabah's elections could become unmanageable. He warned that single-seat contests might one day involve as many as fifty contenders, following a current trend that includes one constituency with fourteen candidates. He stated that this fragmentation confuses voters and can even damage family relationships when relatives run against each other.
Shafie Apdal also highlighted ongoing infrastructure problems in Sabah and contrasted them with his party's past achievements. He cited a previous loan to AirAsia that established direct international flights to the state, boosting tourism. He further claimed that Sabah's economic resources, like its timber, are often processed elsewhere, leading many residents to seek employment in peninsular Malaysia. He pledged that if returned to power, Warisan would prioritize local industrial development to create jobs and reduce poverty. The party is focusing on fielding new candidates in areas like Kota Belud to capitalize on its economic potential in agriculture and aquaculture.
Shafie Apdal also highlighted ongoing infrastructure problems in Sabah and contrasted them with his party's past achievements. He cited a previous loan to AirAsia that established direct international flights to the state, boosting tourism. He further claimed that Sabah's economic resources, like its timber, are often processed elsewhere, leading many residents to seek employment in peninsular Malaysia. He pledged that if returned to power, Warisan would prioritize local industrial development to create jobs and reduce poverty. The party is focusing on fielding new candidates in areas like Kota Belud to capitalize on its economic potential in agriculture and aquaculture.
