Sabah Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun says Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) is not intimidated by potential competition in the upcoming state election, citing strong support from constituents. He welcomes rivals to contest, emphasizing the democratic nature of elections and respectful political rivalry in Sabah. While confident of GRS' advantage, he urges against complacency and stresses the need to address voters' concerns promptly.
Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun performing teh “lau sang” at the Affin Bank Berhad Chinese New Year dinner in Kota Kinabalu on Tuesday .
"I visit my village every weekend, and the feedback... the people still support us," he told reporters at a Chinese New Year dinner on Tuesday . "Anyone is welcome to contest, including in my constituency. We welcome them with open arms. If they feel they have a chance to win, they are free to try. There are no restrictions," said the state Finance Minister."It is not a boxing match where we need to fight each other," he said, adding that political rivalry in Sabah has never been personal.
On issues raised by voters, particularly concerns that government initiatives are mere political gestures, such as the long-standing Kundasang-Ranau road issue, Masidi said leaders must act swiftly.
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