Campaigning for the Sabah state election intensifies with top leaders and candidates meeting voters across various constituencies.
KOTA KINABALU: Campaigning for the Sabah state election has intensified across the state, with national and state leaders as well as candidates from various political parties meeting voters in multiple locations.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim continued his working visit and campaign tour in Sabah’s interior by attending the PM Sayang Sabah Meet-and-Greet Programme with community leaders of Tulid state constituency at Padang Kampung Menawo Ulu, Keningau.
He then attended a similar programme for the Melalap state constituency at Dewan Datuk OKK Sanggau Jalang, Tenom.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi attended two programmes, beginning with the launch of Sabah MyFutureJobs Career Carnival at Peranauan Inn D’Sangkir, Kota Belud.
He was scheduled to attend the Sabah RISDA Smallholders Gathering at the Sabah International Convention Centre, Kota Kinabalu in the afternoon.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor continued his campaign activities in Tuaran by holding a meeting with local communities at Dewan Bajau Samah.
PKR candidate for the Merotai state seat Datuk Ruji Ubi began his campaign day as early as 4.30 am by performing Subuh prayers at Kampung Haji Matahir Mosque.
He conducted a series of walkabouts at several locations, including Restoran Santai Corner, Pasar Hotspring, Pasar Sin Onn, Hotspring Taman Ehsan, and attended a thanksgiving prayer ceremony at Kampung Muhibbah Raya.
Ruji also visited Lorong New Asia and several other locations before wrapping up his campaign schedule with a small-group ceramah at Hotspring Survey Supermarket.
In total, 596 candidates have been confirmed to contest 73 state seats in the state election, with PH fielding candidates in 22 seats, BN in 45 seats and GRS in 55 seats. – Bernama
