BN candidate Mohd Ismail ‘Miha’ Ayob prioritises Lamag development, leveraging BN’s state and federal government presence for integrated initiatives.
KOTA KINABALU: Development will be the top priority for Barisan Nasional’s candidate in the upcoming Lamag state by-election.
Youth activist Mohd Ismail Ayob, better known as Miha, said BN’s presence in both the Sabah state and federal governments provides a strong platform for integrated initiatives.
He said parts of his manifesto require close cooperation among all parties to avoid disputes that could affect the people.
“That is why BN is a good platform to implement a manifesto that requires cooperation between the federal government and the state government,” he said at a media gathering.
His candidacy was announced by Sabah BN chairman Datuk Jafry Ariffin.
Mohd Naim Kurniawan Moktar, son of the late Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, expressed support for Mohd Ismail’s candidacy.
He said BN’s credibility and the selection of a high-calibre candidate would secure victory.
On Dec 20, BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed Mohd Naim Kurniawan as the BN candidate for the Kinabatangan parliamentary seat.
The Kinabatangan parliamentary seat and the Lamag state seat were vacated following the death of their incumbent, Bung Moktar, on Dec 5.
The Election Commission has set polling day for both by-elections on Jan 24, 2026.
Nomination day and early voting are scheduled for Jan 10 and Jan 20, respectively.
Meanwhile, Warisan president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said the party has yet to decide whether it will contest in the two by-elections.
