Inanam incumbent Peto Galim pledges to double development achievements if given a new mandate, citing strong state-federal cooperation as key to delivering promises.
INANAM: Incumbent assemblyman Datuk Peto Galim is confident Pakatan Harapan can double its achievements if given a new mandate in the Sabah state election.
He acknowledged many development initiatives remained unimplemented during his tenure but expressed optimism about continuing them through close state-federal cooperation.
“Some have indeed said we haven’t delivered enough, and we accept that due to time constraints,” Peto told reporters after the Ziarah Tunai Janji programme at Kampung Dambai.
“I am confident that if given a mandate for the next five years, we can deliver twice as much as we have achieved so far.”
The 59-year-old highlighted cooperation with the federal government under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as their key strength.
He earlier visited five units of Rumah Mesra Sabah Maju Jaya completed in just over a month and a half for families who lost homes in a fire earlier this year.
The government built these homes without considering economic backgrounds, prioritising urgent need for comfortable living instead.
“These houses were built because we care,” Peto said, noting the homes brought immense joy to affected families.
He also announced Kionsom village area has been officially gazetted as a Kadazan-Dusun, Murut and Rungus ethnic village to preserve indigenous heritage.
The move represents a huge milestone for KDMR communities who long awaited such recognition.
In total, 22 villages in the N18 Inanam constituency have successfully been gazetted through Land Department approval.
“This is a promise we’ve kept, and it demonstrates our commitment to the people of Inanam,” Peto stated.
He emphasised his approach focuses on tangible work rather than seeking popularity through social media or confrontational speeches.
Peto faces a 13-cornered contest in his bid to retain the Inanam seat.
