Warisan President Urges Sabahans to Vote for Change

A Turning Point for Sabah

Warisan president Shafie Apdal has called on Sabahans to vote for “significant political change” in the upcoming state assembly elections. He believes that this change will be a turning point for the state and has urged voters to back his party at the polls.

Confidence in Warisan’s Ability to Govern

Shafie expressed confidence that Warisan would be able to emulate Berjaya and Parti Bersatu Sabah in being able to independently govern Sabah. He stated, “There is no reason why Warisan cannot achieve the same if the people of Sabah come together to vote for change.”

Rejection of Extremist Politics

The Warisan president rejected “extremist politics” and instead values harmony and moderation, citing the party’s multi-ethnic makeup. He said, “If I wanted to pursue Malay-based or religious-based politics, I could have stayed in Umno or joined PAS. Instead, I established Warisan for all Sabahans.”

Vow to Reinstate Education and Health Ministries

Shafie also vowed to reinstate the state education and health ministries if he were to become chief minister. He had set up the two ministries when he was chief minister from 2018 to 2020, but they were abolished by the Hajiji Noor-led government which took over in September 2020. Health matters currently come under the purview of the state local government and housing ministry, while education is under the science, technology and innovation ministry.

Conclusion

Shafie’s call for change and his party’s values of harmony and moderation have resonated with many Sabahans. With the upcoming state assembly elections, it remains to be seen whether Warisan will be able to capitalize on this momentum and bring about the change that Shafie is promising.

FAQs

Q: What is Warisan’s stance on extremist politics?
A: Warisan rejects extremist politics and instead values harmony and moderation.

Q: Why did Shafie establish Warisan?
A: Shafie established Warisan to represent all Sabahans, not just a specific ethnic group or religious group.

Q: What is Warisan’s plan for the state assembly elections?
A: Warisan is urging Sabahans to vote for “significant political change” and promising to reinstate the state education and health ministries if they win the elections.

Q: Why was the education and health ministries abolished?
A: The education and health ministries were abolished by the Hajiji Noor-led government in September 2020.

Q: What is Shafie’s background?
A: Shafie Apdal is the former chief minister of Sabah and the current president of Warisan.