KDM eyes GRS stronghold in Ranau
Published on: Tue, Jul 29, 2025
By: Nikko Fabian Text Size: Wetrom expressed confidence in winning Kadazandusun, Murut and Rungus native seats, with plans to expand KDM's reach to other non-Muslim native constituencies. Kota Kinabalu: Social Democratic Prosperity Party (KDM) Deputy President Wetron Bahanda eyes Ranau as a target for electoral victory in the coming state election. 'KDM is preparing to challenge Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), which holds a stronghold in the ethnic Dusun heartland, spanning the foothills of Mount Kinabalu in the Ranau district,' he said. He attributed this surge in support to KDM's promise of prosperity, predicting a strong showing in the coming elections. Wetrom expressed confidence in winning Kadazandusun, Murut and Rungus native seats, with plans to expand KDM's reach to other non-Muslim native constituencies. 'The party has already nominated candidates for key seats - Datuk Rusdin Riman for Paginatan, Datuk Jeffry Mohd Ali for Kundasang and Datuk Karim Adam for Karanaan,' he stressed. He added these seats are currently held by prominent GRS and PBS figures - Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam (Kundasang), Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun (Karanaan) and Datuk Abidin Madangkir (Paginatan). KDM's ambition reflects its growing influence in northern Sabah's Rungus community and its recent success in the Murut seat of Tenom. This aggressive strategy, despite the recent imprisonment of KDM President Datuk Peter Anthony, signals a determined bid to reshape Sabah's political landscape. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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