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Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Anifah may contest in Bongawan if voters insist
Anifah KOTA KINABALU (May 29): Parti Cinta Sabah (PCS) president Tan Sri Anifah Aman said that he would consider contesting in the coming state election if that is the wish of the constituents in Bongawan. Speaking to The Borneo Post today, Anifah explained that his recent statement on social media was about wresting the Bongawan constituency from incumbent Dr Daud Yusof. The former Kimanis Member of Parliament said that it is PCS' aim to ensure that all Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) candidates are victorious in the election. When asked if he intends to contest in the Bongawan seat as reported by several mainstream media recently, Anifah replied,' not exactly, I want to find the suitable candidate because I know my hardcore voters when I served as the Kimanis Member of Parliament. 'So I am just helping to identify the suitable and winnable candidate,' said Anifah who had served as former Malaysia Foreign Minister. And when asked if the constituents insist that they want him to contest, Anifah replied, 'Then I will consider. The recent reports said that the PCS president made the announcement of his intention to contest the Bongawan state seat in the upcoming Sabah state election via Facebook. Anifah was quoted as saying that his decision is not aimed at merely challenging the incumbent, Dr Daud. 'I respect him as a colleague. However, the people of Bongawan want development equivalent to that of a full-fledged district. This has long been promised, and it should already have been enjoyed, but it is still not felt. 'Basic facilities such as a hospital, fire station, road connectivity, and other infrastructure are still neither planned nor championed. It remains quiet and neglected. Where is the political will that was once proclaimed?' Anifah was quoted as saying.
New Straits Times
08-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Anifah Aman eyes Bongawan state seat
KOTA KINABALU: Former Foreign Minister Tan Sri Anifah Aman has announced his intention to contest the Bongawan state seat in the upcoming Sabah state election. The Parti Cinta Sabah (PCS) president made the announcement via Facebook yesterday, stating that his decision is not aimed at merely challenging the incumbent, Dr Daud Yusuf. "I respect him as a colleague. However, the people of Bongawan want development equivalent to that of a full-fledged district. "This has long been promised, and it should already have been enjoyed, but it is still not felt. "Basic facilities such as a hospital, fire station, road connectivity, and other infrastructure are still neither planned nor championed. It remains quiet and neglected. "Where is the political will that was once proclaimed?" As for the seat distribution, the former Kimanis member of Parliament said the state election is not a contest over who gets the most seats, but about who can win. He added that the legitimacy of the government depends on how many seats are won. In the last state election, PCS contested in 73 state seats but lost all. Other component parties in GRS are Parti Bersatu Sabah, Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah, Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku Sabah, Sabah Progressive Party, Parti Harapan Rakyat Sabah and Liberal Democratic Party. He added that PCS's struggle within GRS is clear — to uphold the shared cause for collective victory. "The focus is not on the number of candidates, but on winning seats for GRS. "All GRS component parties must maintain unity for political stability and the benefit of the state and its people,". He said that the people must be confident that GRS is a strong, solid local coalition, and worthy of being re-elected to continue Sabah's progress.
Free Malaysia Today
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Anifah once again eyes Bongawan seat for coming Sabah polls
Former Kimanis MP Anifah Aman contested the Bongawan state seat in the 2020 state polls but lost to Warisan's Daud Yusof. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Parti Cinta Sabah (PCS) president Anifah Aman has declared his intention to contest the Bongawan state seat in the upcoming Sabah election. Anifah said his decision is not merely to challenge the incumbent, Warisan's Daud Yusof, but to fight for the people in the constituency, who still face basic infrastructure issues such as inadequate hospital facilities and poor road access. 'I respect him (Daud) as a colleague, but the people of Bongawan want development worthy of a full-fledged district. 'These promises were made long ago and should have been fulfilled by now,' the former federal minister said in a Facebook post. In the 16th Sabah election, all PCS candidates lost in all 73 state seats, with Anifah losing in Bongawan. Commenting on seat allocations among parties in the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition, the former Kimanis MP said the state election should not be a fight over the seats but an opportunity for parties to secure victory together. 'The legitimacy of a government lies in how many seats it wins. PCS's struggle within GRS is clear – we uphold a common cause for a shared victory. 'The focus is not on how many candidates are fielded, but on winning seats for GRS. All GRS component parties must maintain unity for political stability and the benefit of the state and its people,' he said. Last week, Usno president Pandikar Amin Mulia said the party may go it alone if it continues to be sidelined in GRS. The former Dewan Rakyat speaker said Usno has been belittled by some GRS leaders after requesting seats to contest in the upcoming election. A divisional leader of Gagasan Rakyat, Rafie Robert, said GRS component parties were free to quit if they were dissatisfied, while Kiulu deputy chief George Teo said Usno should be grateful as GRS gave the party a lifeline by allowing it to join the coalition. The current Sabah state assembly term ends in November and the election must be held within 60 days of its dissolution.
