6 days ago
Nizam slams Shafie's 'old promises in new packaging'
Nizam
KOTA KINABALU (Aug 4): Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan, has cautioned Sabahans — especially the youth — not to be swayed by what he described as 'old promises in new packaging' ahead of the upcoming state election.
Responding to Parti Warisan President Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal's recent pledge to abolish student loans such as PTPTN and Yayasan Sabah funding while offering full scholarships to Sabahan students, Nizam said the proposals amounted to 'political theatre recycled for election season.'
'The people of Sabah are not forgetful. We are not easily swayed by recycled promises beautifully wrapped in campaign rhetoric,' Nizam said in a statement today.
He questioned Shafie's commitment to education during his tenure as Chief Minister from 2018 to 2020, pointing out that no loan cancellations, new bursaries, or special education funds were introduced at the time.
In contrast, Nizam said the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) government under Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor has focused on delivering tangible results, citing several key initiatives: Higher Education Registration Assistance Fund for B40 students, Sabah Maju Jaya Scholarship to expand higher education access, increased allocations to Yayasan Sabah for scholarships and aid,
redevelopment of dilapidated rural schools, and special assistance for Sabahan students studying out of state.
