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From Apolitical to Questioning: Reflections on Sabah's Political Shifts

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I read the following newspaper report last night and thought it best to write about it while it is still fresh in my mind. LINK   Extracts from the Newspaper report: Development and reform programmes planned by the Government risk being derailed if the opposition is given the mandate in the 17th State Election on Nov 29. Caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor expressed this concern based on past experience when Parti Warisan assumed government in 2018. He said at the time, Warisan acted more out of revenge…

Water into Wine: A Sabahan’s Search for Leadership That Listens

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Untul Bahasa Malaysia sila tatal ke bawah.   Sabah politics — a whirlwind of promises, power plays, and inboxes that never ping. We’ve all felt it: the silence after emails, the void of unanswered tags, the creeping doubt that maybe “public servant” comes with a mute button.   Lately, I’ve been knee-deep in that storm. I reached out to Datuk Hajiji Noor, our Chief Minister, with urgent concerns. Emails, social media tags, polite nudges to his political secretary Datuk Roland Chia — all met with silence. Not even an automated reply.

Sabah Softwood: A Political Timeline

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  🗳️ Coming Soon Sabah Softwoods: A Political Timeline 1️⃣ 2002 JV Agreement : Rentak 60%, SSB 40%  2️⃣ 2003 Shift : SSB acquires 11%, becomes majority shareholder  3️⃣ Then it gets political : See how Musa Aman , Shafie Apdal , and Hajiji handled this matter. Assuming you have to choose among the 3 to be your next chief minister.   Who would you choose?

Warisan: The Sabah-First Powerhouse Ready to Claim the Remaining 56 Seats and Deliver True Autonomy

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  As the "Black Wave" of independent candidates, led by Kudat MP Datuk Verdon Bahanda, surges forward with a bold bid for 17 state assembly seats, Sabah's political landscape is buzzing with fresh energy. These independents promise a no-frills approach, prioritizing people over party machines – a sentiment echoing loudly among the 80% of undecided young voters who crave authenticity over endless political maneuvering. But with 73 seats up for grabs in the November 29 election, the real question isn't just about shaking up the status quo; it's about who can deliver stable, Sabah-centric governance for the long haul.