IN a strong appeal to constituents ahead of Sabah’s 17th General Election, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) candidate Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun stressed that personal grievances or misunderstandings should not influence voting decisions, urging voters to focus on the broader future of Sabah’s governance and development.
Speaking at the Titian Harmoni programme held at the Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Viha Lobou Baru, Masidi emphasised that electoral choices are about the continuity of government rather than individual sentiment.
“The decision to vote is not about personal interest or individual sentiment; it concerns the future of the government and the direction of Sabah’s development under Gabungan Rakyat Sabah.
“Do not reject a candidate out of anger or misunderstanding. The party and the government are far more important than any individual,” he told supporters.
Masidi also clarified that GRS has officially endorsed only one candidate for the Kundasang constituency, Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Joachim Gunsalam, dismissing claims of other individuals representing the party.
“There is no such thing as an independent GRS candidate. The only GRS candidate in Kundasang is Joachim. I have personally been active on the ground supporting Joachim and repeatedly urged voters to cast their votes for the GRS candidate,” he said.
The candidate further highlighted that the election is not a contest of appearance or popularity, but a critical decision on whether GRS will continue to govern Sabah.
“We are not choosing who is better looking or younger. We are voting to determine whether GRS will return to govern the state. If there are minor misunderstandings, put them aside for now.
“Resolve them after the election. On 29 November, the question is not who is good, but whether GRS continues to lead,” he added.
Masidi encouraged early voting and informed constituents that transport arrangements had been made for those requiring assistance.
He also reminded voters with reading or vision difficulties to seek help only from authorised party representatives at polling stations, warning that low voter turnout could facilitate electoral fraud.
“There are those clever enough to cheat if people do not turn out to vote. That is why everyone must fulfil their responsibility,” he said.
Drawing on Sarawak as an example, Masidi highlighted that continuity in government enables structured and consistent development, cautioning that frequent administrative changes over minor issues could hinder Sabah’s progress. - November 27, 2025
