KARANAAN Assemblyman and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) candidate, Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun, has urged voters to set aside anger, disappointment, or misunderstandings when casting their ballots, warning that such emotions could jeopardise GRS’s chances in the upcoming Sabah polls.
Drawing a parallel with neighbouring Sarawak, Masidi highlighted that consistent governance had enabled the state to maintain steady development.
“Look at Sarawak, they have not changed governments which allows them to focus on development. Sabah will never progress if we keep changing governments over small issues. Let there be no confusion,” he said.
Masidi stressed that the November 29 election carries implications far beyond individual preferences, advising voters not to reject a candidate due to personal grievances.
“Don’t refuse to support a candidate just because you are upset or because of a misunderstanding. The party and the government are more important than any single candidate,” he said, emphasising that GRS has only one official candidate in Kundasang, Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Joachim Gunsalam.
“There is no such thing as an ‘Independent GRS’. Anyone claiming to represent GRS is not speaking the truth. There is only one GRS candidate in Kundasang, and that is Joachim,” he added.
Masidi, who is defending his own Karanaan seat, has been actively canvassing support for Joachim, making multiple visits to Kundasang in recent days. During his visits, he repeatedly reminded voters of the broader stakes: “Vote Joachim, vote GRS.”
He urged constituents to focus on governance rather than personalities, noting, “We are not voting for who is more handsome or who is younger. We are voting to decide whether GRS will return to govern the state. That is the real issue.”
He added, “If you have small misunderstandings or feel hurt, put that aside for now. Settle it after the election. All candidates are good people. But on Nov 29, the question isn’t who is good — it is whether GRS continues to govern or not.”
Masidi also encouraged voters to cast their ballots early, confirming that transport arrangements had been made for those in need.
He advised voters requiring assistance with reading or vision to seek help exclusively from authorised party representatives at polling stations.
Warning that low turnout could leave room for electoral malpractice, he cautioned, “Sometimes, the ones clever at cheating are the ones who don’t work. So, make sure you vote.” - November 28, 2025
