SIBU – Local YouTuber Cardock is counting on his popularity on social media to contest as an independent in Dudong during the 12th Sarawak election.
The Sibu-born, whose real name is Fadhil Mohd Isa, said he felt compelled to contest in the election this time as he wants to defend the fate of those in the Dudong area who have yet to enjoy water, electricity, and internet facilities.
“I feel compelled to contest when I see how a state like Sarawak that is rich with natural resources still has places without water and electricity supplies and internet facilities. These are things that can benefit the people,” he told reporters.
Cardock, 37, is among eight candidates who submitted their nomination papers at the Dudong nomination centre (Sibu Jaya Public Library) here to contest in the seat.
The others are Wong Hie Ping (Parti Sarawak Bersatu), Jane Lau Sung Yee (Parti Bumi Kenyalang), Julius Enchana (Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru), Paul Ling Fong (DAP), Josephine Lau Kiew Peng (Parti Aspirasi Rakyat Sarawak), Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (Progressive Democratic Party), and Engga Unchat (Independent).
Cardock said he has been campaigning since 2018 via social media platforms and claims to be well known, with over one million followers on social media.
“The Covid-19 pandemic has facilitated my campaign efforts via social media platforms and I will use it 100%, although there are places without internet facilities,” he said.
Asked about his choice of using a prawn as his logo in the election, he said it is synonymous with his hobby of catching prawns in Sg Passin near here, and that it had also helped popularise him on social media. – Bernama, December 6, 2021
