SABAH POLLS: BOLSTERING STATE ECONOMY SABAH DAP’S MAIN AGENDA - CHAIRMAN

TAWAU, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Bolstering the state’s economy is the main message of Sabah DAP  in its campaign for the 17th Sabah state election.

Its Chairman Phoong Jin Zhe, who is also the Pakatan Harapan candidate for the Likas seat, said emphasis is being placed on economic development issues as it is the foremost need of the people of Sabah at present.

“A strong economy brings more job opportunities and more business opportunities, which in turn creates many prospects for young people. This is the key focus for DAP’s agenda this time,” he told reporters at the PH-DAP Sri Tanjong Operations Room here today.

He said DAP Sabah is also using the election platform to present new ideas to further improve Sabah’s economy in a more sustainable direction.

In addition, Phoong said the Sri Tanjong candidate, Philip Yap Wui Lip, has achieved 10 accomplishments over three years while leading the DAP Youth wing there.

“Tawau DAP and Philip have been at the Taman Sin On New Market opening a mobile service counter and listening to the people, and at the service centre, Yap provides free legal advice sessions every month,” he said.

Phoong said Yap also collaborates with farmers and local enterprises to promote the ‘QAV1’ avocado developed by the Tawau Agriculture Department, in addition to distributing tourism guide pamphlets at Tawau Airport.

He said Yap’s 10 years of experience as a councillor in the Tawau Municipal Council is believed to equip him well to administer the Sri Tanjong seat and act as a bridge to the Federal Government.

Meanwhile, Yap said that among his key commitments, if given the mandate, is to establish a special tourism task force together with industry players to drive the development of the sector in Tawau.

Early voting is set for Nov 25 while polling day is on Nov 29.

For the latest news on the 17th Sabah state election, please visit the Sabah PRN portal at prn.bernama.com/sabah/index.php  

N69: SRI TANJONG  37,327 Voters

1. Wong Su Vui                    (IND)

2. Philip Yap Wui Lip            (PH-DAP)

3. Fung Len Fui                    (STAR)

4. Joseph Mosusah               (PIS)

5. Ricky Hong Chee Kiong    (KDM)

6. Justin Wong Yung Bin    (Warisan)

(2020: Justin Wong Yung Bin: Warisan Plus-DAP: Maj: 8,880 votes)

-- BERNAMA