Warisan seeks 26 seats in next general election, says Shafie
SANDAKAN: Warisan is targeting 26 parliamentary seats in the next general election in cooperation with its coalition partners, said party president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.
SABAH: Warisan party is targeting 26 parliamentary seats in the upcoming general election, according to party president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal. In a speech at the party's annual general assembly, Shafie expressed hope that the coalition partners would help achieve this target, which would amplify Sabah's voice at the federal level.
Present at the event were Warisan deputy president Datuk Darell Leiking, KDM president Priscella Peter, and Star Party acting deputy president Datuk Lawrence Gimbang. Sabah has 25 parliamentary seats, while Labuan has one, totaling 222 seats nationwide. Shafie emphasized the importance of fielding winnable candidates, stating that it was not advantageous to present candidates who could not secure victory.
He also warned against premature discussions on seat allocations, suggesting that political leaders should engage with local communities and listen to their concerns instead of relying on social media popularity. Drawing from his extensive political experience, Shafie urged parties to leverage each other's strengths and weaknesses through cooperation, rather than benefiting only one side.
He acknowledged the value of working with various parties and acknowledged that history taught them the importance of collaboration. The presence of KDM and Star leaders at the assembly demonstrated the sincerity of this cooperation, with the ultimate goal of ensuring Sabah's voice was effectively represented in the federal government.
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