Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal has hinted again at Warisan’s independent path in the upcoming Sabah election.
He said the party has yet to decide on any alliances despite ongoing speculation of a tie up with other parties.
“What matters most is uniting the people of Sabah first,” he said in Batu Sapi on Friday.
Warisan, he added, is focused on tackling Sabah’s water shortages, electricity supply, healthcare, and education issues.
“There is no point in political unity if these fundamental problems persist,” he said.
Shafie’s call to “unite the people” signals Warisan’s focus on grassroots support while keeping post-election ties open.
Shafie has repeatedly said Warisan will only work with parties that share its vision for Sabah while urging Sabahans to revive the spirit of unity of past leaders in the formative years of Malaysia in the 60s.
“They had high hopes then, but today, they still see gaps that need to be addressed,” he said.
During his visit, he assured flood-hit villagers that aid efforts would continue and visited residents in Kampung Lupak Meluas Laut.
Sekong assemblyman Alias Sani and Elopura assemblyman Calvin Chong were present. – January 31, 2025.
“Whether we merge or not, we have yet to decide despite various talks and speculation. What matters most is uniting the people of Sabah first,” Shafie said after a gathering with residents at Kampung Lupak Meluas Darat in Batu Sapi on Thursday.
He stressed that Warisan’s focus remains on addressing long-standing issues such as water shortages, electricity supply, healthcare, and education—problems he said matter more than political strategies.
“There is no point in political unity if these fundamental problems persist. The people’s concerns must come first,” he said.
Shafie’s stance reflects his past statements emphasizing that Warisan will only align with parties that share its vision for Sabah’s future.
He also recalled Sabah’s role in forming Malaysia in 1963, saying that past leaders put aside differences for the greater good, a spirit he believes must be revived to push the state forward.
“They had high hopes then, but today, they still see gaps that need to be addressed,” he said.
On the ground, Shafie assured flood-hit villagers that assistance efforts will continue and that Warisan will advocate for better disaster preparedness.
Following the event in Kampung Lupak Meluas Darat, he also visited residents in Kampung Lupak Meluas Laut.
Among those present were Sekong assemblyman Alias Sani and Elopura assemblyman Calvin Chong. – January 31, 2025.
