Vote with your heads for the future of Sabah

A formerjournalist turned politician – PKR deputy secretary general Aidi Amin Yazid has urged voters in Sabah to vote with their heads rather than sentiments as their choice of leaders is a manifestation of the future of the east Malaysian state.

“Voters should not be deceived by the numerous promises and pledges made by certain candidates and should evaluate them for themselves.

“Over the last few days, there have been numerous movements of candidates, with some switching parties and others opting to contest as independents.

“Each made promises and even coined up different slogans to get the attention of voters, but the final decision lies at the ballot boxes,” said Aidi Amin.

He sees that the Sabahan voters would possess the wisdom and maturity to decide what is best for the state.

“Voters must learn from experience and vote based on proven track records instead of just empty talk,” he said.

Aidi Amin pointed out that Pakatan Harapan has been doing an excellent job at the federal level despite the perception by some quarters that it is inadquate.

“PH is a sustainable force because its leaders understand the needs of the people and feel deeply for their plight,” said Aidi Amin.

“The same applies for Sabah. It is vital for a candidate to understand the needs of Sabahans and not just come up with fancy slogans with the hope of winning them over.

“Since the last Sabah election and now, the number of voters has grown by over 700,000 and a large number are probably still undecided.”

“It is this silent majority which must make sound judgements and gauge the truth from the fakes,” he stressed during a live broacast.

Speaking during the PKR podcast “Kerusi Biru” session, Aidi Amin also threw caution to the move by some civil societies, who often played up issues which touched on the sentiments of local voters.

He urged the people of Sabah not to let emotions overcome their sound judgement when casting their votes.

He also pointed out that UPKO’s move to leave the PH fold was not in the better interests of the voters, but merely for personal interests.

“It is just an opportunist move, taking a gamble that they would be able to garner more votes being a local party contesting. Is the slogan ‘Sabah for Sabahans’ going to hold water if a local party is unable to deliver on its promises?

“What matters is which party is able to deliver. And as our prime minister has stressed on numerous occasions, strong federal-state relations are vital for the success of every state and the nation as a whole.

“So, I appeal to young voters and the silent majority to think wisely and to vote based on what is best for the future and not just for the sake of keeping it local,” he said.