Sabah Umno leader Salleh Said Keruak has urged voters to evaluate the performance of political parties like contractors completing a project – and only select those who have shown results, discipline and integrity.
Drawing an analogy between politics and project management, he said in every state election, the people are the real owners of the project.
Salleh, a former prime minister, added that the people have the power to decide whether to “renew or replace the contractor” based on the government’s performance over the past five years.
“The ruling party is like a contractor entrusted with developing the state and serving the people. At the end of the term, citizens must evaluate: Was the work completed, were promises kept, and did the people really benefit?” he said in a statement.
The Sabah Umno treasurer added that while no contractor is perfect, voters have the right to make comparisons to determine which party or coalition has shown the best results and highest integrity.
Salleh pointed out that some projects require collaboration and emphasized the need for coalitions that know how to work together and deliver better results for the people.
“What matters most is not the name, but the results and performance. Choose the contractor – or coalition of contractors – who have proven themselves capable, experienced and honest in carrying out their responsibilities,” he said.
The 17th Sabah election will be held on November 29, nomination day is scheduled for November 15, and early voting will take place on November 25.
The state assembly has 79 seats, 73 of which are contested. The other six seats are for appointed MPs.