KIMANIS POLLS | Sabahans are reminded not to be misled by various accusations by the Opposition who is trying to discredit Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad during the Kimanis parliamentary by-election campaign.

Chief Minister Mohd Shafie Apdal said Dr Mahathir was a leader who understood the state's needs and aspirations, and much had been done for Sabah since the Pakatan Harapan government had come to power.

"For example, I requested for Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) to be returned to Sabah, and he (Dr Mahathir) approved it. Likewise, the management of Pulau Sipadan and Pulau Ligitan in Semporna, previously it was not managed by us (Sabah) but by the National Security Council,” he said during a Christmas celebration programme at Kuala Pos Bongawan Estate near Kimanis, today.

Shafie who is also Warisan president said there were other discussions on various matters held between the Sabah government and Mahathir for the betterment of the state.

Meanwhile, Shafie said voters in Kimanis should pick Warisan candidate Karim Bujang in the by-election on Jan 18 to drive further development in the constituency.

The by-election sees a straight fight between Karim and BN candidate Mohamad Alamin. — Bernama