Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Armizan Mohd Ali has confirmed he will not contest in the upcoming Sabah state election but will focus on serving as Papar MP.

He said his time was limited as a federal minister and an MP, and there was no need for him to contest a state seat.

“I have just completed about two years as an MP, so let me fulfil what the people in Papar want.

“We have many great leaders in Papar and what I want is for whoever becomes (assemblypersons of state seats in the Papar parliamentary constituency) to work well with me to develop Papar.

“As a minister, I also need to look after other states. So, I want a strong team, an assemblyperson who is always able to work closely with me so that we can bring change and realise what the people want,” he said when officiating the Majestic Ballroom at 10 Star Cinemas, Parklane City Benoni in Papar today.

Armizan, in his capacity as Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) deputy secretary-general, also shared that the coalition had been long prepared for the 17th Sabah state election.

“In Papar, we have done a lot of programmes with the people, and I see the assemblypersons who live here are always among the people. That’s why I’m confident they will win in the upcoming state election,” he added.

Three state constituencies - Limbahau, Kawang, and Pantai Manis - make up the Papar parliamentary constituency.

- Bernama

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