Warisan to contest 17 parliamentary, 45 state seats
KOTA KINABALU: Parti Warisan Sabah (Warisan) will be fielding a mix of candidates from various backgrounds to contest in 45 state and 17 parliamentary seats in the upcoming 14th general election (GE14).
President Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said candidates who were given the mandate comprised Wira, Wirawati, Wanita as well as professionals and former government servants.
“We are fielding seven women candidates including Wirawati, which is quite a large number as we want women and youths to play their role.
“We also have professional candidates including former lecturers and former deputy Syariah chief judge Aidi Mokhtar.
“This is something new for Sabah, where many of our candidates are Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) holders and lawyers,” he said at the announcement of GE14 Warisan candidates, yesterday. Among those nominated by Warisan are former Barisan Nasional (BN) Bongawan assemblyman Datuk Karim Bujang, former Sipitang MP Yusof @ Josree Yacob and former Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) president Datuk VK Liew.
Warisan candidates for the 45 state seats include Mohammad Mohamarin (N01 Banggi), Chong Chen Bin (N02 Tanjong Kapor), Maklin Masiau (N03 Pitas), Baintin Adun @ Abd Halim (N5 Tandek), Abd Bahtrin @Abdul Bahkrin Mohd Yusof (N08 Usukan), Abdullah Sani Daud (N10 Sulaman), Jo-Anna Sue Henlet Rampas (N11 Kiulu), Azhar Matussin (N12 Karambunai), Junz Wong (N17 Tanjong Aru), Uda Sulai (N18 Petagas), Jenifer Lasimbang (N20 Moyog), Salleh Eddris (N21 Kawang), Aidi Mokhtar (N22 Pantai Manis), Daud Yusof (N23 Bongawan), Abdul Sani Marip @ Marif (N24 Membakut),
Johair Mat Lani (N25 Klias), Md Samlih Juaisin (N27 Lumadan), Yusof @ Josree Yacob (N28 Sindumin), Siriman @ Mohd Fazid Basir (N29 Kundasang), Julian @ Paul Sidin (N31 Paginatan), Justin Alip (N32 Tambunan), Rasinin Koutis @ Kautis (N34 Liawan), Peter Anthony (N35 Melalap), Haris Bolos (N36 Kemabong), Martin Tomy (N37 Sook), Ahuar Rasam (N38 Nabawan), Aspah Abdullah Sani (N39 Sugut), Ramsah Tasim (N40 Labuk), Arunarsin Taib (N41 Gum-Gum), Asmara Abdul Rahman (N42 Sungai Sibuga), Arifin Asgali (N43 Sekong), Hiew Vun Zin (N44 Karamunting), Norfaizah Chua @ Giak Kiang (N47 Kuamut), Ma Ghazali Abdul Ghani (N48 Sukau), Assaffal @ Samsul Kamal P Alian (N49 Tungku), Dumi Pg Masdal (N50 Lahad Datu), Norazlinah Arif (N51 Kunak), Jaujan Sambakong (N52 Sulabayan), Shafie Apdal (N53 Senallang), Manis Muka Mohd Darah (N54 Bugaya), Andi Rus Diana Andi Paladjareng (N55 Balung), Abdul Salip Ejal (N56 Apas), Sarifuddin Hata (N58 Merotai), Ismail Senang (N59 Tanjung Batu) and Hassan A Gani Pg Amir (N60 Sebatik).
Candidates for the 17 parliamentary seats are Noor Halim Zaini (P166 Labuan), Sh Azman Sh Along (P167 Kudat), Barlus Mangabis (P168 Kota Marudu), Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis @ Fakharudy (P169 Kota Belud), Mohd Azis Jamman (P171 Sepanggar), Darell Leiking (P174 Penampang), Ahmad Hassan (P175 Papar), Karim Bujang (P176 Kimanis), Noor Hayaty Mustapha (P178 Sipitang), Jake Nointin (P180 Keningau), Japar Zairun (P183 Beluran), Irwanshah Mustapa (P184 Libaran), VK Liew (P185 Batu Sapi), Mohd Ismail Ayob (P187 Kinabatangan), Mohammadin Ketapi (P188 Silam), Shafie Apdal (P189 Semporna) and Mamun Sulaiman (P191 Kalabakan).