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Daily Express
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Sabah must have say in Ambalat plans: Wetrom
Published on: Tuesday, July 08, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 08, 2025 By: Amir Anuar Text Size: The Kota Marudu Member of Parliament said the State Government needs to represent Sabahans and possibly provide advice to the Prime Minister in discussions between the Malaysian and Indonesian governments. TAWAU: Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat (KDM) Deputy President II Datuk Wetrom Bahanda said the Federal Government cannot ignore Sabahan perspectives when making decisions involving the State's interests, particularly regarding the Ambalat issue. He believes the State Government's top leadership views must also not be disregarded in such matters. 'Whatever is done, Sabah's top leadership must be given space to share opinions and suggestions to the Federal Government because the State Government represents all the people,' he said on Sunday regarding Malaysia and Indonesia's proposal to jointly develop economic potential in the ND6 and ND7 blocks, or Ambalat, in the Sulawesi Sea. The Kota Marudu Member of Parliament said the State Government needs to represent Sabahans and possibly provide advice to the Prime Minister in discussions between the Malaysian and Indonesian governments. 'But if such matters (decision-making processes) are ignored, this development could become something unfavourable in national and state leadership,' he said. While discussions between Malaysia and Indonesia are reportedly still in early stages, the Bandau Assemblyman believes the actual situation needs transparent clarification. 'Any decision cannot be taken without the views and advice of Sabah leaders or people, including at the State Legislative Assembly and Parliament levels. 'The need to ensure Sabah's voice is heard in the decision-making process is important to safeguard the state's and its people's interests,' he said. He said that to his knowledge, Ambalat's status remains a bilateral issue between the two countries that is unresolved and still requires discussion. He believes discussions on related issues should also be brought to the attention of and decided among the 73 state assemblymen at the State level. 'If it involves State's interests, this is the level that should make determinations and also discuss appropriate actions that can be taken,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
KDM eyes PBS stronghold Tandek
KOTA MARUDU (June 14): The Tandek state constituency (DUN) is one of the strongholds of the Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS), which is currently part of the ruling coalition Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS). However, this position was slightly tarnished when KDM candidate Datuk Wetrom Bahanda achieved a surprising victory in the Kota Marudu parliamentary election last time. It is reported that voters from all three DUNs – Matunggong, Tandek, and Bandau – have shown strong support for KDM. The question now is whether the voters of DUN Tandek, which is said to have around 27,000 people, will continue to support PBS/GRS in the upcoming state election (PRN). DUN Tandek is currently represented by Datuk Hendrus Anding, who is expected to defend his seat in the 17th PRN. Many observers predict that Hendrus will face a tough challenge in retaining the DUN Tandek seat this time. He is expected to compete against a KDM candidate determined to capture the Tandek seat. While speaking at a community event in Kampung Surun-Surun recently, Wetrom mentioned several figures who are likely to represent KDM in the upcoming PRN. Among those mentioned are Benson Tuyundo and the former district education officer and acting president of the Kota Marudu Football Association, Jimson Majemal. Also mentioned were Dato' Baintin Adun and Lewrence Saibon. Wetrom hopes that the people of Tandek will give strong support to any KDM candidate selected. 'We need to work hard and unite to ensure KDM win in Tandek,' he said. It is also understood that Warisan is expected to nominate Datuk Jilid Kuminding to contest in Tandek.
