Kota Kinabalu: Parti Warisan named 73 of its candidates for the Nov 29 state election, featuring a blend of seasoned leaders, young professionals and new faces.
Party President Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal, who will defend his Senallang seat, said over 40 per cent are newcomers, nine are women and almost a third are under 40.
He said Warisan’s team includes engineers, magistrates, academics and former district officers, people with both education and leadership experience from various sectors.
Deputy President Datuk Darell Leiking will not be contesting, while at least three of Warisan’s sitting MPs are contesting state seats, including Semporna's Shafie (Senallang), Lahad Datu's Datuk Mohammad Yusof Apdal (Silam) and Kota Belud's Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis (Usukan).
Incumbent vice presidents Datuk Junz Wong (Tanjung Aru), Dr Daud Yusof (Bongawan) and Datuk Dr Jaujan Sambakong (Sulabayan) will defend, while Terence Siambun will try to keep the Moyog seat.
Following is the full list of Warisan candidates:
Bangi - Zainal Romio, Bengkoka - Fauziah Mohd Fuad Stephens, Pitas - Datuk Harun Ismail, Tanjong Kapor - Terence Au Soon Fui, Matunggong – Jornah Mozihim, Bandau - Rizham Abd Rahman, Tandek - Datuk Jilid @ Zainuddin Kuminding, Pintasan - Abdullah Otong, Tempasuk - Mohd Khidir Lamsil, Usukan - Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis, Kadamaian - Norman Simon, Sulaman - Mohktar Hussin, Pantai Dalit - Datuk Aliasgar @ Ali Ashgar Basri, Tamparuli - Lee Han Kyun @ Joseph Lee, Kiulu - Saibin Gunsari, Karambunai - Mentoh Aru, Darau - Azhar Matusin, Inanam - Edna Jessica Majimbun, Likas - Tham Yun Fook, Api Api - Loi Kok Liang, Luyang - Samuel Wong Tshun Chuen, Tanjung Aru - Datuk Wong Hong Jun, Petagas - Datuk Uda Sulai, Tanjung Keramat - Mohammad Firdaus Diun, Kapayan - Chin Tek Ming, Moyog - Terrence Siambin, Limbahau - Roger @ Roy Valentine Amandus, Kawang - Ms Shaffie Said, Pantai Manis - Datuk Aidi Mokhtar, Bongawan, Dr Daud Yusof, Membakut - Mohamad Said @ Ismail Sait, Klias - Mohd Shaid Othman, Kuala Penyu - Dr Monih Epin, Lumadan - Mohammad Norizhuan Awang, Sindumin - Yusri Pungut, Kundasang - Jeffrey Gopog, Karanaan - Mukinin @ Mazlan Daiman, Paginatan - Juhaili Sidek, Tambunan - Bianus Kontong, Bingkor - Benedict Martin Gunir, Liawan - Adzhar Jasni @ Eddy, Melalap - Cheld Bryend Lind, Kemabong - Burnley Balang, Tulid - Lucia Kihing, Sook - Joseph Peter Tinggi, Nabawan - Alfian A Koroh, Telupid - Simah Matusip, Sugut - Aspah Abdullah Snai, Labuk - Jafar Awang, Gum - Gum - Arunarnsin Taib, Sungai Manila - Sittinara Sakah, Sungai Sibuga - Nurulalsah Hassan Alban, Sekong - Alias Sani, Karamuting - Wong Tshun Khee, Elopura - Chong Ket Kiun, Tanjong Papat - Thien Ching Qiang, Kuamut - Norfaizah Chua @ Giak Kiang, Lamag - Mohd Saifullah Lokman, Sukau - Azahari Rangon, Tungku - Assaffai @ Samsul Kamal P Alian, Segama - Muhammad Abdul Karim, Silam - Datuk Mohammad Yusof Apdal, Kunak - Datuk Jasa @ Ismail Raudah, Sulabayan - Datuk Dr Jaujan Sambakong, Senallang - Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal, Bugaya - Jamil Hamzah, Balung - Frank Salazar @ Franco, Apas - Sarman Amat Simito, Sri Tanjong - Justin Wong Yung Bin, Kukusan - Mamun Sulaiman, Tanjung Batu - Ayuf Abdul Rahman, Merotai - Sarifuddin Hata, Sebatik - Manahing Tinggilani @ Tanggilani.
