TAWAU: Sabah DAP Chairman Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe said Pakatan Harapan’s DAP candidate for Sri Tanjong Philip Yap Wui Lip has achieved 10 major accomplishments over three challenging years, despite the constituency’s incumbent Justin Wong leaving the party to join Parti Warisan in 2022.
Phoong said the record proves that Philip and Tawau DAP are not like other parties that only appear during election season, as they continue to serve consistently and diligently for the people’s welfare.
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“We want to express our appreciation to all Sri Tanjong voters for standing with Tawau DAP since 2008,” he said, urging voters in this traditional DAP stronghold to deliver a Pakatan Harapan victory on Nov. 29.
Speaking at a media conference at the PH Sri Tanjong Election Operations Room, alongside State DAP Secretary Vivian Wong and Philip Yap Wui Lip, Phoong highlighted Philip’s accomplishments, including the establishment of a mobile service counter at Pasar Baru Taman Sin Onn every Sunday to address residents’ concerns and provide free health screenings for senior citizens.
The service centre also offers free monthly legal consultation sessions to help residents understand their rights and navigate legal matters. Since 2019, Tawau DAP has organised annual Chinese New Year night markets and Mid-Autumn Garden Festivals, promoting community unity and preserving cultural heritage.
Philip has also worked with local farmers and businesses to promote the “QAV1” avocado, developed by Tawau’s Agriculture Department, nationwide.
In collaboration with Deputy Plantations and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin, he helped secure RM856,200 for 10 smallholders through the Small Replanting Scheme 2.0 (TSPKS 2.0).
Tawau DAP also launched a guidebook and gastronomy guide featuring local cuisine, attractions, and cultural experiences to boost tourism in Tawau before visitors head to Semporna.
The party continues implementing various community assistance programs, including the RM100 Shopping Voucher-Pasar Sin Onn initiative for those in need. During water supply disruptions, Tawau DAP rents water tankers to deliver water house-to-house.
Philip played a key role in securing upgrades for Tawau Airport through Transport Minister Anthony Loke, with construction starting last August under RM120.9 million three-year upgrade project.
Through his efforts, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming announced RM67.76 million for 62 public facility projects benefiting 230,000 residents in the district. Tawau DAP is also monitoring the Federal Government’s RM1 billion allocation for water supply system upgrades in Sabah, including Tawau.
Additionally, following feedback from Philip, Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh announced *RM170,000 for upgrading three Tawau schools: SJK(C) Hing Hwa, SM St. Patrick and SK Sentosa.
