Stable electricity supplies, more social welfare aid, and boosting the economy also figure in voters' thinking.
There were also calls for the next Sabah government to boost the state’s economy and increase the amount of social welfare aid.
A young voter, Mohammad Nur Azizan, 18, said he wanted the government to enact stringent laws to manage the number of undocumented migrants in the state.
“We do not want a situation where these undocumented migrants come in and out at whim,” he said, adding that the young voters here also want the government to repair the roads and help them earn a decent income.
The statistics department had in 2024 said that there are 1.1 million non-citizens out of the 3.7 million people living in Sabah.
Senior citizen Safidil Mukri hopes the next state government will focus on economic expansion, which he said could be achieved through political stability and working closely with the federal government.
“For Darau, I want the roads to be repaired and a steady power supply,” the 63-year-old said, referring to his hometown, a seat which will witness a six-cornered fight in the state polls.
For delivery rider Matlan Anuar, 25, he hopes the next government will focus its efforts on helping the youth increase their income.
“They should help the youth, especially those who are just starting out,” he said.
Some 1.78 million eligible voters will cast their ballots on Nov 29 to choose members of a new state assembly. There are a record 596 candidates, 74 of which are independents, who will be vying for the 73 seats up for grabs.
The Election Commission has announced that early voting will take place on Nov 25. - FMT
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