The daughter of jailed former Sabah minister Peter Anthony will contest his old seat in Melalap, as Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat (KDM) released its initial list of candidates for the forthcoming state election.
Priscella Peter, 27, who is now serving as KDM’s acting president, has been named the party’s candidate for Melalap, a constituency her father held for two terms before he was convicted and imprisoned earlier this year.
Her selection marks a rare instance of a direct family handover in Sabah politics and comes at a moment of uncertainty for the party he founded.
KDM yesterday announced 39 candidates, one short of the 40 it had earlier promised, adding that discussions were still ongoing over the last seat.
The list reflects broader changes within the party following Peter Anthony’s conviction. Senior figures have repositioned themselves ahead of the polls, including Kota Marudu MP Wetrom Bahanda, who is shifting from Bandau to contest in Matunggong.
The move is seen as an effort to consolidate KDM’s influence in the northern Kadazan-Dusun belt, where Wetrom has cultivated a strong grassroots following.
The party has also drawn in several high-profile entrants. Veteran Sabahan artist Abu Bakar Ellah will stand in Kuamut, while former DAP representatives Poon Ming Fung and Liau Fui Fui will contest in Tanjong Papat and Elopura, respectively.
Their departures from DAP follow internal frictions within the party’s Sandakan bloc, which resulted in resignations earlier this year.
Priscella’s (above, centre) candidacy sets up one of the more closely watched contests of the election.
While she inherits the party machinery her father built, analysts say it remains unclear whether Melalap voters will transfer their support to a new, relatively untested figure.
Candidate list
1. Bengkoka – Rahim @ Richard Mazagi
2. Pitas – Abd Hamid Kimin
3. Matunggong – Wetrom
4. Bandau – Jaiping Minsu
5. Tandek – Benson Tuyundo
6. Pintasan – Almudin Kaida
7. Tempasuk – Rozlih @ John Samud
8. Kadamaian – Josely Taising
9. Pantai Dalit – Jaesman @ Jaess Gipin
10. Tamparuli – Gaim @ James Lunkapis
11. Kiulu – Henry Saimpon
12. Darau – Nordin A H Thani
13. Inanam – Jos @ George Guntarik
14. Petagas – Adelaide Cornelius
15. Tanjung Keramat – Sugarah @ Segarah Miasin
16. Kepayan – Edwin @ Jack Bosi
17. Moyog – Mckery Victor Ninin
18. Limbahau – Malik Luman
19. Pantai Manis – Datu Mohamad Datu Tamin
20. Bongawan – Peter Matinjal
21. Klias – Ariffin Barhim
22. Lumadan – Abd Jarih Okin
23. Sindumin – Sani Maisin
24. Kundasang – Jattry Abie @ Jeffry Mohd Ali
25. Karanaan – Karim Adam
26. Paginatan – Rusdin @ Musidi Riman
27. Tambunan – Jikol Tagua
28. Bingkor – Niklos Ongoh
29. Liawan – Peter Paun
30. Melalap – Priscella
31. Tulid – Aisat Ellik Igau Iggau
32. Nabawan – Jekerison Kilian @ Kilam
33. Telupid – Nilis Joseph
34. Labuk – Marx Henry Lim
35. Karamunting – Chew Kok Woh
36. Elopura – Liau
37. Tanjong Papat – Poon
38. Kuamut – Abu Bakar
39. Sri Tanjong – Ricky Hong Chee Kiong
- Mkini
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