LDP fields mix of Chinese, Malay, Sabah bumiputera candidates | Malay Mail

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 14 — Liberal Democratic Party is fielding a mix of Chinese, Malay and Sabah bumiputera candidates for 46 state seats in the 16th Sabah state election, as announced by the party on Saturday.The most prominent candidate fielded by the party is none other than former chief minister of Sabah, Tan Sri Datuk Chong Kah Kiat, JP, who is contesting in N.18 Inanam.

Chong became the 13th Chief Minister of Sabah in 2001 representing the Chinese community in a rotation system mooted by former Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad in 1994. In 2003, Chong was appointed Deputy Chief Minister as well as the person in charge of the tourism, culture, and environment portfolio.

The first-time candidate is a professional engineer who operates his own consultancy firm. He also served as a Senator from 2018 to 2020. Datuk Ibrahim Bin OKK Mohd Laiman Diki is contesting in N.22 Tanjung Aru. He is ex-chairman for K3P Tanjung Aru and former director and manager of Sabah Air Sdn Bhd.

Dr Nur Aini Binti Abdul Rahman is contesting in N.63 Kunak. She graduated with a Medical Doctor Degree from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and presently running her own private clinic in Kunak and Semporna. Datuk Peter Chin Kee Yong is contesting in N.04 Tanjong Kapor. He graduated with LLB Degree at University of London. He has previously served as the Community Development Leader for Tanjong Kapor and also Board member for Kudat District Office.

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