Chinese Sabahans can make and break Warisan: Sin Chew Daily contributor

Chinese Sabahans currently comprise 15 per cent of the electorate. Historically, Chinese Sabahans have been the political 'kingmakers' in their state's politics.

Among the many different ethnic communities in Sabah, the Chinese were the leaders of the contemporary political change. More Chinese came out to vote as their voter turnout increased modestly 2 per cent to 74 per cent, also making a difference.Comparatively, Chinese Sabahan support for change was even higher than other parts of Malaysia - from an already high number, 85 per cent.In Peninsular Malaysia over twelve by-elections Chinese support for Pakatan Harapan dropped, with the November 2019 Tanjong Piai by-election being a turning point where support dropped by 25 per cent.

In nearly a fifth of total seats, Chinese Sabahan turnout and voting patterns will be decisive. Given the closeness of margins in Sabah seats in multi-cornered contests, Chinese Sabahan voters also determine the result in another 22 seats, with more than 5per cent of Chinese voters. Sentiments vary across Chinese Sabahans with those in Kota Kinabalu more Warisan Plus friendly than in other parts of Sabah, such as Sandakan and Tawau.

There are concerns about who will lead the state. Shafie Apdal's leadership is seen as bringing more certainty and competence, less instability.For other Chinese Sabahans, the issue of respect for the community predominates, with attention to religious freedom in particular. Chinese Sabahans are weighing these different factors. Some are increasingly just fed up with the current situation of politics altogether - its lack of deliverables as well as instability.

Now face the yellow peril in Malaysia.

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