ALL Sabah Bersatu divisions have been asked to reach out to Undi18 voters so that their voices are heard and translated into votes for the party in the 15th general election (GE15).

GE15 will be first federal polls in the country’s history where 18-year-olds will be eligible to vote. 

Sabah Bersatu information chief Khairul Firdaus Akhbar Khan said it was the responsibility of each party division in the state to provide information on the importance of young voters in forming a strong government.

“Back then when we were 18, the priority was learning and having fun. It is the same with today’s youth, that’s why there must be engagement with the youth.

“We must hold programmes with them and provide assistance because they will shape our nation,” he said at a breaking of fast event with the media in Kota Kinabalu last night.

Khairul, who is also Sabah Bersatu Batu Sapi division head, said he was confident that with this approach, youth will better understand their role and be able to make the best choice in GE15.

He said among youth issues that needed to be addressed include the lack of job opportunities, inadequate youth training centres and awareness of the importance of technology.

Meanwhile, Khairul said the leaders of the three main parties in Sabah, namely state Bersatu chief Hajiji Mohd Noor, state Umno chief Bung Moktar Radin and Warisan president Mohd Shafie Apdal should sit down and discuss Sabah’s development.

“This is my personal opinion, the three of them need to sit together because they are experienced and know what is best for Sabah,” he said. – Bernama, April 20, 2022.