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Sabah Voices To Action

Shaping Sabah’s Future Together

A Citizen-Driven Initiative for a Better Sabah!

Welcome to "Sabah Voices to Action - Shaping Sabah's Future Together", a citizen-driven, non-partisan initiative running from March to June 2025, dedicated to amplifying Sabahans' voices, fostering meaningful discussions, and shaping policies on education, healthcare, public infrastructure, and good governance.

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Who We Are

This initiative is brought to you by SABAR, in collaboration with:

  • Official Media Partner: Daily Express
  • Podcast Partner: Kopitiam Council

Collaborators:

  • Sabah Healthcare Professional Alliance – Representing key medical associations, including the Sabah Medical Association, Sabah Nurses Association, Association of Private Practitioners Sabah, Sabah Pharmaceutical Society, Kesatuan Inspektor Kesihatan Sabah, and Sabah Dental Practitioners Society.
  • Leading Local Experts – Professionals in education, healthcare, architecture, urban planning, estate valuation, law, finance, banking, and government.

Our Mission

Through a multi-platform engagement strategy – including podcasts, newspaper publications, regional townhall meetings, and a culminating conference – SABAR will facilitate inclusive discussions and compile a “Memorandum of Sabahan Priorities”.

This policy document will be presented to political parties ahead of the 2025 Sabah State Elections, advocating for policy commitments that genuinely address the aspirations and urgent needs of the people.

SABAR

Our Partners & COLLABORATORS

Why It Matters

Engage in Public Discourse

Join conversations on pressing issues with experts and stakeholders.

Shape Policies That Affect You

Your insights will be reflected in the Memorandum of Sabahan Priorities.

Fostering Accountable Leadership

A memorandum will be presented to political parties to advocate for positive action.

E1P1: Education

Topics:
Preschool Education in Sabah STEM Education in Sabah
Guests:
Sonia Chin
Frederick Leyong Soh Andu

E2P2: Education

Topics:
Sabah's Autonomy in Education
Access to Quality Education in Sabah
Guests:
Datuk Mohd. Hanafiah Bin Mohd. Kassim
Professor Vincent Pang

E3P1: Healthcare

Topic:
The Impact of Unequal Distribution of Health Resources in Sabah: Challenges and Consequences
Guests:
Dr. Felice Huang
Datuk Dr. Christina Rundi

E4P2: Healthcare

Topic:
Public Health Challenges in Sabah
Guests:
Dr. Lawrence Mah Hon Kheong
Datuk Dr. Christina Rundi

E5P1: Public Infrastructure

Topic:
Infrastructure & Housing: No End in Sight
Guests:
Sr. Raja Sundra Lingam @ Sunny Kelvin
Ir. C C Lo

E6P2: Public Infrastructure

Topic:
Infrastructure & Housing: From the Eyes of the Professionals
Guests:
Datuk Ir. Ts. Dr. Amarjit Singh
Ar. Rizal Ahmad Banjar

E7P1: Good Governance

Topics:
Oversight & Reform of Government-Linked Companies (GLCs) Transparency, Accountability & Corruption Prevention
Guests:
Datuk John Lo
Datuk Roger Chin

E8P2: Good Governance

Topics: Public Fund Leakages & Mismanagement
Meritocracy & Integrity in Public Appointments
Guests:
Michael Tong Datuk Mohd. Hanafiah Bin Mohd. Kassim

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Town Hall Meeting

Have Your Say!

Join our regional town hall meetings in Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Tawau, Kota Marudu, and Keningau. If you would like to be invited for any of the following town hall meetings, please contact Cecelia Matuya @ +6019 820 6878 or email us at action@sabar.org.my

Saturday, 12th April 2025 | Kota Kinabalu Wetland Ramsar Site

1st Town Hall Meeting

Morning: Education – 50 Pax

Afternoon: Healthcare – 80 Pax

Saturday, 26th April 2025 | Dewan Makan Asrama, Sukan Komplex Sandakan

2nd Town Hall Meeting

Morning: Education – 50 Pax

Afternoon: Healthcare – 50 Pax

Saturday, 3rd May 2025 | Belia dan Sukan Keningau

 3rd Town Hall Meeting

Morning: Education – 50 Pax

Afternoon: Healthcare – 50 Pax

Sunday, 11th May 2025 | Dewan Anya, Kg. Goshen, Kota Marudu

4th Town Hall Meeting

Morning: Education – 50 Pax

Afternoon: Healthcare – 50 Pax

Saturday, 17th May 2025 | KK Wetland Ramsar Site

5th Town Hall Meeting

Morning: Public Infrastructure – 100 Pax

Afternoon: Good Governance – 100 Pax

Saturday, 24th May 2025 | Heritage Hotel

6th Town Hall Meeting

Morning: Public Infrastructure – 50 Pax

Afternoon: Good Governance – 50 Pax

Sunday, 22nd June 2025 | Kota Kinabalu Community Hall

Final Town Hall Meeting

Afternoon: 250 to 300 Pax

What changes do you want to see in Sabah? What solutions can move our state forward?
We are gathering ideas, hopes, and practical suggestions from Sabahans to help shape the Memorandum of Sabahan Priorities.
Whether big or small, your perspective matters.

Your Voice Can Shape Sabah’s Future

News & Newspaper Archive

Daily Express

20/04/2025

Higher Medical Fees Backfired: For Foreigners as Sabah Soon Recorded Polio Cases

Daily Express

21/04/2025

Expect More Measles Outbreak

Daily Express

27/04/2025

Offer Permanent Residency to Attract Peninsula Docs

Daily Express

28/04/2025

Sabah Has Least Dentists, Most Cavities

Daily Express

28/04/2025

Sabah Needs a Health Ministry

Daily Express

28/04/2025

Sarawak Outpaces Sabah in Dental, Healthcare Training

Sabahans' Aspirations and Demands

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