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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.
Watch Our Podcast SeriesClick Here To Download "Sabahans' Aspirations & Demands"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.
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
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
07/05/2025
