Barisan Nasional’s Mohamad Alamin may be the deputy foreign minister and Kimanis MP, but he sees himself as the clear underdog in the hotly contested Bongawan state seat.
Respect for Seniors, Focus on Loyalty
Facing a nine-way fight that includes Warisan incumbent Dr Daud Yusof and former foreign minister Anifah Aman of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah, Mohamad has chosen not to trade barbs with Anifah.
The GRS candidate recently called Mohamad his former protégé from their Umno days and claimed he could easily beat him in a straight fight.
“I admit he was the Kimanis Umno division chief while I was the youth chief. Maybe I was his anak didik. But when someone leaves BN, the people can judge their loyalty,” Mohamad said calmly during an interview at his Kimanis home.
He added that he respects Anifah as a senior politician and prefers to keep the campaign clean.
“I am entering this election as an underdog, especially since I am younger than the Warisan incumbent. Let the voters decide,” he said.
Development Speaks for BN
Mohamad credited Barisan Nasional for the progress across Kimanis parliamentary constituency, which covers Bongawan and Membakut.
“Roads, schools, facilities—all these came through BN governments. Alhamdulillah, we have delivered a lot, and we are optimistic even as the underdog,” he said.
Big Plans for Bongawan’s Future
If elected, Mohamad promises to keep pushing education, better roads, and more public amenities.
He has already secured approval for a second mosque in Bongawan town, worth RM4 million, with construction set to start once the local authority gives the green light.
“Bongawan is growing fast, and one mosque is no longer enough for the community,” he explained.
Mohamad also revealed plans for the new Bongawan Cultural Arcade.
“This town has so much to offer—homestays, river cruises, our famous gambus music, and delicious traditional cakes. The arcade will showcase all these treasures and put Bongawan on the tourism map for everyone to enjoy,” he said.
