ASAJAYA: Sarawakians are urged to exercise their right to vote with responsibility and wisdom in choosing their representatives, to ensure the democratic process and the formation of the state government proceed smoothly.
Minister of Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts, who is also Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said every voter must make a rational assessment, taking into account the background of political parties, the candidates contesting and their capabilities before making their choice.
He said the decision on choosing leaders should not be influenced by emotion, sentiment or any handouts by contesting candidates, but must instead be based on careful consideration and thorough evaluation.
He said this when officiating the 37th Annual Sports Festival of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Rebak 2026 at the SK Rebak field in Asajaya on Saturday.
He said the community will soon go through the process of choosing their representatives and forming the state government, and every citizen must therefore understand the importance of carrying out their democratic responsibility to the fullest.
Dato Sri Abdul Karim also reminded voters not to be easily swayed by the approaches or offers of contesting candidates, but to use their reasoning and good judgement in assessing every candidate and political party.
According to him, the right to vote is a trust and a right of every citizen that must be exercised with full awareness in determining the direction of leadership and the future of the state.
He hoped the community would play their respective roles in ensuring the democratic process in Sarawak and Malaysia is carried out in a sound, mature and responsible manner. -UKASnews
