GRS Candidate Mohd Arsad Offers Tempasuk Constituents A New Era Vision

By Syed Iylia Hariz Al-Qadri Syed Izman

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 20 (Bernama) — Tempasuk seat incumbent, Datuk Mohd Arsad Bistari, is offering the constituents a new vision, Visi Era Baharu Tempasuk 2025 – 2030 (T30) in the 17th Sabah State Election.

Mohd Arsad, 50, said the vision is an integrated development plan focusing on economic transformation, infrastructure empowerment and improving the welfare of the people in Tempasuk.

The Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) candidate said the plan is based on the genuine needs of the local populace and is confident it can be achieved through organised planning and consistent action.

"The Visi Era Baharu Tempasuk 2025 – 2030, or T30, has seven core pillars: economy, infrastructure, education, social, administration, religion and youth. Today, I want to focus on the first three pillars," he told Bernama here today.

Elaborating on the economic pillar, Mohd Arsad said its primary focus is to develop the Tempasuk population through entrepreneurship programmes based on modern agriculture and fisheries, in addition to attracting the manufacturing sector to create more job opportunities.

Regarding the infrastructure pillar, Mohd Arsad gave his assurance that the upgrading of village roads, water supply systems, halls and community centres would be continued in stages. 

"For the long term, I will continue the efforts begun five years ago to build a small dam in the Tempasuk state constituency to meet future water and electricity supply needs," he said.

Under the welfare pillar, he said the focus would be on caring for vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities, women and low-income families. This is to ensure that the planned development is inclusive and improves the residents' quality of life.

Beyond the future direction, Mohd Arsad also explained that the people's trust and support for his leadership thus far stemmed from his close relationship with the community and his consistent presence on the ground.

"The people of Tempasuk know that I do not only appear during election season. I am present in difficult times, during floods, emergencies and whenever they need a representative to voice their needs," he said.

He highlighted that over 100 small and medium-scale infrastructure projects have been successfully implemented throughout his term of service, such as the construction of village roads, water systems, public facilities and various educational and youth programmes.

"Alhamdulillah… among the most significant achievements are the large-scale upgrading of village infrastructure, the empowerment of youth and education, as well as crisis management and public welfare initiatives," he said.

Mohd Arsad emphasised that the implementation of T30 is part of his commitment to continuing efforts that have proven impactful and are believed to be capable of propelling Tempasuk towards a more holistic progress.

Polling day for the 17th Sabah State Election is set for Nov 29, with early voting on Nov 25.

For the latest news on the state polls, please visit https://prn.bernama.com/sabah/index.php.

-- BERNAMA