KOTA KINABALU (May 16): Long-time grassroots figure and former Kapayan Community Development Officer (PPM), Cyril Liew, has announced his resignation from the Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sabah, citing a lack of transparency, accountability, and leadership direction on issues critical to Sabahans.

In a strongly worded statement, Liew criticized the state party’s silence on key matters such as anti-corruption efforts and the implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). He warned that the party’s continued inaction could erode public confidence ahead of the upcoming 17th State Election (PRN17).

“I had personally reached out to DAP Sabah chairman Datuk Ginger Phoong to seek clarity on the party’s stance. My message was read, but no response was given. That silence speaks volumes,” Liew said.

He also expressed deep disappointment in DAP Sabah deputy chairperson Jannie Lasimbang, accusing her of failing to uphold the party’s core values of integrity and good governance.

“As the former BERSIH Sabah chair, I find it shameful that Jannie remains silent on these critical issues while holding public office. The people deserve leaders who act in their best interests,” he added.

Liew singled out DAP Policy Bureau chief Datuk Chan Foong Hin, saying his performance on MA63 implementation was “zero,” and urged voters to rethink their support for career politicians.

“Datuk Chan has done little to advance MA63 rights. Recycled politicians like him should step aside. Sabahans deserve results, not recycled promises,” he said.

Highlighting internal disarray, Liew revealed that he had to personally fund and manage the PPM Office at Kobusak Commercial Centre due to the party’s failure to provide institutional support.

“Even basic staff welfare was mismanaged. This shows how disconnected the leadership is from the ground,” he said.

Liew also announced his departure from DAP and his alignment with Gelombang Hitam (Bebas), a growing grassroots movement he describes as non-partisan and people-driven.

“I’m not here to challenge the government or opposition. I’m here to provide an alternative platform that genuinely reflects the people’s aspirations,” he said.

With over four years of community service, Liew affirmed his continued dedication to the Kapayan constituency.

“I’ve been solving real issues with the people every day. Kapayan deserves a voice — not just during elections, but in everyday development,” he added.

As the state election approaches, Liew called on DAP Sabah to avoid campaigning on anti-corruption or MA63 promises.

“They’ve had nearly five years in power and failed to act. Their roles in government have silenced them. It’s time for a new, people-first approach,” he said.

Jannie expressed her regret over Cyril’s announcement to resign from DAP and to contest as independent.

Jannie also declared that she is ready to defend her Kapayan seat in the 17th state election.

https://www.theborneopost.com/2025/05/16/fo...rship-failures/

Sabah politicians are prostitutes

Nuff said

Ha ha ha ha ha... EXACTLY!
The key question is BERAPA!?

Malaysia ni, mana ada politician betul betul kerja untuk negara atau rakyat!?

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Anjing of Dumno.
Bark non stop.

Sampah MPKL best sampah friend.

Aint that dap. Cleanest party eva?

The name is ginger??

imagine you watch a football match starring Sabah politicians

every few minutes, striker, goallie, defender, even coaches, all switch jerseys between different sides repeatedly.

Fucking pening to watch

heck even the fitness instructor pun nak tukarr

No point to make noise. Corruption is neverending story in Sabah. Then even you corrupted, you can still be the winner & become the state king.

Reach out to Ginger Phoong for what? This dude is only known for parking building, and that's all.

u forgot sabah anything need to fix also find him although he isn't gov nor is he the CM

do you find all this difficult to understand

TLDR: guy who turned table prolly received a nice cash burger somewhere lol

this is the standards of sabahan politician anyway

tak lompat, cannot consider as becoming politician in sabah before

Another blow to Loke’s weak leadership

jangan tanya soalan sukar K

In Whatsapp terms, it means "bluetick" - baca only, no action.

Not only that, members from both teams can shake hands and create a 3rd team out of nowhere.

Ahhh sabah
Here we go again

why now all got datukship???

Sabah. Land of jumping politician. Then blame semenanjung for being poor, while the rakyat there keep on voting corrupted old farts.

You just showed everyone how clueless you are lol . The above is just oversimplifying everything. Dont insult your intelligence. You're capable of much more than that.

Picture this: ANYTHING you choose will eventually start sleeping with each other at some point.

So, what's the fucking point? lmaooo

Honorary governor still the Sabahan champ.

bye bye dap sabah. kek

vote dap out

All the big wigs at federal level pun tak ada Datukship...

This post has been edited by LDP: May 18 2025, 04:45 AM

got. dr michael jeyakumar. but bcoz he chose not to kowtow to mainstream parties he lost his seat. majority choose to vote party blindly even if u put monkey as the candidate rather than individual who can really work.

Already got anti hopping lah. Up to their party & their no of DUN seats to nego. Can see Sabah umngok double down on criticised grs while leaving ph sabah despite they also part of the state administration.

And what is wrong with that? UG is federal whilst state gov is wholly dependent on the local parties. Remember how BN JB and UMNO Melaka recently vehemently against PH seats sharing? Or N9 PH against UMNO seats sharing? You made it look like UMNO is the culprit when these are the same with every party.

Anti hopping will not stop coalitions la

You should know how Sabah politicians go against "anti-hopping".

Create a party, win a seat or 2, join a "group", become taiko of state, then when diu chow already, go make alliances with other groups, emerge majority, remain taiko..... rinse and repeat.

Makes anti hopping practically useless.

Yeah u see what the discourse here now?

Should warisan form coalition with Umno-BN?
Should GRS and Warisan Unite??

Should PAS sleep with everyone?

Damn ridiculous lol

This post has been edited by Einjahr: May 18 2025, 10:32 AM

Our policy regarding politicians is to "reduce, reuse, and recycle".

So jangan persoal hak kami, trololol.

After decades of electing imcompetent and corrupted politikus in the office, people should realise that the problem is not longer about politikus, but the system* and the person standing in front of mirror.

* People forgot about those 'powerful' unelected high class orang sendiri in some department (who also jaga special interest of other 'orang sendiri'). <- no race card involved, just same interest.

You mean like hajiji & his ilk? Blame Sabah pH also for support hajiji as cm after bung try to outseat hajijj as cm. Political stability my ass. Why hajiji should have done after sabah umno pulled support is to call for new election instead of trying pulling other Aduns to support him.

First of all why should warisan form coalition with Sabah umngok? Kan komedi already announce bn + pH for poll. And also why should GRS unite with warisan after both side already blame other for the 3 issues on infra, power, road conditions, etc.
Pas is just opportunist. Thinking GRS right now need their pas support for the upcoming poll. Big mistake pas think their some kind of kingmaker for Sabah political scene. That party should contest as pn instead of tunggang local parties symbol later on upcoming poll. Pas know their useless. That's why want to handshake with Grs despite hajiji and his ilk ex bersatu and their nominated assemblymen don't have backbone aside kissing GRS rears in hope he given opportunity to contest later under GRS banner. And that's a big IF.

Why? Anything is possible in Sabah politics. Trust me. Dont waste your time trying to make sense of it.

Malas wanna think of it. Ive seen and heard enough

Politics created strange bed fellows. Look at UG …. Or Barisan Alternatif days… 😂😂😂😂😂

Dr Michael Jeyakumar, 101% agree but he not in gov!