SANDAKAN POLITICAL LANDSCAPE CANDIDATE REPRESENTATION, POLITICAL PARTIES, AND VOTER DEMOGRAPHICS
Keywords:
Sandakan, political landscape, voter demographic, candidate representation, political parties.Abstract
This study briefly analyses the political landscape in Sandakan, Sabah. Three elements or aspects will be discussed: candidate representation in Sandakan, political parties, and voter demographics. This study aims to provide an understanding of how these three elements shape the political landscape in Sandakan. For research methodology, qualitative design was applied by analysing the primary and secondary sources. The findings show that these three elements are interconnected and significantly impact Sandakan’s politics. This research is hoped to provide an understanding of the political landscape in Sandakan, with the possibility for more research to be conducted to promote accountable government and guarantee that the voices of Sandakan’s people are heard.
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