Posted on April 18, 2011, Monday
BINTULU: Datuk Talib Zulpilip’s success in retaining Jepak in the 10th state election represents a clear signal that the majority of the people in that constituency still wanted him to serve them and raise their standard of living.
The Bintulu MP’s political secretary Zaiedy Nor Abu Nasir told reporters at the vote tallying centre that the winning margin also showed that Talib had changed his approach in helming Jepak to remain relevant.
He also revealed that the results obtained in some areas turned out to be a surprise.
“For instance, the ballot boxes from some areas were earlier targeted to win but lost in the end. We had also expected Malay votes to be divided but it did not. In fact, there was an increase in the number of Malay votes.”
In congratulating Talib, Zaiedy mentioned that PBB and SPDP had worked very closely to secure victory.
