KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 27 -- Sabah's young voters - 30 per cent of the entire electorate under 30 years of age - are emerging as one of the most influential blocs this election with "kingmaker" powers.

Despite that, they are likely also the least informed. Political observers said that this is not because of apathy, but largely due to barriers of distance and cost, especially for the thousands studying or working outside the state or their hometowns.

"They tend not to attend ceramahs or meet-and-greets but they do their research online. They are attracted to concise videos, short explainers, and they will fact-check using whatever tools they have - even AI," she told Malay Mail.

Adelina Adna, the youth chairs of non-governmental group Sab...