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.