KOTA KINABALU, March 23 -- Tawau could be divided into two parliamentary constituencies following a sharp increase in the number of registered voters in the area, according to Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan.

Sabah Youth, Sports and Creative Economy Development Minister said the current Tawau parliamentary seat has more than 80,000 voters, highlighting the need for better representation, The Star reported today.

"The proposal to create two new parliamentary constituencies in Tawau is among the measures that should be considered to ensure each area receives more balanced and comprehensive attention," he was quoted as telling reporters after attending the Hari Raya Puasa open house at Dewan Masyarakat Tawau.

Nizam said the rising voter nu...