
PKR leaders say candidates at the upcoming Sabah election appear reluctant to seek assistance from the party’s central leadership, an issue that has become increasingly visible as campaigning intensifies.
One central leader, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the situation is driven by the strong “Sabah for Sabahans” sentiment that has shaped much of the state’s political rhetoric in the run‑up to Saturday’s election.
He added that while the party leadership genuinely wants to support the Sabah campaign, its offers have largely gone underutilised.
“We want to help them in the best way we can, but the candidates don’t seem interested in our help. It’s as if they don’t want to be seen with leaders from the peninsula, especially when meeting voters,” he told FMT.
“We…