The recent Sabah state election has highlighted the strong preference of Sabahans for local parties that reflect their unique identity and interests, Pakatan Harapan (PH) secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said today.
Saifuddin, speaking after officiating a back-to-school programme in Kulim, Kedah, explained that a detailed analysis of the election results by polling channel – not just by district – clearly showed that Sabahans want parties that represent local interests first and foremost.
“The most important thing we have learnt is that Sabahan prioritise local parties … ‘Sabah for Sabahans’. That is fact number one,” Bernama reported him as saying.
“Because this sentiment is strong, the biggest beneficiaries are two parties, namely…