STAR’s ‘Sabah only’ stand self-defeating, says analyst
Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku’s (STAR) insistence on a “local party only” front, which led to its departure from Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), could backfire in the upcoming state election, says an analyst.
Universiti Malaysia Sabah’s (UMS) Lee Kuok Tiung said STAR may be seeking to capitalise on voters holding local party sentiments, but leaving the ruling state coalition cuts the party’s access to key resources ahead of the polls.
“It is likely to be self-defeating, especially in the final moments leading up to the 17th state election,” Lee told FMT.
Lee said STAR stood to lose more than it could possibly gain by going solo, as Sabahans have traditionally been sceptical of political parties going on their own in elections.
“Losing the resources that could be…
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