BN backs Hajiji to form Sabah govt
Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki says Barisan Nasional has given its support to 'jointly form' the new state administration.
Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki says Barisan Nasional has given its support to 'jointly form' the new state administration.
Upko president Ewon Benedick believes that chief minister Hajiji Noor can form a state government purely comprising local parties.
The coalition struggles to regain ground in the state where it was once the dominant force, even winning 59 of 60 seats in 2008.
Pakatan Harapan will have much self-reflection to do, after fielding 22 candidates and seeing only one victory - an assemblyman parachuted in from GRS.
The GRS chairman is believed to have obtained the support of Upko, 5 independents and Pakatan Harapan's sole assemblyman, giving him a two-seat majority so far.
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If elected Bongawan assemblyman, the GRS deputy chairman hopes to set up an O&G technology university to complete his vision for the overall Kimanis area.
Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki says the general assembly scheduled for Nov 26-29 will clash with the state election.
UMS's Bilcher Bala says DAP must strike a careful balance between generational change and Sabah’s political culture, which values seniority and long service.