‘Focus on us’, say Sabah voters on impending state polls as Anwar’s claim of parliamentary majority rocks political scene

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KOTA KINABALU: Some Sabah residents who are set to vote in the state elections were surprised by the claims of opposition leader Anwar ...

he has enough support to form a new government, while stating that he remains the"legal prime minister" of the country.

Mr Danny Estermit, a resident at Api-Api constituency where PKR candidate Chistina Liew is the incumbent, told CNA that Mr Anwar’s announcement came as a shock to him, but it would not change his mind on how he will vote on Saturday. READ: Anwar claims parliamentary majority: What are the potential implications for Malaysia’s political scene?Mr Shafie Apdal, the leader of the Warisan Plus coalition and incumbent chief minister of Sabah, was tight-lipped when asked to comment on whether he supported Mr Anwar.

“But for Saturday, I will vote Warisan, because of what the party represents and how it is keen to help youths and address environmental and employment issues,” Mr Rozali added.

 

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