Sarawak polls: PBB-linked candidates could upset balance within state BN, says analyst


By YU JI

Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem announcing the BN direct candidates and PBB in Kuching yesterday.

KUCHING: Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem could be courting the anger of state Barisan Nasional component parties by fielding PBB-linked “direct candidates”.

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak political scientist Assoc Prof Jeniri Amir said PBB is getting stronger by the day by virtue of seats it will have direct influence over.

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