Umno wants to recapture Matunggong seat for PBS


Rich culture: Dr Ahmad Zahid (right) arriving for the launch of the 15th Kalimaran Festival in Tenom. — Bernama

MATUNGGONG: Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) has been asked to “lend” the Matunggong state seat to Umno in a bid to recapture it in the general election.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Barisan Nasional was also aiming to retain Kota Marudu with a bigger majority through this method.

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