Sandakan polls: Supporters turn up in droves despite heavy rain on nomination day


DAP's Vivian (left) will take on PBS candidate Tsen at the Sandakan polls.

SANDAKAN: Despite the morning downpour, supporters from both sides of the political divide, including those of independent candidates, turned up in droves as they await the opening of the Sandakan by-election nomination centre on Saturday (April 27).

Supporters from Pakatan Harapan, including DAP, Sabah Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, and Parti Warisan Sabah had gathered at several coffee shops as they took cover from the heavy downpour.

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