Sandakan polls: Chia's 'Declaration Against Money Politics' a publicity stunt, say fellow candidates


SANDAKAN: Independent candidate Chia Siew Yung has been lambasted for trying to pull a publicity stunt in his campaign when he invited all election candidates to sign the "Sandakan Declaration Against Money Politics" with him.

Chia, 45, had previously issued a statement calling on the candidates to pledge their support at the signing ceremony, which is expected to held at a hotel on Sunday (May 5).

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Five begin community service under new anti-littering law
Enough white pomfret supply for festive season, says Perak exco man
Sabah achieves medical milestone with first 'awake' brain aneurysm surgery
Father and son remanded for a week in probe of gruesome Sabah murder
Prostitution ring busted in KL luxury bungalow raid, 40 arrested
Indonesian woman gets five years' jail for migrant smuggling
Former e-hailing driver claims trial to outraging passenger's modesty
Cops probing murder of teenager in Lundu
NFA cases can be reopened, says head of MACC review panel
I’ve nothing to hide: Azam Baki says ready to face independent probe over share ownership

Others Also Read