Will Anifah bid for Kimanis?


Set to go: Election Commission chairman Azhar (right) at the announcement of the P. 176 Kimanis by-election in Putrajaya. With him is Beaufort District Officer Jupari@Jupry Etok (left) and EC Secretary Datuk Mohamed Elias Abu Bakar (centre).

KOTA KINABALU: While Sabah Umno and the state’s ruling party, Parti Warisan Sabah, are set to lock horns over the Kimanis Parlia-mentary seat, all eyes are watching to see if Datuk Seri Anifah Aman will contest as an independent.

The Election Commission (EC) has set Jan 18 for the by-election and most political parties in the state have no issues with the 14-day campaign period.

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