Shafie wants only loyal candidates

United front: Shafie (centre) with (front row, from left) Upko president Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau, Sabah PKR chairman Datuk Christina Liew and Sabah DAP chairman Datuk Frankie Poon Ming Fung and others after a meeting with Upko, PKR, DAP state leaders as well as representatives from Amanah at the Warisan office. — Bernama

KOTA KINABALU: Their education and professional background may be stellar, but it is pointless picking such candidates if they end up jumping parties after winning the election, says Warisan president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.

Instead, loyalty will be the key criterion when finalising Warisan Plus candidates for the coming state election, said the Sabah caretaker chief minister.