Apex court dismisses bid to stop Sabah election (updated)


PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): The Federal Court has dismissed an application to stop the Sabah state election, nomination for which is tomorrow and polling on Sept 26.

The application was brought by former Tamparuli assemblyman Datuk Jahid @ Noordin Jahim to stay the state election pending disposal of an appeal over who is the rightful chief minister of Sabah, whether it is - Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal or Tan Sri Musa Aman.

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