Don’t write off Hajiji or Shafie just yet for top post


Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor

KOTA KINABALU: Although Sabah Barisan Nasional chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin is viewed as the frontrunner for the Chief Minister’s post, Datuk Hajiji Noor and even Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal cannot be ruled out of the race.

The 62-year-old Umno supreme council member led the Barisan machinery in the election, helping Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) clinch 38 seats against their main rival, Warisan Plus.

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