Promise of DPM post insufficient to win over Sabahan voters, say analysts


KOTA KINABALU: Promises by political parties to appoint a deputy prime minister from Sabah and Sarawak if they are triumphant in GE15 may not be enough to win the hearts and minds of Sabahans, say political observers.

Universiti Malaysia Sabah senior lecturer Dr Romzi Ationg said while some could be attracted by the offer, others may not be so quick to throw their support behind parties making such promises.

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