Decision of 14 Bersatu reps to quit party does not affect Hajiji's position as CM, says lawyer


KOTA KINABALU: The decision of the 14 Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia assemblymen to leave and become direct members of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) does not affect the position of Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor as Chief Minister, says a lawyer.

Constitutional lawyer Datuk Fuad Tengku Ahmad said this is because the GRS-Barisan Nasional coalition in Sabah remains intact.

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