Absurd for Yong to propose peninsula-based parties sit out Sabah polls, says Bung


KOTA KINABALU: It is absurd for Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) president Datuk Seri Yong Teck Lee to propose that peninsula-based parties should sit out the next state polls, says Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin

“Malaysia is a democratic country and allows for all registered parties to contest in any state,” said the Sabah Umno chairman in a statement on Tuesday (Aug 15).

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