Once allies, now political rivals

KOTA KINABALU: The war of words between one-time allies Sabah Umno and Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah has continued to escalate, with both sides accusing each other of being greedy for power.

The fallout centres on the bid by Sabah Umno chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin to topple Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, who leads the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) state government, in January.