Following in dad’s footsteps in Tamparuli


Spoilt for choice: Campaign posters and party flags lining the road leading to the iconic bridge in Tamparuli town as candidates intensify their outreach ahead of the 17th Sabah state election. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star Continuing a legacy: (From left) Johan and Jahid.

TUARAN: There are no hard feelings between incumbent Tamparuli assemblyman Datuk Seri Jahid Jahim, the Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) deputy president, and son Johan, who has thrown his hat in as an Independent candidate there.

Johan, 40, is among six Independents vying for the seat in a 13-cornered contest.

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