It's Just Politics

What does the Sabah upheaval mean?

By Philip Golingai

Striking out solo: With Kitingan (left) and Yong’s parties leaving the ruling GRS coalition, the upcoming Sabah state elections are wide open. — Filepics/The Star
Striking out solo: With Kitingan (left) and Yong’s parties leaving the ruling GRS coalition, the upcoming Sabah state elections are wide open. — Filepics/The Star

THE tipping point in the split between all-Sabah coalition Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) and two of its component parties, Sabah STAR and SAPP, was numerical – ie, seat numbers.

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