Former Sabah Pakatan Harapan chief Christina Liew says she is in the dark about political developments in the state, describing herself as just an observer of the situation for now.
“I seriously don’t know what’s going on,” said Liew, when asked about shifting political alliances after Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan announced an alliance for the coming state elections.
Ruling coalition Gabungan Rakyat Sabah has since threatened to go solo in the state polls.
“I’m looking forward to seeing how things unfold. Of course, there are new issues every day. Personally, I’m just observing for now,” The Borneo Post quoted her as saying.
“From the news I’ve read so far, the chief minister (Hajiji Noor) said (GRS’s electoral) partnership will only be announced after the state assembly is dissolved,” said Liew, a state minister and assembly member for Api-Api who used to head Sabah PKR.
Liew said Sabah PH will focus on fulfilling its duties as a member of the state government “regardless of what happens and whatever changes may or may not come”.
Yesterday, the unity government coalition secretariat said seat talks and possible negotiations with other parties would be handled by the PH and BN leadership in Sabah, but the final decision would be made by the national leadership.
Hajiji later said GRS would go solo in the state election if PH and BN‘s decision to cooperate for the polls was final. He said local parties should lead the state government as they better understood the realities, cultures and needs of Sabahans.
However, Sabah PH leaders appear keen on maintaining its alliance with GRS while working with Sabah BN, saying the existing political stability at the federal and state levels should be maintained and further strengthened.
