KOTA KINABALU (Oct 17): The Election Commission s announcement of Sabah s 17th state election date has set the stage for a bruising contest, with cracks already showing in coalitions and loyalties being tested across the political divide. Allies are turning wary of one another as differences come to light, particularly within the ruling six-party Gabungan Rakyat [...]
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