GPS denies it will contest in Sabah at GE16

 Deputy minister Abdullah Saidol says the claim circulating online is aimed at sowing discord between Sabahans and Sarawakians.

Abdullah Saidol said the Sarawak government under Abang Johari Openg has never intended or acted to interfere in the political or administrative affairs of other states. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA:

 A Sarawak leader has dismissed a claim online that Gabungan Parti Sarawak is considering contesting in Sabah in the next general election.

Abdullah Saidol said the claim circulating on TikTok and Facebook was fake news.

“There is no evidence that GPS chairman and state premier Abang Johari Openg has directly or indirectly made such a statement,” Borneo Post quoted Abdullah, the state deputy minister for corporate affairs, information, and the state communications unit, as saying.

“That post is clearly a form of political libel aimed at creating suspicion and unease between the people of Sabah and Sarawak.”

He also said the Sarawak government under Abang Johari’s leadership has never intended or acted to interfere in the political or administrative affairs of other states

Abdullah is a member of the Supreme Council of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu, the dominant partner in GPS. - FMT