Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has suggested the creation of a unity government in Sabah to solve the political impasse in the state.
Zahid, who is also Umno president, said the suggestion would involve all parties in the federal government.
“For Sabah, it won’t be hard to form a unity government but the question of acceptance is an aspect we have to address first,” he told reporters after attending an event with the media in Kuala Lumpur today.
The BN chairperson also urged all parties to have an open mind about Anwar’s suggestion.
“I’m convinced that Sabahans do not want a state election as it would not only be tiring but also burdensome. Democracy is not only about elections, but also cooperation between political parties,” he said.
Anwar and Zahid met with Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor yesterday to look for a solution to the political impasse.
On whether action will be taken against Sabah Umno liaison committee chairperson Bung Moktar Radin over the retraction of support to Hajiji, Zahid said, “Several details need to be discussed and InsyaAllah, I will meet him soon.”
Bung announced last Friday that Sabah Umno and BN had retracted their support to Hajiji as Sabah chief minister. The following day, five BN assemblypersons stated their stand to support Hajiji instead, and are part of the 44 assemblypersons said to be supporting Hajiji’s chief ministership and the current administration.
- Bernama
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