Sabah PKR to begin talks with Harapan partners ahead of election
Under the direction of new leadership, Sabah PKR will undertake negotiations with Pakatan Harapan's partners in the state ahead of the upcoming state election.
The chapter's chairperson Mustapha Sakmud said their goal as Sabahans is to protect and empower the state in order to benefit the people in it.
'In line with the direction of the new leadership and the...
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