Amanah eyeing 5 seats in Sabah polls
PETALING JAYA : Sabah Amanah is aiming to contest five seats in the upcoming state election, says party president Mohamad Sabu.
Mohamad said talks are ongoing within Pakatan Harapan to finalise seat distribution among its component parties, following the conclusion of negotiations with Barisan Nasional.
Of the five seats Amanah was eyeing, he said, two had been settled while talks are ongoing on the remaining three – Tanjung Aru, Lumadan and Sulabayan.
He declined to name the two finalised seats, Berita Harian reported.
Last month, Amanah election director Sany Hamzan said the party was planning to contest the Tanjung Aru, Karambunai, Lumadan, and Sulabayan seats.
Mohamad, better known as Mat Sabu, today said Amanah remains committed to its partnership within Sabah PH, regardless of the outcome of the negotiations.
'Whether we get (to contest the seats requested) or not depends on the negotiations. But we promise that no matter the situation, our support remains with PH,' he told reporters after launching the party's machinery in Kota Kinabalu.
Present were Sany, Amanah vice-president Adly Zahari, Sabah chapter chairman Lahirul Latigu and national women's wing chief Aiman Athirah Sabu.
Asked about concerns that voters may favour local parties, Mohamad said Amanah would be fielding Sabahan candidates in the election.
Previously, Lahirul said the state chapter is targeting to win at least one seat in the polls to ensure it has representation in the legislative assembly.
Last month, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah leader Masiung Banah said the coalition is expected to contest at least 53 seats in the state election, while PH will vie for 20 under their electoral pact.
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