Star calls Bung's remarks hypocritical, calls for
Published on: Sun, May 18, 2025 Text Size: StarSabah Deputy Information Chief Ardino Diris hit back at Sabah Umno Chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin's comments on the party's 2018 decision, calling them politically hypocritical and based on selective memory. He questioned Umno's use of the 'Sabah for Sabahans' slogan in 2018 despite being a peninsula-based party, and reminded that StarSabah's decision to align with Warisan was made to break a post-election deadlock and ensure governance.
Advertisement Ardino criticised Bung's remarks on loyalty to Sabah, citing his own political inconsistencies, and reiterated StarSabah's consistent focus on Sabah autonomy through legal and political means. He challenged Bung to a public debate on real issues like MA63, oil royalties, and state rights, not social media rhetoric or personal attacks. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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