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Sabah PH meeting on seat distribution, manifesto, election preparation

Sabah PH meeting on seat distribution, manifesto, election preparation

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Published on: Saturday, July 05, 2025
Published on: Sat, Jul 05, 2025
By: Bernama Text Size: Saifuddin stressed the urgency of forming a strong election team, stating, 'It must happen now, for (waiting until) the State Legislative Assembly is dissolved, will be too late.' KOTA BELUD: The recent Pakatan Harapan (PH) meeting in Kota Kinabalu centered on three critical matters in anticipation of the upcoming Sabah state election. PH secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail confirmed that discussions revolved around seat distribution, election machinery readiness, and finalizing the coalition's manifesto.
Advertisement Saifuddin stressed the urgency of forming a strong election team, stating, 'It must happen now, for (waiting until) the State Legislative Assembly is dissolved, will be too late.' He also expressed satisfaction with the progress in manifesto negotiations. The meeting saw attendance from key PH leaders, including Amanah communications director Khalid Abdul Samad, PH Sabah chairman Datuk Ewon Benedick, Sabah PKR's Datuk Mustapha Sakmud, Sabah DAP's Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe, and Sabah Amanah's Datuk Lahirul Latigu. With the Sabah State Assembly set to dissolve automatically on Nov 11, PH aims to solidify its strategy early. Saifuddin assured his direct involvement in Sabah to oversee implementation. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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