Amanah seeks five seats in Sabah, pledges unity with PH
Published on: Sat, Jul 19, 2025
By: Jonathan Nicholas Text Size: Mohamad with other party leaders. Kota Kinabalu: Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) has launched its election machinery in Sabah while continuing seat negotiations with its Pakatan Harapan (PH) partners ahead of the state polls. Amanah President Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the party has requested to contest five seats, including Tanjung Aru, Lumadan and Sulabayan, but no final decisions have been reached.
Advertisement He assured that Amanah remains committed to PH unity, noting that two of the requested seats have been tentatively agreed upon but are still subject to coalition approval. Mohamad also responded to the 'Sabah for Sabahans' sentiment by affirming that all Amanah candidates fielded in the state will be Sabahans and announced plans for grassroots campaigns across Sabah. Sabah Amanah chairman Lahirul Latigu said the party aims to avoid three-way contests, and while more seats have been requested, any final allocation will depend on ongoing discussions within PH. * 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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