Sabah PKR open to collaboration if visions align, says Peto
Its deputy chairman Datuk Peto Galim said the party shared similar aspirations to move Sabah forward.
"Our collaboration concept is very clear. We want leaders who can bring drastic changes to the problems faced by the people.
"If our team shares the same vision, the likelihood of working together is higher," said Peto, who is also the Sabah PKR election director.
He urged more efforts to be made towards rectifying infrastructure issues.
Peto, who is also the Inanam assemblyman, was speaking to the media during a Raya celebration at the Tun Ahmad Shah Mosque here.
Commenting on Sabah Barisan Nasional chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin's statement about working with Sabah PH, Peto said there had been no meetings after Bung made the announcement about two weeks ago.
On April 14, BN president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that meetings had been held between BN and PH, as well as with various political coalitions in Sabah.
However, he also said an official announcement would only be made once all party leaders could reach a consensus.
"To be clear, I was never called or informed about it.
"The cooperation is their opinion and interest in working with us," Peto said.
As for seat negotiations, he said discussions had been completed after being put on hold due to the party election and Raya celebration.
"Our reference for the discussion is simple, wherever you are strong, you will contest there."
In the 2020 state election, Sabah PKR won the Inanam and Api-Api seats.
Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew won the Api-Api seat.
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