Too many political parties in Sabah, says Pairin

From: New Straits Times | Date: March 9, 2001 | Copyright information


New Straits Times

03-09-2001

Too many political parties in Sabah, says Pairin
Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2*
Section: National

Kota Kinabalu --

KOTA KINABALU, Thurs. - The existence of too many political parties in Sabah has resulted in "chronic politicking" in the State, opposition Parti Bersatu Sabah president Datuk Seri Joseph Pairin Kitingan said.

He claimed that some of the political parties were formed by leaders with the sol...

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