THE 17th Sabah State Election delivered results that reveal the evolving expectations of the state s electorate and the complex political reality in which Sabah now operates. Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) emerged with 29 seats, the largest share in the 73 seat State Legislative Assembly, yet still short of a majority. To form a government, the [...]
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