Will This Pass For Sabah?

James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies, University of Tasmania

12-Oct-20 07:17

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Despite the state elections being over, Sabah continues to throw up new political surprises. The appointment of PAS State Secretary Ali-akbar Gulasan to the legislature has been met with objections from other parties in the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah coalition. For some analysis on these developments we speak to James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies at the University of Tasmania.

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Categories: Politics, Law and Legal Matters, Social Issues, Investments

Tags: Sabah, elections, surprises, PAS, objections, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah,

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