Anwar gives ‘blessings’ to Hajiji to remain chief minister, but must stablise Sabah govt
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (centre) during the meeting with Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor (right) and Deputy Prime Minister I Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi at Kota Kinabalu January 9, 2023. — Bernama pic
Tuesday, 10 Jan 2023 7:29 AM MYT
KOTA KINABALU, Jan 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given Gabungan Rakyat Sabah chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor his blessings to remain as chief minister while finding a solution that can solidify the state government.
Anwar, who flew into Sabah last night for just over two hours to help smooth things over with the bickering state political leaders, thanked Hajiji for listening to him and Deputy Prime Minister I Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and reiterated that it was up to the state to figure out the best solution for everyone.
“Yes, I am giving my blessings to Hajiji,” he replied reporters here when asked.
“We have given our views. We want Sabah to be strong under Hajiji. Give him the space to discuss and find a good formula for Sabah,” he reiterated.
Anwar said that it was important that Sabah stabilises quicky as it seeks to take back its autonomous rights through gas supply Bills that will be tabled in the State Assembly later today.
The state government has been in turmoil since last Friday night when the majority of Sabah Umno’s assemblymen withdrew support and put Hajiji’s position in jeopardy.
Hajiji recouped support quickly by maintaining five out of 17 of Sabah Umno’s assemblymen, plus Pakatan Harapan’s seven assemblymen.
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Anwar says can only advise, Sabah leaders will make final decision on political impasse
Tuesday, 10 Jan 2023 7:29 AM MYT
KOTA KINABALU, Jan 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given Gabungan Rakyat Sabah chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor his blessings to remain as chief minister while finding a solution that can solidify the state government.
Anwar, who flew into Sabah last night for just over two hours to help smooth things over with the bickering state political leaders, thanked Hajiji for listening to him and Deputy Prime Minister I Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and reiterated that it was up to the state to figure out the best solution for everyone.
“Yes, I am giving my blessings to Hajiji,” he replied reporters here when asked.
“We have given our views. We want Sabah to be strong under Hajiji. Give him the space to discuss and find a good formula for Sabah,” he reiterated.
Anwar said that it was important that Sabah stabilises quicky as it seeks to take back its autonomous rights through gas supply Bills that will be tabled in the State Assembly later today.
The state government has been in turmoil since last Friday night when the majority of Sabah Umno’s assemblymen withdrew support and put Hajiji’s position in jeopardy.
Hajiji recouped support quickly by maintaining five out of 17 of Sabah Umno’s assemblymen, plus Pakatan Harapan’s seven assemblymen.
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Anwar says can only advise, Sabah leaders will make final decision on political impasse
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is pictured at a hotel in Kota Kinabalu January 9, 2023. — Bernama pic
Monday, 09 Jan 2023 11:59 PM MYT
KOTA KINABALU, Jan 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has spoken to Sabah leaders embroiled in a political impasse, but said he will leave it up to them to make the final decision on how to solve the crisis.
Anwar said that he and deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will propose the most viable solutions but it would be ultimately up to them to resolve the conflict.
"The situation is improving. Zahid and I are looking for the best formula for Sabah.
"But the decision will be made by the leaders of Sabah. We can only give advice,” he said when met by reporters here.
Anwar had arrived via a private plane from Jakarta, Indonesia just before 1pm and headed straight for the Sutera Magellan resort where he was believed to have had a closed-door meeting with Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, Sabah Umno chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin and Parti Warisan president Datuk Shafie Apdal.
He is here on his first trip since becoming prime minister to try and iron things out between the political parties that have been at war since last Thursday.
The state government has been in turmoil since Friday night after the majority of Sabah Umno’s assemblymen withdrew their support for Hajiji.
Hajiji recouped support quickly by maintaining five out of 17 of Sabah Umno’s assemblymen, plus Pakatan Harapan’s seven assemblymen. He now claims to have 44 assemblymen backing him, more than half of the 79-seat state assembly.
As of last night, Bung has refused to concede defeat, saying that the game was still on.
He is now believed to have 44 assemblymen backing him – more than half of the 79-seat State Assembly.
Monday, 09 Jan 2023 11:59 PM MYT
KOTA KINABALU, Jan 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has spoken to Sabah leaders embroiled in a political impasse, but said he will leave it up to them to make the final decision on how to solve the crisis.
Anwar said that he and deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will propose the most viable solutions but it would be ultimately up to them to resolve the conflict.
"The situation is improving. Zahid and I are looking for the best formula for Sabah.
"But the decision will be made by the leaders of Sabah. We can only give advice,” he said when met by reporters here.
Anwar had arrived via a private plane from Jakarta, Indonesia just before 1pm and headed straight for the Sutera Magellan resort where he was believed to have had a closed-door meeting with Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, Sabah Umno chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin and Parti Warisan president Datuk Shafie Apdal.
He is here on his first trip since becoming prime minister to try and iron things out between the political parties that have been at war since last Thursday.
The state government has been in turmoil since Friday night after the majority of Sabah Umno’s assemblymen withdrew their support for Hajiji.
Hajiji recouped support quickly by maintaining five out of 17 of Sabah Umno’s assemblymen, plus Pakatan Harapan’s seven assemblymen. He now claims to have 44 assemblymen backing him, more than half of the 79-seat state assembly.
As of last night, Bung has refused to concede defeat, saying that the game was still on.
He is now believed to have 44 assemblymen backing him – more than half of the 79-seat State Assembly.
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