We were waiting for newly-appointed Sabah Chief Minister Tun Sakaran Dan­dai’s press conference in Kota Kina­balu. PBS president Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan, in an action which many described as honourable, quit as chief minister. PBS had won the 1994 Sabah polls by 25 seats while the Umno-led Sabah Barisan won 23 seats out of 48 seats. Around that time, Musa’s support from 31 assemblymen was whittled down by six Barisan assemblymen – four from Umno and two from Upko. Less than 48 hours after Musa became chief minister, Shafie was sworn in for the post.

Source: The Star May 18, 2018 23:30 UTC