SANDAKAN: Independent Sandakan by-election candidate Hamzah Abdullah claims he has more than half of the support of both the Chinese and Muslim communities, suggesting he's the frontrunner and favourite. “I know 60% of the Chinese are with me; I believe the Muslims are also over 50%. The former Sabah Pas and Amanah chairman also criticised Pakatan Harapan (PH) for continuing the Barisan Nasional practice of cronyism. Referring to the DAP candidate Vivian Wong who is contesting the seat her late father Stephen Wong held, he said he had nothing against Vivian, but the norm of selecting those with family ties to contest should be stopped. "But it appears that the opportunity to represent the people will only be rotated among the family circle.

Source: The Star May 02, 2019 03:11 UTC