SABAH POLLS: PKR ACCEPTS VOICE OF THE PEOPLE WITH OPEN HEART

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- PKR has accepted with open heart the people's decision in the 17th Sabah state election, describing it as an important signal and a reminder that should be heeded in continuing the party's political struggle.

In a joint statement, PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar and Pakatan Harapan (PH) secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the election result this time also reflected the people's sentiments on the issue of governance, transparency and leadership at the local level.

Nurul Izzah and Saifuddin Nasution said the result of the state polls brought a clear message that disagreement not only weakens political strength, but also erodes the people's confidence in the party's ability to offer stable and responsible leadership.

“I, as deputy president, take full responsibility collectively as a team for this decision.

“Together with Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution as the joint election director, we are aware that the long journey of a struggle does not lie in victory alone, but in the willingness to acknowledge weaknesses, improvement and rise again better,” the statement said.

Touching on PKR being given the space to contest in 12 seats in this election, Nurul Izzah and Saifuddin Nasution said this was an improvement that revealed that the seeds of confidence in the party were beginning to germinate in Sabah.

“The support of the machinery and members is also getting stronger; it may not be a victory in numbers, but it is a victory in determination,” the statement said.

PKR also expressed its appreciation and gratitude to all the party machinery and grassroots who have tirelessly sacrificed time, resources and energy throughout this campaign.

Meanwhile, PKR congratulates all the candidates who successfully secured the people’s mandate including the single seat won by the party.

“Carry this trust with determination, serve with honestly because every action you take will determine the future of the people who voted,” the statement said.

In the election for 73 seats in the State Legislative Assembly, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) secured 29 seats, Parti Warisan (25), Barisan Nasional (6), Independent (5), Pertubuhan Kinabalu Progresif Bersatu (UPKO) (3), Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR)(2) while Perikatan Nasional (PN), Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat (KDM) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) each won one seat.

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-- BERNAMA