KOTA KINABALU: A substantial majority of Sabah PKR’s 26 division heads have given their backing for chief minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor to continue leading the state until the next state assembly elections.
According to press reports, many division chiefs have also signed statutory declarations of support for Hajiji, who is chairman of the ruling Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS).
The expression of support comes as Hajiji has faced criticism arising from allegations of a mining scandal in which several GRS state assemblymen are allegedly implicated.

Sazalye, the Kota Marudu PKR chief, also said Sabah PKR rejected any attempt to topple Hajiji’s administration as it would lead to political instability and could lead to “a new crisis” in Sabah.
However, a Sabah PKR leader told the media that the press release was Sazalye’s personal statement and did not reflect Sabah PKR’s official stand.
Last month, Sabah PKR information chief Razeef Rakimin said Hajiji’s government should be allowed to function as usual while investigations into the alleged mining scandal are being held.
On the other hand, the central DAP leadership said it gave its Sabah chapter the “mandate” to review its position in the state government over the scandal, reiterating its stand against corruption.
A series of videos linking several Sabah assemblymen to an alleged mining scandal had been viewed as part of an Umno-led plot against the GRS government.
The videos, leaked by a purported whistleblower, had led to Sabah Umno demanding the resignation of Hajiji.
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