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GE16 forecast shows why Sabah, S’wak need a third of seats, says SUPP man

Malaysia Times desk Original: Free Malaysia Today 8/13 11:27 X
GE16 forecast shows why Sabah, S’wak need a third of seats, says SUPP man
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Kelvin Hii describes the possibility of BN-PN forming the government without Sabah and Sarawak parties as a wake-up call for East Malaysia.

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Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Youth vice-chairman Kelvin Hii described the possibility as a wake-up call for East Malaysia, fearing its interests would be sidelined, Borneo Post reported.

Hii said it also showed the importance of allocating a third of Dewan Rakyat seats to Sabah and Sarawak to ensure that their interests and rights are protected, regardless of which party leads Putrajaya.

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Aug 13, 2026
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Aug 15, 2026
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