Gerakan eyes Sabah comeback, vows to address core issues

Published on: Sunday, June 15, 2025
Published on: Sun, Jun 15, 2025
By: Jonathan Nicholas Text Size: Dr Dominic (second from left) pictured with State Liaison Chairman Datuk Alexander Lo (second from right) and other state leaders during the dinner. - Jonathan Nicholas/Daily Express KOTA KINABALU: Gerakan will contest in the upcoming Sabah state election, with party president Datuk Dr Dominic Lau Hoe Chai saying preparations are in full swing. He said the party is engaging local groups to shape a manifesto addressing key issues like water, electricity, and the long-unfulfilled Malaysia Agreement 1963.
Advertisement 'We must field candidates who can deliver real solutions. Gerakan is ready if the state assembly is dissolved as early as July," he said. While open to alliances, he said Sabah's political landscape remains fluid. He also thanked returning veterans and pointed to Gerakan's past contributions in Penang and Sabah. * Read full report in tomorrow's print paper or log in or sign up for e-paper and premium online news access. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss.
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