Warisan, STAR dan KDM bincang PRU16

Warisan, STAR, and KDM parties are reportedly discussing the possibility of forming an alliance for the 2016 General Election (PRU16). The three parties are led by Shafie Apdal, Jeffrey Kitingan, and Priscella Peter, respectively. The discussions involve the three party leaders and have not yet reached any agreements, according to Shafie Apdal, the President of Warisan. He stated during a media briefing in Sandakan, Sabah, that they are still exploring the matter and have not yet decided on the necessary actions.

In Sabah, Warisan currently holds three parliamentary seats, while STAR and KDM each have one seat, representing two parties in total. The Barisan Nasional (BN) holds seven parliamentary seats in Sabah, followed by the Sabah People's Party (SPP) and the Pakatan Harapan (PH) with five seats each, while the National Harmony Party (PAN) has one seat.

Despite a lackluster performance in the 2022 General Election (PRU2022), Warisan managed to win 25 seats in the Sabah state election held in November 2021. STAR won two seats, while KDM won one seat.

Shafie Apdal emphasized the importance of Sabah's votes being stronger in the Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives). He urged the Sabah-based parties to do their best to ensure that the 25 parliamentary seats in the state are controlled by the local party. Out of the 160 seats allocated to the mainland, he questioned the need for mainland parties to hold parliamentary seats in Sabah. Warisan intends to ensure that any future alliance during PRU16 protects the rights and interests of Sabah.