KDM’s sole assemblyman to keep backing Hajiji govt, says Armizan
GRS secretary-general Armizan Mohd Ali says Paginatan rep Rusdin Riman is committed to serving his constituents and ensuring the state government’s stability.
Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat (KDM) announced it would withdraw its support for the Sabah government led by Hajiji Noor, but its sole assemblyman, Rusdin Riman from Paginatan, has decided to continue backing the current administration. Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) secretary-general Armizan Mohd Ali confirmed that Rusdin attended an event with government assemblymen in Kota Kinabalu earlier this morning.
Armizan explained that Rusdin's commitment is to serve his constituents and maintain state government stability to progress the people's development agenda. Earlier today, KDM acting president Priscella Peter revealed the party's decision to abandon its support, aiming to showcase the party's direction to the public and its grassroots supporters.
This move follows a recent discussion between Warisan president Shafie Apdal and KDM, as well as PARTI Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR), regarding a possible pact for the 16th general election. While no agreement has been reached, any prospective pact by Warisan would prioritize Sabah's rights and interests. In the upcoming November 2025 state election, KDM campaigned independently and emerged victorious in Paginatan.
The party later joined forces with the GRS administration. KDM presently holds a single parliamentary seat - Kota Marudu, which was won by Wetrom Bahanda in the 2022 general election.
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