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  "id": 976226,
  "title": "KDM pulls support for GRS-led Sabah government",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/kdm-pulls-support-for-grs-led-sabah-government",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T06:29:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/08/15/kdm-pulls-support-for-grs-led-sabah-government"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat (KDM) has terminated its support for the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah-led state government in Malaysia. The decision was made by the party’s supreme council during its annual meeting, according to Sinar Harian. KDM acting president Priscella Peter addressed the move during a press conference in Papar, emphasizing that it was not made hastily. The decision aims to demonstrate the party’s direction to the public and its grassroots supporters, as well as to showcase the party’s commitment beyond election periods. This stance emerged following the last state election, which had a significant impact on KDM’s grassroots. The announcement follows a week of discussions between Warisan president Shafie Apdal and KDM and Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku regarding a potential pact for the 16th general election. While no agreement has been finalized, Warisan promises to safeguard Sabah’s rights and interests if a pact is reached. KDM, which contested alone in the November 2025 state election, secured just one seat, Paginatan, before aligning with the GRS administration led by chief minister Hajiji Noor.",
  "summary": "Acting president Priscella Peter says the decision was made by the party’s supreme council at its annual meeting today.",
  "key_points": [
    "KDM ends support for GRS-led Sabah government",
    "Decision made by party’s supreme council",
    "Aimed to demonstrate party’s direction and commitment"
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        "title": "KDM pulls support for GRS-led Sabah government",
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        "title": "KDM withdraws support for GRS-led Sabah government",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/kdm-withdraws-support-for-grs-led-sabah-government",
        "published": "2026-08-15T07:58:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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