KINABATANGAN: UMNO Sabah chairman Datuk Jafry Ariffin thanked voters in the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state by-elections for continuing to support Barisan Nasional (BN), calling the wins proof that political cooperation can deliver strong public backing.
“The solid support for BN candidates shows that strategic political cooperation can build a strong and effective wave of support,” he said, referring to the victories of Mohd Kurniawan Naim Moktar in Kinabatangan and Mohd Ismail Ayob in Lamag.
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Jafry said claims that BN is a Peninsular-based party were inaccurate, noting that cooperation with local Sabah parties has helped form a stable state government and boosted public confidence.
He said UMNO Sabah would ensure both elected representatives carry out their duties responsibly for the welfare of residents, adding that the results confirmed continued support for BN in both constituencies.
Jafry also thanked Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, GRS, PH, Upko, and all campaign machinery for their role in securing the victory, and said cooperation within the Sabah Unity Government would continue to drive development in Kinabatangan and Lamag.
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