Chief Ministers of Sabah and Sarawak express support for Dr M
Sunday, 24 Jun 201810:04 PM MYT
PUTRAJAYA: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal and Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg have expressed their support for Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Both state chiefs attended a gathering with Dr Mahathir at Seri Perdana, along with other leaders from Sabah and Sarawak.
Speaking to Bernama after the event, Mohd Shafie expressed the Sabah government's commitment in fostering close ties with the federal government for the sake of national development.
"It is important that we look at Sabah and Sarawak from the perspective of national development.
Asked if there was any discussion on representatives from Sabah and Sarawak to be included in the Federal Cabinet, Mohd Shafie said the matter was not brought up and that he would leave the matter to the Prime Minister's discretion.
However, Mohd Shafie added that he had previously spoken to Dr Mahathir about the importance of Sabah and Sarawak's representation in the Cabinet.
"We know that it is a struggle that the Prime Minister is aware of and understands," he added.
Meanwhile, Abang Johari said the Prime Minister's willingness to invite him and Mohd Shafie to the event would foster closer cooperation and ties with the Federal Government and have a positive effect on the nation. – Bernama
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