Five rogue Umno reps back Hajiji as Sabah CM

Editor’s Note: This article has been amended to reflect the latest version of the statement issued by the five Umno assemblypersons. An earlier version calls for Bung Moktar Radin’s resignation.

Five Sabah Umno assemblypersons dissenting the party’s decision to rescind support for Hajiji Noor have voiced their backing for the embattled chief minister.

“We hereby announce our undivided support for Hajiji Noor as the legitimate chief minister under the constitution,” they said.

In a joint statement today...