SANDAKAN: The list of PKR candidates for the 17th Sabah State Election (PRN) is expected to be announced on Nov 9 or 10, according to Sabah PKR State Leadership Council Chairman Datuk Mustapha Sakmud..

Mustapha said the official announcement would be made by PKR President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Kota Kinabalu.

“(Discussions) on seats with Barisan Nasional have been finalised, while with Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) there is one seat left, but I think it will be resolved in the near future,” he told reporters after the Sabah Justice Leadership Council’s Journey of Hope tour here tonight.

Regarding the focus in the Sandakan Parliament, Mustapha said Sabah PKR will field candidates for two State Assembly seats, namely Gum Gum and Karamunting.

“One candidate represents the Bumiputera Muslims of Sabah and the other represents the Chinese. Today we are here (on a tour) to explain all the things that the MADANI Government is implementing for Sabah.

“Sometimes we are swayed by prejudices and through this Jelajah Urang Sabah we represent the MADANI government, the party, Pakatan Harapan and provide information to the grassroots about the government’s contributions,” he said.

The Election Commission has set Nov 29 as polling day for the 17th Sabah State Election, with nominations on Nov 15 and early voting on Nov 25.

— BERNAMA