Kota Kinabalu: The Democratic People’s Welfare Party (KDM) will continue its political struggle and preparations for the upcoming 17th State Election despite the court’s decision on Wednesday to uphold the conviction of its President, Datuk Peter Anthony.
Acting President Priscella Peter said the party respected the court’s ruling but remained disappointed, particularly as new evidence, a police report suggesting unfair treatment, was not considered.
“Even so, we accept the court’s decision. This will not affect our commitment, and we will continue our struggle,” she told the media.
Peter’s application to review his conviction and sentence for falsifying documents related to a Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) contract in 2014 was rejected.
His original sentence of three years’ imprisonment and a RM50,000 fine, as handed down by the Sessions Court and upheld by both the High Court and Court of Appeal, remains in force.
Priscella, who is also KDM’s Deputy President, said the party plans to contest independently in the state election and is prepared to take on any political opponent, including the ruling coalition Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS).
“KDM’s programmes have received strong grassroots support, and leaders from other parties have shown interest in our direction,” she said, adding that Sabah’s political landscape could shift significantly in the next polls.
Acting President Priscella Peter said the party respected the court’s ruling but remained disappointed, particularly as new evidence, a police report suggesting unfair treatment, was not considered.
“Even so, we accept the court’s decision. This will not affect our commitment, and we will continue our struggle,” she told the media.
Peter’s application to review his conviction and sentence for falsifying documents related to a Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) contract in 2014 was rejected.
His original sentence of three years’ imprisonment and a RM50,000 fine, as handed down by the Sessions Court and upheld by both the High Court and Court of Appeal, remains in force.
Priscella, who is also KDM’s Deputy President, said the party plans to contest independently in the state election and is prepared to take on any political opponent, including the ruling coalition Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS).
“KDM’s programmes have received strong grassroots support, and leaders from other parties have shown interest in our direction,” she said, adding that Sabah’s political landscape could shift significantly in the next polls.
