Star signals openness to urban Chinese representation

LocalPolitics
12 Jan 2025 • 3:36 PM MYT
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By: Sherell Jeffrey

KOTA KINABALU: Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Star) has expressed its readiness to represent the Chinese community in urban areas, emphasising inclusivity and support from all parts of Sabah.

"Star is a party for all. If the rakyat give us support in any part of Sabah, including Chinese areas, we will respond," said President Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan during a Chinese New Year walkabout in Damai, Luyang, here on Sunday.

AdvertisementThe walkabout, a rare appearance in an urban Chinese-majority constituency, sparked speculation about Star’s potential interest in contesting seats like Luyang.

However, Jeffrey downplayed this, highlighting the event's focus on community engagement.

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He also criticised the presence of peninsular-based parties in Sabah, describing it as a threat to the state's political autonomy, while reaffirming Star's dedication to women's representation and announcing future walkabouts in Keningau, Tambunan, and the East Coast.