Did election seat talks occur between Sabah PKR and the Chief Minister?

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No election seat talks occurred between Sabah PKR and the Chief Minister

Sabah PKR leaders met with Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor in what has been described as a normal courtesy visit. During the meeting, there were no discussions pertaining to election seats.
Courtesy visit to the Chief Minister

Sabah PKR leaders, including deputy chairman Datuk Peto Galim and secretary Sazalye Donol, met with Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. The visit was intended as a gesture of support, particularly as the Chief Minister was preparing for an upcoming Umrah pilgrimage, similar to Sabah PKR State Leadership Council chairman Datuk Mustapha Sakmud who had recently returned from one.
No discussions on election seats or contentious issues

Datuk Peto Galim explicitly stated that the meeting was a "normal visit and exchange of ideas" and that there were "no discussions regarding seats, MPN or conflict of ideas, nothing ‘hot’". Sazalye Donol corroborated this, confirming that seat discussions did not take place and that the meeting was for "the good of everyone, PKR and the Chief Minister."
Broader context of Sabah's political landscape

The meeting occurred amidst speculation regarding the upcoming state elections and potential alliances. In Malaysia's political system, particularly in states like Sabah, discussions around seat allocation are a critical and often complex part of pre-election strategy for any coalition or party aiming to contest. These negotiations typically involve intricate considerations of each party's strength in specific constituencies, historical performance, and the overall electoral arithmetic.
Internal discussions within Sabah PH

Separately, Sabah PKR expressed reservations about the United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) president, Datuk Ewon Benedick, being appointed as the Sabah Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman. Sazalye Donol highlighted concerns that Upko is a relatively new and small party, questioning its suitability for such a leadership role over established component parties like PKR. This internal matter, while separate from the meeting with the Chief Minister, reflects the ongoing dynamics and negotiations within political alliances in Sabah.

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