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Formation of Federal-State Government Disconnect Feared Following PPBM Paper Photos

Photos circulating on social media depicting former Sabah Umno leaders with what appear to be Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) papers have raised concerns about a potential disconnect between federal and state government representation in Sabah. While individuals in the photos, including former Sabah chief Datuk Hajiji Noor, have stated they remain independent, the images have fuelled speculation about their potential affiliation with PPBM. This development comes in the wake of a significant exodus of elected representatives from Umno in Sabah, who had previously declared their intention to stay as independents pending the emergence of a suitable political platform.
Speculation Surrounds PPBM Membership Applications

Images showing ex-Umno Sabah leaders, notably Datuk Hajiji Noor, holding documents resembling PPBM membership forms have circulated widely on platforms like WhatsApp. While Datuk Masidi Manjun, a former Sabah Umno secretary also pictured, has clarified that the group has not joined PPBM and remains independent, he did not confirm the nature of the document held by Datuk Hajiji Noor. Efforts to obtain direct comments from Datuk Hajiji Noor and other individuals in the photographs have been unsuccessful.
Recent Exodus from Umno Creates Political Uncertainty

The emergence of these photos follows the recent departure of nine assemblymen, four Members of Parliament, and 21 division chiefs from Umno in Sabah. These individuals cited dissatisfaction with the party's direction and leadership as their reasons for leaving. At the time of their departure, these elected representatives indicated they would maintain their status as independents until a suitable political vehicle became available, with speculation rife about potential affiliations with either PPBM or Parti Warisan Sabah.
PPBM's Stance on Sabah Presence and Potential Implications

PPBM chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has stated that the party will not establish a formal chapter in Sabah, though he affirmed that Sabahans are welcome to join the party. This approach has led to concerns within the state. Parti Warisan Sabah's deputy president, Datuk Darell Leiking, has expressed hope that PPBM would respect an existing understanding to refrain from establishing a presence in Sabah. If former Umno leaders were to formally join PPBM, it could create a scenario where elected representatives are aligned with the national government but not necessarily with the state government's ruling coalition.

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