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Sabah to face snap polls after assembly dissolved

In a photo taken on May 9, 2018, voters prepare to cast their ballots in Kampung Bahru, Kuala Lumpur. PHOTO: ST FILE

KUALA LUMPUR — Sabah will face a snap election after the assembly was dissolved on Thursday (July 30) following a day of political tumult.

Chief Minister Shafie Apdal announced the state assembly dissolution during a press conference in Kota Kinabalu on Thursday.

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State governor Juhar Mahiruddin consented to the dissolution, which follows attempts by former chief minister Musa Aman to form a new government after securing several defections from Mr Shafie’s administration.

The election has to take place within 60 days of the dissolution.

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