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Sabah Crossroads: UMNO's Next Move

Adib Zalkapli, Managing Director, Viewfinder Global Affairs

03-Jul-25 08:45

Sabah Crossroads: UMNO's Next Move

With its general assembly delayed and political alliances shifting, UMNO is recalibrating ahead of Sabah’s 17th state election. Can the party hold its ground amid shifting political dynamics? We speak to Adib Zalkapli, managing director of geopolitical and public policy advisory firm, Viewfinder Global Affairs, for insights.

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Presented by: Philip See, Wong Shou Ning


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Tags:  17th sabah state electionumnopolitical alliances





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