KIMANIS, Jan. 15 -- A group Sabahans gathered in Membakut town today in objection to the controversial Sabah temporary pass(PSS), three days before the by-election here.

Around 400 people of diverse ages travelled from all over the west coast including the state capital to express their concern with the PSS.

A four-point roadblock along the west coast main road slowed crowds and traffic considerably but did little to assuage the angry attendees who showed up 90 minutes late.

Dressed in black T-shirts emblazoned with "Tolak PSS", among others, they arrived in waves, some as early as 7am, chanting "bantah PSS" and "tolak PSS" when prompted, right to the end of the rally at 11.20am when police came to disperse the crowds.

The event was a...