KOTA KINABLU, Oct. 18 -- As established coalitions prepare for Sabah's next election, Kudat MP Datuk Verdon Bahanda's 'Black Wave' movement is positioning itself as a wildcard - a coalition of independents hoping to break party dominance in the state.

Verdon, 52, said clearly that the group's ultimate aim is to win and hold political power, proving that independent candidates do notbelong on the sidelines of Malaysia's political landscape.

"Without it (power), you can't protect the people. Of course we need power. What's the use of talking if you have no power? You can talk on social media all you want, go LIVE 24 hours and you cannot bring change," he said.

"You need power and you need to be in a position in the government to have pow...