KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 15 -- Datuk Dr Roland Chia Ming Shen has quit Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat) to contest in the N18 Inanam seat as an independent.

Dr Chia, who was Gagasan Rakyat Inanam chief, said his decision was made after listening closely to the views of his supporters.

"I have decided to stand as an independent candidate representing the Sabah State Constituency of N18 Inanam in this 17th Sabah General Election," he told reporters at the Dewan Maksak in Likas.

"The decision to stand as an independent candidate is to respect the wishes of the people of N18 Inanam, Sabah. A significant segment of the N18 Inanam voters have expressed their wishes and support for me to represent them in Kolombong, Inanam, and Menggata...