KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 16 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has downplayed the clashes between Pakatan Harapan (PH) and its government partners in several Sabah state seats, describing them as nothing more than "friendly fights".

Anwar suggested the overlaps were unsurprising given Sabah's unique political landscape and the strong working relationship between PH and its partners.

"They are friendly fights. It's OK. just a few seats," he told reporters during a media session here this morning.

He was responding to questions about the contests involving PH and both its federal and state partners, Barisan Nasional (BN) and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), which emerged after yesterday's nomination day ahead of polling on November 29.

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