KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 24 -- Sabah's Parti Warisan will continue supporting Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to be the prime minister.

President Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal issued a statement to say that he still maintained his support for Dr Mahathir after learning of the latter's resignation.

"At the same time, Shafie said Sabah leaders will also prioritise the people's interest in the current political scenario," said the statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office.

Earlier, reporters had asked Shafie to comment on the resignation but Shafie declined comment as he was not aware of it.

Shafie then said that Sabah would work with the federal government and had been supporting Dr Mahathir as prime minister.

He previously backed Dr Mahathir ...