KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 21 -- Libaran Member of Parliament Datuk Suhaimi Nasir has clarified that the move by several elected representatives to withdraw support for Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor should not be seen as an act of betrayal, but rather a reaction to unresolved issues arising from earlier political agreements.

In a statement yesterday, Suhaimi said dissatisfaction began when the understanding between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Bersatu was not honoured, stressing that the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition did not yet exist at the time of the arrangement.

"The demand for a government that is transparent, has integrity and genuinely serves the people is a democratic right of any assemblyman. It is part of ensuring better...