KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 -- Sabah Umno has signalled a political showdown in the state legislative assembly next week, expected to be its last sitting before the 17th state election, amid a corruption scandal involving mineral mining licences.

Sabah Umno strategic communications director Datu Rosman Datu Ahir Zaman said the assembly sitting would be the most suitable platform to address the allegations, especially after the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) confirmed there would be no cover-up, according to a report published in Malaysiakini today.

"The upcoming session is very likely to be the final one before the state assembly is dissolved in preparation for the 17th Sabah state election. Therefore, the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah ...