Ex-CM Chong to campaign for BN in GE14
Former Chief Minister Tan Sri Chong Kah Kiat will be joining campaign programmes for Barisan Nasional in the coming general elec on, a move described by LDP president Datuk Teo Chee Kang as something very posi ve.
KOTA KINABALU: Former Chief Minister Tan Sri Chong Kah Kiat will be joining campaign programmes for Barisan Nasional (BN) in the coming general election.
Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) president Datuk Seri Panglima Teo Chee Kang said it had been a pleasant surprise for many people to see Chong attending the launching of BN Sabah's manifesto on April 25.
“This is something very positive, something very good.
“We know Tan Sri Chong Kah Kiat still enjoys high regards and respect from people in both political divides, be in in BN and also outside BN,” he said in an interview.
There had been speculation that Chong, a former president of LDP, would be joining Parti Warisan Sabah (Warisan).
Teo said in his discussion with Chong, the latter has expressed his willingness to help out and join the campaign programme for BN.
“I believe Tan Sri Chong Kah Kiat will still be able to exert his influence on a lot of voters. This is a positive development.
“I believe his involvement in the campaign programmes all over the State - Kudat, Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan and Tawau - will give new strength to BN in facing the coming election.”