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Keadilan ready and confident

Lahad Datu: Parti Keadilan Rakyat is not only ready to face the next general election but also confident of notching victory, said its Sabah chief, Haji Awang Tengah Awang Amin.

He said such confidence was based on the unexpected response and strong support that the party had been receiving from the people during their visits throughout the State.

"We have full confidence in the leadership of Keadilan and members in Sabah, including in Silam, because we believe they have the ability to lead and convince the rakyat that this party is the people's choice," he said.

He was speaking to reporters after the swearing-in ceremony of the Keadilan Silam division committee members, here.

Earlier, Awang Tengah reminded the party leaders and members not to take their responsibility in facing the coming election for granted, as they are facing a major force in Umno.

Meanwhile, he commended the Keadilan Silam's leadership for successfully holding its annual general meeting and hoped the divisional election would bring about positive results, including additional members.

In the election, the division saw several new leaders elected, including businessman Johani Abdul Halim who defeated incumbent chairman, Hassan Malempang, in a straight fight by a 16-vote majority, Abdul Wahid Zainal taking over as deputy chairman and Zulfiqar Abdullah as the new vice chairman.