ELOPURA assemblyman Calvin Chong and Sri Tanjong assemblyman Justin Wong announced in Kota Kinabalu today that they are joining Warisan.

The duo had left the DAP in January to become independent assemblymen.

With their coming on board, Warisan has 19 seats in the State Legislative Assembly while DAP four.

The opposition now has 26 seats in the 79-seat State Assembly. (Sabah has 73 elected assemblymen and six appointed backbenchers).

Chong said he joined Warisan because the party was seen as being principled and able to fight for Sabah’s rights, saying it was in line with his own struggle.

Wong, meanwhile, believes it would only be fair and responsible to his voters that he join an opposition party that champions Sabah’s rights.

Warisan president Mohd Shafie Apdal said Warisan was ready to have smart partnerships with local parties to fight for Sabah’s rights.

Asked about Warisan’s preparations for the 15th General Election, he said the party would only contest in certain states. – Bernama, March 26, 2022.