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Sabah cops tighten security ahead of decision on Musa's suit
Published:  Oct 23, 2018 8:32 PM
Updated: 12:37 PM
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Sabah Police will tighten security at the Kota Kinabalu Court Complex and Sabah Administration Centre when the High Court delivers its decision on former Sabah chief minister Musa Aman’s suit challenging Mohd Shafie Apdal’s appointment as his successor on Oct 25.

Sabah police commissioner Omar Mammah said the police had received information that supporters of the two leaders would gather at the two locations.

“Supporters of the two parties (government and opposition) are advised not to utter any words that can create provocations and threaten public order to prevent untoward incidents.

“The police will not hesitate to take action against those who violate the laws,” he told reporters after visiting Kota Kinabalu police headquarters today.

Omar said that as a security measure, police officers on duty had also been instructed to conduct security screenings in the areas involved.

On June 6, Musa filed a fresh suit against the Sabah governor and Shafie, in place of the suit filed on May 17, seeking a declaration that he (Musa) was the rightful chief minister of Sabah.

Musa was sworn in as chief minister on May 10 after securing a simple majority in the 14th general election, but lost the majority when several BN assemblypersons from his party jumped ship to give their support to Parti Warisan Sabah lead by Shafie.

- Bernama

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