Unity govt idea a tough sell in Sabah, say analysts

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KOTA KINABALU: With a crowded field contesting the coming Sabah elections, a political analyst says a unity government might be needed if no party wins an outright majority — but politicians will not see eye-to-eye on the idea. Political scientist Awang Azman Pawi of Universiti Malaya said: “The unity government concept should be considered but this needs the agreement of all parties. It will not be easy to form, because each party will hold on to positions that are important, strategic and influential.” He said the idea of a unity government was not well received in Peninsular Malaysia when mooted by former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad in February, as the proposal was seen to benefit only Mahathir. “It’s clear that the Sabahan people and even in the Peninsula are unprepared for such a concept, so long as the political attitude and motive of its own proposer are doubted by …