Kadazandusuns want Pairin to win, whether in opposition or govt

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The Kadazandusun community's contribution to the resounding victory of the Barisan Nasional in the just-concluded Gaya by-election proves that Parti Bersatu Sabah president Joseph Pairin Kitingan is still held in high esteem by the community.

According to his former secretary Alexander Anthony, the community does not like to see Pairin lose in any event.

"They still feel a strong connection with him. This is the Kadazandusuns' attitude, they are very loyal people and they want to prove that Pairin is still strong," he said.

"In any gathering, conferences or seminars, Pairin's name is still good even though his former political allies or opponents condemn him," the Panampang Kadazandusun leader told malaysiakini in Kota Kinabalu recently.

As the Huguan Siou (Paramount Chief) of the Kadazandusuns, Pairin has always been revered as "the" leader of the community. This could explain why he had never lost in all the elections he took part in.

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