As the battle of perception continues to be waged, with detractors describing it as a futile campaign because of the ruling party’s trust deficit, two politicians from Sabah have however remain steadfast at the frontline.

The pair comprise the more junior Abdul Rahman Dahlan, who has been bestowed with the title strategic communications director, and the veteran, former Sabah chief minister Salleh Said Keruak, who helms the communication and multimedia ministry.

In an email interview with Malaysiakini , Salleh explained why he is among those most vocal in defending Najib Abdul Razak...