KOTA BELUD, June 18 -- United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) President Datuk Ewon Benedick said the party must continue to play a role in strengthening unity and cooperation among Sabah-based political parties, in line with the spirit of "Sabah First", which remains one of its core struggles.

"Let us take the lead, and Kadamaian should contribute towards fostering unity and cooperation among Sabah's local parties.

"I want to see the entire Upko machinery in Kota Belud, especially in Kadamaian, including all branches and members, contributing to the unity of Sabah's local parties.

This is what we mean by Sabah First," he said.

Ewon, who is also Deputy Chief Minister III, was speaking at Upko Kota Belud Division Triennial Gene...