00:00Former Trade Minister Daryl Liking is expected to be re-elected as Warisan Deputy President at the coming party elections,
00:08though not without some pressure after his electoral setbacks, say political analysts.
00:14Bilcher Bala of University Malaysia Sabah said Liking's lack of a legislative position makes him vulnerable to being challenged by
00:23rising leaders who currently hold state or federal seats.
00:27Bilcher said Liking's role as a key representative of the Kadazan Dosun Murud community in Warisan could help him retain
00:34support among delegates.
00:36Lee Kwok Tiong, also of UMS, said Liking was still an important bridge to the community, which Warisan still struggles
00:44to woo at the ballot box.
00:45Lee largely expected continuity in the leadership of Warisan with a gentleman's agreement to be reached to allow party president
00:54Shafi'i Abdal and Liking to retain their posts.
00:57However, he also foresees more Chinese leaders emerging in Warisan's leadership, especially after the party gained major ground in urban
01:06areas at last year's state polls.
01:08Plan Ujo, FMT.
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