KOTA MARUDU: Parti Warisan Sabah has been challenged to show proof in order to really disassociate itself from claims it is backed by illegal immigrants.
Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) president Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili said denying alone was not sufficient.
"They must prove to us that they do not have the backing of illegal immigrants," he said in response to Warisan president Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal threat to sue him for defamation.
"Frankly, I was just reiterating what was written in blogs and raised by the public, who have been continuously questioning the authenticity and status some of Warisan's members.
"They are asking whether these members are original Sabahans.
"I believe, at this point, Parti Warisan has the task to prove us wrong … denying alone is not sufficient, it must come with proof," he said.