Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) president Maximus Johnity Ongkili will still lead the party in the forthcoming state election while recovering from an ailment.

Ongkili - in his sixth term as Kota Marudu MP - was notably absent from crucial Dewan Rakyat votes in May and July. He sought a leave of absence due to medical problems.

This has sparked speculation on whether Ongkili would be healthy enough to lead PBS into the high stakes Sabah election.

Party leaders have assured...