Sabah, the state with the highest poverty rate in the nation, is set to host a three-month birthday celebration for its newly appointed governor, Musa Aman.

News of the festivities comes as the MACC investigates several assemblypersons - including the governor’s son-in-law Arifin Arif - over alleged bribes linked to mineral exploration licences.

For Warisan deputy president Darell Leiking, using public funds for such an extended celebration is...