KOTA KINABALU: Sindumin assemblyman Datuk Dr Yusof Yacob, who left Parti Warisan last year to become Independent, confirmed on Sunday (May 22) that he had joined Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN).

       This marks the 66-year-old's return to his old party, which he left in 2018.

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       A few days ago, he had given an indication of his move during a function in Kota Kinabalu, saying that he had filled up the membership form and it was up to Sabah BN chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin to comment.

       Yusof, who confirmed his membership during a gathering in Sipitang on Sunday, said the decision was based on bringing development for the people in his constituency. Bung was also present at the event.

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       The former state minister under the previous Warisan Plus state administration had quit Warisan on Oct 8 last year, while voicing support towards the state and federal governments.

       Bung Moktar, meanwhile, has said that Sabah Umno was always open to considering those applying to join the party.