KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 ― The resignations of PKR and DAP leaders in Sabah are evidence of both parties' inadequacies in the state, according to Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Salleh Said Keruak today.

Salleh, who is also from the state, was commenting on the departures of senior leaders from both parties including Sabah PKR chief Datuk Seri Lajim Ukin and his deputy, Darrell Leiking.

"It’s clear in the decisions made by the PKR and DAP representatives that something is not right with these parties in Sabah,” he told reporters after launching Asia Pacific Satellite Communications Council here today.

On Sunday, seven DAP Sabah leaders, all part of the 16-member state committee, quit the peninsula-based party for a local political platform.

Lajim also announced his resignation the same day, while Leiking left earlier in the week.

Some of those who exited the Pakatan Harapan parties are set to align with former Umno vice president Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal who is starting a new multiracial Sabah-based political party.

Lajim is also reportedly set to launch his own political party.

Salleh stressed, however, that the developments will not affect Barisan Nasional's strength in the state.

"We do not look at other people's weaknesses. We look at our own strengths,” he said.

"The last election clearly showed that the people of Sabah have faith in BN,” he added.