KOTA KINABALU, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- All 10 PKR candidates chosen to contest in the Sabah 17th state election have signed loyalty pledges, PKR secretary-general Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh.

She said that the pledges are backed by RM10 million bonds, should the candidates, who are from various backgrounds, including deputy ministers, civil servants and professionals, betray the party.

"May the candidates have 100 per cent commitment to the party, voters and constituencies they represent to fulfill the duties entrusted to them till they succeed in forming a new state government," she said in a statement here tonight.