Sabah PH to start polls negotiations with GRS soon, says PKR leader

Mustapha Sakmud said Sabah PH will begin official negotiations with GRS on cooperation in the state election following similar talks with BN. (Facebook pic)
PETALING JAYA : Sabah Pakatan Harapan is expected to begin official talks with Gabungan Rakyat Sabah soon in preparation for the 17th state election.
Sabah PKR chief Mustapha Sakmud said the state chapter had been given the green light to negotiate with GRS by both the PKR and PH central leadership, RTM reported.
He said the main focus of Sabah PH at present is to form a strong political collaboration to ensure the state's stability and development.
'We've started talks with Barisan Nasional. After this, we will hold discussions with GRS,' he was quoted as saying.
Last month, GRS chairman Hajiji Noor reiterated his desire to continue the existing alliance between his coalition and PH for the upcoming state election.
Hajiji, who is the Sabah chief minister, said the existing cooperation between GRS and PH in governing the state should be the foundation in determining any electoral pact.
He had also conveyed his views to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is the PH chairman.
Hajiji had stated numerous times in the past GRS's intention to work with PH in the state election, which must be held by the end of the year.
In early May, however, the unity government secretariat announced that BN and PH had agreed to work together to face the state polls, following a meeting between their chairmen, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Anwar.
Hajiji then threatened that GRS would go solo, but Anwar later stepped in and called for PH-BN to work with the state coalition.
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Earlier today, GRS deputy secretary-general Armizan Mohd Ali supported Sabah Umno chief Bung Moktar Radin's call for GRS and BN to contest against each other in the state election.
He said Bung's suggestion to consider cooperation only after the election is reasonable, as a direct contest would clarify who has real support.

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