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Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
GRS, PH on right track for election pact, says senior leader
Gagasan Rakyat Sabah vice-president Masiung Banah said Sabah PH has continuously expressed support for GRS chairman Hajiji Noor's leadership. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Gabungan Rakyat Sabah and Pakatan Harapan are on the right track to reach a pact for the upcoming Sabah election, a senior GRS leader said today. Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah vice-president Masiung Banah cited GRS chairman Hajiji Noor's consistent willingness to work with PH for the state polls as a major reason for this. He also said Sabah PH had continuously expressed support for the leadership of Hajiji, who is the chief minister, Jesselton Times reported. Masiung said the GRS Supreme Council would decide on the matter when it meets. 'If this partnership is confirmed, GRS and PH will establish a joint committee in each district to ensure that our candidates succeed in the 17th state election. 'GRS aligns with Barisan Nasional in the latter's decision not to collaborate for the state election,' he said. Last month, the unity government secretariat announced that BN and PH had agreed to work together to face the state election, following a meeting between their chairmen, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Anwar Ibrahim. Hajiji then threatened that GRS would go solo if this pact was finalised, but Anwar later stepped in and called for PH-BN to work with the state coalition. Sabah BN chief Bung Moktar Radin later said the coalition would not work with GRS in the state election but would consider cooperation only after the outcome of the polls.
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Sabah polls coming, but timing of assembly dissolution is my call, says CM
PUTATAN, June 18 — Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has confirmed that the state election will be held soon, though the exact timing of the state assembly's dissolution remains at his sole discretion. When asked about speculation that the Sabah State Legislative Assembly may be dissolved as early as next month, Hajiji declined to confirm the rumours. 'That's for me to think about. Others don't need to think too much,' he told reporters on Monday. 'As a chief minister, I will decide soon. But what is clear is that we will hold an election soon. Whether it is early or late, it must be held. So wait, we will leave it to the people to decide who they want as the government,' he said after meeting victims of the fire at Kampung Petagas. Hajiji however did confirm that preliminary discussions have been held with current partners Sabah Pakatan Harapan (PH) regarding cooperation in the upcoming election. He said further talks are expected before the formal dissolution of the state assembly. 'There has been an initial discussion with PH, and we will complete it soon — before the dissolution,' he said. Hajiji has previously indicated his preference for continuing the working relationship between Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) and Sabah PH, which has governed the state in partnership since 2022 after a falling out with Sabah Barisan Nasional. However, the national PH leadership has also announced an electoral pact with BN, adding uncertainty to the alliance dynamics in Sabah and raising questions about seat negotiations and potential electoral clashes with GRS in Sabah. Sabah is expected to head to the polls for its 17th state election (PRN17) in the coming months or face automatic dissolution by November. The eight component GRS currently governs in partnership with Sabah Pakatan Harapan (PH), which comprises three components.
The Star
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Warisan candidates who betray party will face RM10mil penalty, warns Shafie
KOTA KINABALU: Warisan candidates contesting in the upcoming Sabah state election who act against the party's direction will face a RM10mil penalty, says Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal. The Warisan president said this was part of the party's move to ensure only committed individuals are chosen to contest, especially in critical seats. "All candidates fielded this time, if they make any move that is not in line with the party's direction, I will sue them – RM10mil. "We cannot allow candidates to win under our banner and then jump," he said when met by reporters after his visit to the site of a recent fire at Kampung Dopo, Petagas, Tuesday (June 17). Warisan won 23 seats in the 2020 Sabah Election but saw its strength significantly reduced after 10 of its assemblymen defected to other parties. The party later gained two former DAP representatives from Elopura and Sri Tanjong and now holds 14 seats in the Sabah state assembly. Meanwhile, Shafie said Warisan had closely studied the electoral roll. "We're looking at the trends – their age, where they're inclined, what they like. More than 65% of voters now are young people," he said.
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
GRS confident of continued alliance with Pakatan in Sabah polls, says PGRS veep
LABUAN, June 15 — Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) is optimistic that its political alliance with Pakatan Harapan (PH) will continue into the Sabah state election. Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (PGRS) vice-president Datuk Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Mohd Noor, who is also PGRS president, is making strategic efforts to ensure the continuation of the coalition's collaboration with PH both during and after the polls. 'The current Sabah government is a combination of GRS and president is fine-tuning the details of ongoing discussions with PH, and he will make an official announcement in due course,' he told Bernama after officiating the Labuan PGRS annual conference here today. He said the Labuan division would play a critical support role during the state election campaign, especially by reaching out to Labuan-based Sabah voters. 'One of the key efforts is the opening of an operations room here in Labuan, specifically to coordinate support for PGRS candidates,' he said. The current five-year term of the 16th Sabah state assembly will expire automatically on Nov 11. In a recent statement, Hajiji reaffirmed that the cooperation between GRS and PH is based on shared governance goals and the commitment to political stability in Sabah. He said that both coalitions have demonstrated that working together has yielded positive outcomes for the people, and the partnership remains essential for ensuring continued development and unity in the state. — Bernama
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Sabah CM hints at possible state polls announcement after late July party meet
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said today that a date has yet to be set for the dissolution of the state legislative assembly, amid speculation that it could take place by late July or early August. However, he signalled that an announcement may follow Parti Gagasan Rakyat's general assembly at the end of July. 'Not yet. We'll hold the general assembly meeting at the end of July first,' he was quoted as saying by Berita Harian after officiating the Sulaman Gagasan Rakyat Division's annual conference in Tuaran today. Hajiji, who is also Gagasan Rakyat president and Sulaman division chief, was responding to questions about whether the assembly would be dissolved to pave the way for the 17th Sabah state election. The Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) chairman said the ruling coalition is prepared to face any challengers in the polls. 'GRS is ready to face anyone in the upcoming election. That is our stance, but any decision on political cooperation must be made by the GRS supreme council,' he reportedly said. Hajiji also backed GRS deputy secretary-general Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali's recent comments supporting a straight fight between GRS and Barisan Nasional (BN) in the state polls. 'I support his view, but no final decision has been made. This is not coming from us — BN has stated they're not interested. We shouldn't force anyone if they're unwilling,' he added. Armizan had earlier said he personally agreed with Sabah Umno chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin that GRS and BN should contest separately. Hajiji said this year's Gagasan Rakyat general assembly would be significant as it comes ahead of the state election, expected soon. In his speech, he urged party members to take lessons from the current political climate and counter opposition misinformation on social media. He expressed confidence that his Sulaman seat, which he has held since 1990, would remain under GRS, along with the other three state seats in the Tuaran parliamentary constituency — Pantai Dalit, Tamparuli and Kiulu.
