GRS Open to Discussions with All Parties for Cooperation in Sabah State Election
PENAMPANG, October 29 (Bernama) – Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) is open to discussions with all parties, including Barisan Nasional (BN), in efforts to form a cooperation in the 17th Sabah state election.
GRS chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor emphasized that the coalition’s component parties, comprising Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat), Parti Maju Sabah (SAPP), PBS, Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR), United Sabah National Organisation (USNO), Parti Harapan Rakyat Sabah (PHRS), Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Parti Cinta Sabah (PCS), are not just limited to local parties, but also open to cooperating with parties at the federal level.
Unity and Development Politics are the Key
Hajiji, who is also the Chief Minister, stressed that GRS currently wants to focus on strengthening unity among its component parties and strengthening cooperation with Pakatan Harapan (PH) to develop Sabah.
"The GRS and PH governments emphasis the importance of the principles of polite politics, unity politics and development politics as a model in leading Sabah towards progress and prosperity. The stance of the three principles is important to be preserved and continue to be practiced in Sabah," he said.
Seat Allocation Discussions Not Ruled Out
When asked about his reaction to UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s statement that BN and PH had finalised cooperation to face the Sabah state election, Hajiji said the effort would be made and a GRS leaders’ meeting would be held next month on the matter.
UPKO: No Formal Discussions with PH on Cooperation
Meanwhile, United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) president Datuk Ewon Benedick said in a statement that to the best of his knowledge, the Pakatan Harapan (PH) presidential council has not formally discussed cooperation with any party to face the 17th Sabah state election. UPKO is a component party of PH along with PKR, DAP and Amanah.
Conclusion
In conclusion, GRS is open to discussions with all parties, including BN, in efforts to form a cooperation in the 17th Sabah state election. The coalition’s emphasis on unity and development politics is expected to guide the governance of the state and lead Sabah towards progress and prosperity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is GRS open to discussions with all parties?
A: Yes, GRS is open to discussions with all parties, including BN, in efforts to form a cooperation in the 17th Sabah state election.
Q: What is the current focus of GRS?
A: GRS is currently focusing on strengthening unity among its component parties and strengthening cooperation with Pakatan Harapan (PH) to develop Sabah.
Q: Has PH discussed cooperation with any party to face the 17th Sabah state election?
A: To the best of my knowledge, the Pakatan Harapan (PH) presidential council has not formally discussed cooperation with any party to face the 17th Sabah state election.