GRS ready to face polls: Hajiji
Published on: Sunday, June 08, 2025
Published on: Sun, Jun 08, 2025 Text Size: Hajiji (middle) symbolically hands over a sacrificial cow during the Aidiladha Qurban Programme at the Tuaran District Police Headquarters on Saturday. Kota Kinabalu: Chief Minister and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) Chairman, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, said the coalition's election machinery is fully prepared to face the coming 17th Sabah State Election (PRN). Only the seat allocations for the various components and whether it would go into battle on its own strength or in some form of collaboration and with whom remain to be finalised.
Advertisement He said a series of training courses and preparations have already been carried out in each constituency. 'What's clear is that GRS is ready. We've set up our election machinery and conducted a series of courses to prepare for the polls,' he after officiating the District Police Headquarters (IPD) Hari Raya Qurban Programme in Tuaran, Saturday. Touching on Hari Raya Aidiladha, Hajiji hoped the occasion would inspire Malaysians, especially Muslims, to embrace the values of cooperation and selflessness. 'Sacrifice during Aidiladha isn't just about livestock, it's about being willing to compromise, work together, and make sacrifices for the greater good in our lives.
Advertisement 'This means we must prioritise unity and the future of our multiracial society in Sabah,' he said. During the symbolic Qurban ceremony, Hajiji was joined by State Rural Development Minister Datuk Jahid Jahim, State Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Joniston Bangkuai who is also Kiulu Assemblyman, Tuaran MP Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau and Pantai Dalit Assemblyman Datuk Jasnih Daya. Together, they handed over a sacrificial cow to Tuaran District Police Chief, Supt Noraidin Ag Maidin. Earlier, Hajiji performed the Hari Raya Aidiladha prayers at Masjid Haji Noor in Kampung Serusop, joined by around 1,000 congregants. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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