GRS–PH pact likely ahead of Sabah polls
Published on: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Published on: Wed, Jun 18, 2025
By: Syakilla Maarof Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: A formal election pact between Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) and Sabah Pakatan Harapan (PH) is increasingly likely ahead of the 17th state election. Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat) vice-president Datuk Masiung Banah ( pic ) said both blocs have shown mutual support, forming the basis for a collaborative campaign.
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