Pakatan eyes 25 seats in polls pact with GRS
Sabah PKR chief Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said he expected the seat distribution to be ironed out soon.
'It has to be discussed with GRS, mainly PGRS (Gagasan Rakyat). We welcome the cooperation. The next step is to discuss seats,' he said after the Gagasan Rakyat annual general assembly here yesterday.
Mustapha said Sabah Pakatan would like to contest between 23 and 25 of the 73 seats up for grabs.
Sabah PKR won two seats – Inanam and Api Api – in the 2020 state election.
It was earlier reported that PKR was eyeing between 13 and 18 seats, with Amanah seeking five, DAP six to eight and Upko up to eight.
Mustapha said the pact with GRS was a positive development for political stability in Sabah.
'I want to thank the chief minister for upholding cooperation between GRS and Pakatan. As a Pakatan leader, I welcome it. I think it is good for Sabah and Sabahans,' he added.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Barnama
3 hours ago
- Barnama
Be Cautious And Responsible When Commenting On Issues Involving Other Countries
KUALA SELANGOR, July 29 (Bernama) -- All parties must exercise caution and responsibility when commenting on issues involving other countries, said Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) vice-president Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. Amirudin, who is also Selangor Menteri Besar, said not every matter should be turned into political capital, stressing that Malaysia's political landscape requires maturity and moderation. He said this when asked to comment on the remarks by PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari, who was accused of belittling Malaysia's diplomatic initiative to broker a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia. He said such remarks reflect the character of irresponsible leaders who should be able to distinguish between political manoeuvres, national sovereignty and the country's future, he noted. 'What is important is that we remain mature in such situations. I heard he has apologised, which is a good step, but if everyone from the outset refrained from twisting issues for political gain, we would be in a far better, peaceful and stable place,' he said. Amirudin was met at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Selangor Menteri Besar's Cup Marching Competition for uniformed units at Universiti Selangor (Unisel), Bestari Jaya campus, here today. Earlier, Ahmad Fadhli, who is also Pasir Mas Member of Parliament, posted on social media an illustration of three animals showing a goat and a sheep fighting over a banana with a monkey as judge, accompanied by the caption, 'the goat and sheep should not need the monkey to mediate in a banana dispute'. The post, which included a screenshot of news on the Thailand-Cambodia conflict, drew public criticism. Yesterday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that Thailand and Cambodia had agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire to ease tensions along their disputed border, following a special meeting he chaired in Putrajaya.
New Straits Times
4 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Zahid: BN-PH pact for Sabah polls set in stone, others welcome to join
KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the coalition's pact with Pakatan Harapan (PH) for the upcoming Sabah state election is final, but they remain open to cooperation with other Sabah-based parties or coalitions. Zahid said that while the cooperation between PH and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) is a mutual agreement between the two coalitions, the partnership between BN and PH is now officially confirmed. "We have finalised our collaborative partnership with PH, which means we are now confirmed as partners for the Sabah state election. "As for PH and GRS, that is a mutual agreement between them, which has also been acknowledged," he told reporters during an inspection of final preparations for the 2025 3D Mega Carnival today. Zahid added that the BN-PH alliance remains open to working with other political parties or coalitions in Sabah. "We will continue to keep the door open for cooperation with other parties or coalitions in Sabah," he said. Yesterday, PKR secretary-general Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh confirmed the PH-BN alliance in Sabah for the upcoming state polls. She also said PKR welcomes cooperation with any party in facing the Sabah state election. This comes after Sabah Chief Minister and GRS chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor reiterated his commitment to work with Sabah PH for the upcoming state election. He attributed this willingness to work with PH to their leaders' support during the attempt to topple the GRS-led state government in 2023. However, Hajiji said that the people of Sabah should vote wisely to ensure GRS, a local-based coalition, dominates the political scene in the state. Meanwhile, Sabah PKR chief Datuk Mustapha Sakmud had said despite PH eyeing over 20 seats, both coalitions would still have to sit down to negotiate on which seats to contest.
Borneo Post
4 hours ago
- Borneo Post
Kota Belud MP urges unbiased action on Sabah corruption revelations
Isnaraissah KOTA KINABALU (July 29): Kota Belud Member of Parliament Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis has called for impartial and immediate investigations into all allegations of corruption, regardless of the individuals involved. Speaking on Tuesday, Isnaraissah emphasised that any case, exposure, or allegation should be met with swift action from the authorities. 'Whoever it is, investigate immediately,' she urged. She expressed her full support for the government's anti-corruption efforts, stressing that such action must be taken against offenders at all levels regardless of rank, race, religion or political affiliation. 'Investigations and prosecutions must be carried out promptly and, most importantly, without bias or favouritism,' she said. While debating the Whistleblower Protection Bill last week, Isnaraissah highlighted four critical points: 1. All whistleblowers must be protected. 2. All individuals involved in corruption must be investigated. 3. Investigations must be swift and non-discriminatory. 4. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) should be placed under Parliament for independent oversight. Referring to past cases involving Sabah State Assembly members, Isnaraissah expressed concern over the manner in which the MACC and Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) handled the investigations. 'Whether we like it or not, the way these cases have been managed has tarnished the image of a government that claims to prioritise anti-corruption and good governance,' she said. She noted that eight months after Malaysiakini first exposed a corruption scandal involving video evidence, only two state assembly members and a businessman had been charged in court. 'This raises a serious question — why only these three? Why is there silence on the others shown in the video? If there's insufficient evidence, just say so. Or is this issue being used as a tool to pressure or threaten the state leadership?' she asked. Isnaraissah also referred to a second wave of exposes by Malaysiakini — dubbed 'Series 2' — that implicate several political leaders in Sabah, potentially affecting nearly the entire state government. 'True or not, this is humiliating for us Sabahans. It makes it look like Sabah is a haven for corrupt individuals. If proven true, it suggests the entire current state leadership is compromised,' she said. Rather than allowing Sabah's name to be repeatedly tarnished in the media, Isnaraissah urged those implicated to take legal action. 'Don't just deny it. Take action against Malaysiakini if the claims are defamatory. Your dignity is on the line — why remain silent?' she challenged. She also questioned the MACC's inaction regarding the new revelations. 'Has the MACC launched an investigation into this new expose? Why hasn't there been a single official statement? What more are you waiting for?' she said. Touching on another controversy involving Sabah's mineral resources, Isnaraissah alleged that top state leaders and a powerful Peninsular Malaysia figure were involved. 'People are asking — who is this person that seems immune from investigation? Initially, he denied involvement, but after evidence surfaced, he avoided the media,' she claimed. 'From every direction — land, sea, left, right — Sabah's resources are being plundered. And what do the people of Sabah get in return?' she asked. Next Article Joniston applauds formation of Tawau Tourism Working Group
