Peaceful rally in support of Sabah Government set for this weekend
Published on: Fri, Jun 20, 2025 Text Size: For illustrative purposes only. - Getty Images/iStockphoto KOTA KINABALU: A peaceful assembly in support of the Sabah Government will be held at Jalan Gaya on June 21 and 22, starting at 2pm. The organisers, Gerakan Anak Muda dan Mahasiswa Anak Sabah (Gammas), confirmed they submitted a notice to Kota Kinabalu police headquarters on June 16.
Advertisement Despite reported objections from several quarters, the organisers said the gathering will proceed as planned. Gammas clarified the assembly is not meant to counter the Suara Mahasiswa UMS anti-corruption protest, but to show that most UMS students do not support that movement. The event aims to support the GRS-PH government, highlight youth-targeted assistance programmes, defend Sabah's constitutional monarchy, and urge investigations into alleged rural development fund misappropriation. * 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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