GRS to discuss election preparation soon - Hajiji
TUARAN (June 5): The Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) Supreme Council will be meeting soon to chart their direction for the 17th state election (PRN17), said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor.
Hajiji said the meeting would discuss on potential partners, seat allocations and other relevant matters.
He disclosed this after handing over a contribution of 200 cows for the Hari Raya Aidiladha sacrificial rites at the Sabah Bajau Samah Cultural Centre in Kampung Lok Batik on Thursday.
The distribution of the cows was made to representatives of mosques and suraus within the Tuaran parliamentary constituency, as well as to non-governmental organisations (NGOs), state and district agencies.
When asked to comment on the recent statement by Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin that Umno Sabah would only consider cooperation with GRS after the PRN17, Hajiji, who is also GRS chairman, responded that it was Bung's personal view.
'GRS has not made any decisions yet,' he said.
Hajiji said the act of qurban (sacrifice) was not only a symbol of obedience to Allah SWT, but also a powerful way to strengthen unity and compassion within the Muslim community.
'The ibadah qurban carries a profound message in fostering unity and mutual support among Muslims. Hari Raya Aidiladha is not merely a celebration, but a time to reflect on the values of sacrifice, sincerity and social concern,' he said.
Also present at the event were Minister of Rural Development Datuk Jahid Jahim, Pantai Dalit assemblyman Datuk Jasnih Daya and senior officials from both state and federal departments.
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