GRS committed to PH alliance, says Hajiji

Borneo Post

7 days ago

Hajiji with the scholarship recipients.
KOTA KINABALU (July 21): Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) president Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor has confirmed that GRS intends to continue its cooperation with Pakatan Harapan (PH) under the current state government structure.
'Yes, of course. We want to continue the cooperation within the current government — the state government of GRS and PH,' he said when asked whether the pact between GRS and PH would be formalised.
When asked if GRS would contest the majority of seats in the upcoming election, Hajiji responded: 'Certainly.'
'We also want to listen to local aspirations, so we will make the best decision for Sabah. For us, political stability is very important — not just winning the election, but ensuring stability after the election. Only then can we plan and develop our state,' he told reporters today at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC).
Hajiji also shared that discussions with PH had taken place several times, including talks with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is the chairman of PH.
'I think we will make a final decision. Of course, we will announce it when the time comes,' he added.
Hajiji was responding to questions regarding the upcoming Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah general assembly, scheduled for this weekend.
He said the three-day assembly is being held in accordance with the party's constitutional requirements.
'This time, the meeting is considered important because we may face an election at any time after the assembly,' said Hajiji, who was attending the State Scholarship Awards presentation ceremony at SICC.
Speaking on the scholarship initiative, Hajiji expressed pride in the state government's continued prioritisation of education.
'In my development roadmap, I've made human capital development a key focus. Over the past few years, we've seen success in assisting not only high-achieving students but also those in need of support,' he said.
Hajiji added that he hopes talented Sabahans will return home to serve the state after completing their studies.
'We hope that when they pursue courses relevant to current developments, it will create more employment opportunities. We want them to come back and contribute to Sabah — both in the government and private sectors,' he said.