GRS focused on serving Sabah, not rushing into election alliances

Borneo Post

2 days ago

Mohamed Razali (second right) making kelupis with party members.
KOTA KINABALU (June 5): Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) is in no rush to seek new partners ahead of the upcoming state elections, said its executive secretary, Datuk Mohamed Razali Mohamed Razi.
Razali noted that the coalition remains committed to the existing GRS-Pakatan Harapan (PH) Plus alliance, as advised by the GRS chairman.
'Whether others like it or not, we are not rushing to look for partners. Our focus right now is on delivering service to the rakyat,' he said.
'We are not fantasizing. We walk the talk – it's very simple. Ultimately, it is the rakyat who will decide. What matters is resolving the people's issues.
'We are not trying to be media darlings. We aim to be champions for the rakyat and do what's best for the people of Sabah,' he added.
Razali, who is also the secretary-general of Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat) and Darau chief, made the remarks during a Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration in Darau on Thursday.
He was responding to recent comments by Umno Kota Kinabalu division chief Musliati Moslimin, who denied the possibility of Umno-Barisan Nasional (BN) cooperating with GRS or Gagasan Rakyat in the 17th
Sabah state election. Musliati said GRS had 'betrayed' Umno's trust, despite the party's past support, including backing Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor as Chief Minister for the sake of state stability.
Commenting on the possibility of working with Umno-BN in the future, Razali said, 'We'll cross that bridge when we come to it.'
He also highlighted that the post-2020 state government was formed through a coalition of parties — including Bersatu, PBS, STAR and Umno-BN — in response to the people's call for change.
'We're not clinging to past glories. We're moving forward because Sabahans want something new. Political landscapes evolve, and we must adapt to the rakyat's aspirations.
'While others may focus on social media rhetoric, we are focused on real work,' he said.
During the Aidiladha event, approximately 10,000 kelupis were distributed to residents of the Darau constituency. Razali said about 200 individuals helped make the event a success, reflecting strong camaraderie among party leaders and grassroots members.