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Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
PKR Sabah thanks PM for trust, vows to uphold state rights
Mustapha KOTA KINABALU (May 31): Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sabah is grateful to the Prime Minister for his trust and confidence in the current leadership of Pakatan Harapan (PH) Sabah. 'I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to the Prime Minister for my reappointment as chairman of the State Leadership Council (MPN), a great responsibility in leading PKR Sabah as we prepare for the upcoming 17th State Election (PRN17),' said Datuk Mustapha Sakmud, the chairman of Keadilan Sabah State Leadership Council. He said that in line with the direction of the new leadership and the aspirations of the party, PKR Sabah will strengthen this new direction through a constructive negotiation process with its partners in PH Sabah, aiming to deliver the best possible outcomes for all. 'Our goal, as original Sabahan is to empower and uphold the rights of the state in order to bring the greatest benefit to the people of Sabah,' he said in a statement on Friday. 'We reaffirm our commitment to the principles of unity, progress and reform, and we are determined to continue contributing positively toward the development and prosperity of Sabah under the PH coalition, while also opening avenues of collaboration with both local and national parties.'
Daily Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Sabah PKR chief thanks PM, vows strong election push
Published on: Friday, May 30, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 30, 2025 Text Size: Sabah PKR thanked Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for his continued confidence in the party's leadership, as Datuk Mustapha Sakmud was reappointed as Chairman of the State Leadership Council (MPN). 'It's a great responsibility as we prepare for the upcoming 17th State Election,' said Mustapha, pledging to strengthen cooperation within Pakatan Harapan (PH) Sabah. He said PKR Sabah aims to uphold state rights and deliver the best outcomes for the people, while remaining committed to unity, reform, and collaboration across political lines. * Read full report in tomorrow's print paper or log in or sign up for e-paper and premium online news access. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Co-operation with Pakatan Harapan to continue: Hajiji
Published on: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 28, 2025 Text Size: Hajiji cutting the ribbon to mark the official launch of ferry service and jetty. Kota Kinabalu: Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) wants to maintain cooperation with Pakatan Harapan (PH), the current state government coalition, said its chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. The Chief Minister said that the cooperation will be a foundation for determining political alliances for the upcoming 17th State Election. He said the matter had been conveyed to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and that the outcome of the discussions regarding election cooperation would be announced soon. 'We want to cooperate. We are maintaining the current GRS-PH have conveyed this to the Prime Minister. As for other matters, we will discuss them,' he said after launching the jetty and officiating the resumption of the Kota Kinabalu-Labuan passenger ferry service at Kota Kinabalu Port here. Hajiji was asked to comment on the progress of cooperation talks between GRS and other coalitions and parties ahead of the state election. The Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah president said that no final decision had been made regarding the state polls as the Sabah State Legislative Assembly has yet to dissolve. 'It is not election time yet. The State Legislative Assembly has not been dissolved. Just be patient and wait; you will be informed in due course,' he added. Advertisement Meanwhile, Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Star Sabah) President Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan indicated his party's intention to contest 15 seats, more than double their previous attempt. In the 2020 state election, Star contested eight seats and won six seats, namely Bingkor, Tambunan, Paginatan, Liawan, Tulid, and Sook. Jeffrey said the figure was an aspiration as formal discussions among coalition partners have yet to begin. 'That is normal in politics , if possible, every political party wants to contest all 73 seats. There is nothing wrong with each party expressing their aspirations,' Jeffrey said. Parties like PKR and DAP have already announced intentions to contest 13 and 10 seats, respectively, while Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah vice president Datuk Masiung Banah hinted that Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) may contest at least 52 seats. 'These seats do not depend solely on one party. We are discussing with PBS and we are also discussing within GRS. We need to resolve these issues before we discuss with parties outside,' he said. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Barnama
6 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
GRS Wants To Maintain Cooperation With PH
KOTA KINABALU, May 27 (Bernama) -- Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) wants to maintain cooperation with Pakatan Harapan (PH), the current state government coalition, said its chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. The Sabah Chief Minister said that the cooperation will be a foundation for determining political alliances for the upcoming 17th State Election. He said the matter had been conveyed to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and that the outcome of the discussions regarding election cooperation would be announced soon. bootstrap slideshow "We want to cooperate. We are maintaining the current GRS-PH government…we have conveyed this to the Prime Minister. As for other matters, we will discuss them," he told reporters today after launching the jetty and officiating the resumption of the Kota Kinabalu-Labuan passenger ferry service at Kota Kinabalu Port here. Hajiji was asked to comment on the progress of cooperation talks between GRS and other coalitions and parties ahead of the state election. The Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah president said that no final decision had been made regarding the state polls as the Sabah State Legislative Assembly has yet to dissolve. bootstrap slideshow "It is not election time yet. The State Legislative Assembly has not been dissolved. Just be patient and wait; you will be informed in due course," he added. -- BERNAMA
The Star
24-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Attacks on Chief Minister Hajiji stem from jealousy, says Gagasan's Masiung
KOTA KINABALU: The recent political slander and online attacks against Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor stem from envy over his achievements, says Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah vice-president Datuk Masiung Banah. He said the opposition, having failed to deliver when in power, is resorting to fabrications and personal attacks on social media to sway public opinion before the 17th State Election. "They are clearly jealous of Hajiji's progress and what the GRS government has accomplished in a short time. This is why they are spreading lies and even hurling insults at our Chief Minister," he said at the Gagasan Rakyat Tri-Annual Meeting in Kampung Saub, a Lundeyah village near Nabawan on Friday (May 23). Banah said that rather than responding with hostility, Gagasan Rakyat members must focus on strengthening grassroots support and maintaining composure in the face of provocation. He urged members to avoid retaliating with slander or insults, stressing the importance of respectful political engagement grounded in facts. "We know our grassroots supporters are affected by the opposition's malicious online campaigns. But we should not stoop to their level," he said. The Kuamut assemblyman also warned against adopting the opposition's toxic cyber trooper culture, which he said thrives on vilification and false narratives. "Supporters must not fall into the trap of conflict. We need to counter these attacks by being more strategic, through facts, engagement, and unity at the grassroots," he added. Banah stressed that true strength lies in growing the party's influence at the community level, not through hostility, but by staying focused on long-term goals.
