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Borneo Post
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
GRS-PH alliance firm for Sabah polls, 'flip-flop' claims dismissed
Johainizamshah KOTA KINABALU (July 28): Allegations that Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) is inconsistent and 'one moment wants to go solo, and the next moment doesn't' in its approach to the upcoming 17th State Election have been described as baseless and misleading to the public. Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat) Lamag Division deputy chief Johainizamshah Johari stressed that from the beginning, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor who is also the president of Gagasan Rakyat, has maintained a clear and consistent position to collaborate with Pakatan Harapan (PH) in facing the upcoming state election. 'The issue and claims that the Chief Minister is flip-flopping on his stance are inaccurate. What happened was merely a temporary reaction to the official announcement of cooperation between Barisan Nasional (BN) and PH on May 8 and 9 at the federal level, which was made without specific details involving Sabah. 'At that time, Hajiji merely expressed the possibility that GRS could contest independently if the state's political situation required it. It did not mean rejecting cooperation with PH; rather, it demonstrated openness in making decisions based on Sabah's interests,' he said in a statement on Monday. According to Johainizamshah, the situation became clearer after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's working visit to Tawau on May 11, when the Prime Minister openly expressed his desire for GRS, PH and BN in Sabah to cooperate in the run-up to the state election. 'More importantly, the Prime Minister personally requested Hajiji to lead the coalition's negotiations. This reflects trust and respect for his leadership,' he said. He added that this was further affirmed by Hajiji himself during the 2025 Gagasan Rakyat Annual General Assembly last Sunday, where he clearly stated that Gagasan Rakyat/GRS would work together with PH in the upcoming state election. 'There has not been a single official statement from Hajiji rejecting cooperation with PH. Therefore, the issue of inconsistency or confusion, as claimed by certain quarters — particularly the opposition — is unfounded,' he said. Johainizamshah stressed that the most important thing now is to maintain political stability to ensure continued development in Sabah and that the people benefit from progress. 'We do not want Sabah to become like other resource-rich regions abroad that have failed to uplift their people, such as the Niger Delta in Nigeria, Katanga in Congo, and Chhattisgarh in India — all rich in resources, but their people live in poverty. 'Therefore, we must unite, support the current leadership, and avoid political games that could jeopardise efforts to develop our state,' he said.
Barnama
2 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
GRS Reaffirms Support For MADANI Government- Hajiji
KOTA KINABALU, July 27 (Bernama) -- Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) reaffirms its support for the MADANI Government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, says its chairman, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Hajiji, who is also the Chief Minister, said this was because many of Sabah's demands under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) had been approved and implemented for the benefit of the people, leaving no reason for GRS not to support the MADANI Government. 'I would like to reiterate that GRS remains supportive of the Prime Minister. Many of our initiatives and demands under MA63 have been approved by him. bootstrap slideshow 'Previously, it was very difficult to devolve powers or approve our requests... if the MADANI Government is good for our state, why wouldn't we support it?' he said here tonight. Hajiji, who is also president of Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat), said this in his winding-up speech before adjourning the Gagasan Rakyat Annual General Assembly. Hajiji further explained that GRS decided to shift its support to the MADANI Government after the previous administration was said to have expressed dislike for the term 'Borneo Bloc'. bootstrap slideshow 'I was shocked by those remarks... I reflected on it for a long time and eventually lost heart in them. After much consideration, I made the decision (to support the MADANI Government),' he said. Meanwhile, Hajiji told reporters that he would also be attending the Malaysia-Indonesia Annual Consultation in Jakarta, which, among others, would discuss matters concerning the Sulawesi Sea. -- BERNAMA
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Hajiji confident GRS will secure new mandate in Sabah election
Hajiji addressing the Gagasan Rakyat delegates during the opening ceremony. KOTA KINABALU (July 27): Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor has reiterated his confidence that the people of Sabah will once again choose Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) to lead the state after the 17th State Election. He said his confidence stems from the strong track record of the GRS-led state government over the past five years in laying a solid foundation for Sabah's development. 'When we formed the government nearly five years ago, we began with determination and a clear vision— like an architect building his palace with strong pillars and a solid foundation. 'That is how we built this house of ours, from the aspirations and desires of the grassroots, driven by a strong local party spirit. We did not promise the moon and stars, but we promised to do our best for the people. 'I believe the people are wise enough to choose who is best suited to govern after PRN17. And I'm confident that, with the strong track record shown by this state government, the people will once again elect GRS to lead Sabah for the next five years. 'God willing, all development plans can be continued and realised for the sake of administrative continuity and sustained success,' he said in his keynote address at the Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat) Annual General Assembly held at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) on Sunday. The Gagasan Rakyat president and GRS chairman acknowledged that PRN17 will be the most critical test for the coalition, as well as the best opportunity to secure a fresh mandate to form a strong and stable state government. He said the development plans being implemented are not mere slogans but have already shown tangible results, as reflected in Sabah's positive economic growth, momentum that requires a strong public mandate to continue. He emphasised that the 17th state election cannot be treated as an ordinary election, as it concerns a responsibility that will determine the state's future and the fate of the next generation. 'Victory for GRS will give us a stronger voice in our efforts to develop Sabah. It will place us in a stronger position to assert and defend Sabah's rights. On the other hand, if we fail to form the government, we will have squandered a golden opportunity to put local political power at the forefront of Sabah's political landscape. 'It is not impossible that all the policies and plans currently running well could be overturned or cancelled, as we've seen before—and the ones who will suffer are the people, and the ones who lose out will be the state of Sabah,' he said. Hajiji said the GRS government has done its utmost to fulfil the mandate given by the people in the last state election by delivering promises that were achievable for the benefit of Sabahans. He also called urged the entire Gagasan Rakyat election machinery—from the top leadership, Women's Wing, Youth and Beliawanis Wings, down to the grassroots—to enter the the election battlefield to win the hearts of the people, especially the younger generation. 'Work wholeheartedly for our beloved party! Use the time we have to continue engaging with the people. Listen to their heartbeat, understand their needs, and prove that Gagasan Rakyat is more than just a name. 'The time has come for us to step into the arena with burning spirit and unwavering confidence to fight for the people and the future of our beloved state of Sabah. 'God willing, we will win this election and return with a mandate from the people that is stronger, fresher, more meaningful, and more dignified,' he said. 17th state election GRS hajiji noor lead mandate
Daily Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
GRS to team up with PH for state polls: Hajiji
Published on: Sunday, July 27, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 27, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) will contest the upcoming state election in alliance with Pakatan Harapan (PH), said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Hajiji said the GRS and PH partnership, formed in the aftermath of the failed political coup attempt in January 2023, will remain a genuine and lasting collaboration. He said, in his keynote speech at the Gagasan Rakyat Sabah Annual General Assembly on Sunday, that PH Sabah's strong support during the 'Langkah Kinabalu' episode helped GRS maintain stability, allowing the state government to continue its administration until today. Hajiji, who is also Gagasan Rakyat President and GRS Chairman, added that the cooperation has brought tangible progress to Sabah and must be preserved for the continued benefit of the people. He also acknowledged PH Sabah leaders for their trust and support. Hajiji described GRS as a strong local coalition aligned with the aspirations of Sabahans who want to see local parties leading the state's political direction. He also praised component parties such as PBS, Star, SAPP, Usno, PHRS, LDP, and PCS for their unity and contributions in strengthening GRS as the largest local alliance in Sabah. He said the commitment shown by these parties, including at recent events like the PBS-Star Convention, reflects a shared determination to keep Sabah led by local parties well into the future. * 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
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Sabah polls: Gagasan Rakyat denies betraying people's mandate
KOTA KINABALU: A top Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat) leader has dismissed claims that party leaders had betrayed the mandate of the people by shifting their political alignment. Its deputy president, Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun, said he would never betray Sabahans, stressing that Gagasan Rakyat's direction reflects the aspirations and demands of the people. He said the accusations hurled at them would not affect Gagasan Rakyat's struggle, as he was confident the party's direction aligned with the wishes and aspirations of the people of Sabah. "I don't know what is meant by a traitor, but whatever betrayal they are referring to, I will not betray the people of Sabah. "If we understand the aspirations of the people of Sabah, we will make their demands the core of our political struggle. As far as I'm concerned, say what you want, but in the end, the people will decide whether we are traitors or not. "It is the people who will determine whether we are fit to continue governing Sabah," he said when launching the Joint Conference of the Gagasan Rakyat Women's, Youth, and Beliawanis wings, held in conjunction with the party's Annual General Assembly here today. It was previously reported that Perikatan Nasional chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin had accused Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) as traitors and said the coalition would not work with GRS in the upcoming 17th Sabah election. Meanwhile, Masidi, who is also the Sabah Finance Minister, said Gagasan Rakyat's political struggle is guided by the essence of the state anthem, Sabah Tanah Airku. "It is easy for us to understand our objectives because we sing Sabah Tanah Airku every day. Understand the lyrics because, in my view, our political struggle is embodied in that song. "Every line of the song reflects our struggle. We love the people of Sabah, and that's why one of GRS' foundations is 'Sabah First, Sabah Prioritised'—this is the mandate contained in the song Sabah Tanah Airku," he said. Masidi said the goal of the current GRS government is to deliver the best results without being concerned about what others say. He added that the current achievements must be defended, and for that reason, GRS must win the upcoming state polls expected to be held this year.
