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Malay Mail
14 hours ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Bung Moktar: Sabah Umno won't work with GRS before election after ‘dark and bitter' experience
KOTA KINABALU, June 3 — Sabah Umno has reiterated its unwillingness to work with Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) heading into the 17th state election, said Umno chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, citing previous broken promises. He, however, told the New Straits Times (NST) that cooperation with GRS after the election was possible. 'Sabah Umno is not refusing to work with GRS, but we have gone through a dark and bitter history with them. To consider working together again, we must be cautious and assess their sincerity. 'There's an old saying: don't get bitten by the same snake twice,' he was quoted as saying by NST. 'As for any post-election cooperation, Umno will evaluate the matter after the polls,' he said. Earlier, by Kota Kinabalu Umno chief Mosliati Muslimin had issued a statement saying there was no longer room for political cooperation with GRS or Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (PGRS) after several betrayals and broken promises. She said that betrayals started even during the 2020 state election where deliberate vote splitting tactic in the form of independent candidates were placed in constituencies where BN candidates were. At the time, BN and GRS — then still known as Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) before they moved en masse into GRS — were in an alliance. Mosliati said Bersatu was still in its infancy, and it was Umno's well-oiled machinery that had carried the new political alliance to victory. 'Despite being sabotaged from the start, Umno-BN won 14 seats — more than Bersatu's 11. By right, we had the claim to the Chief Minister post. But in consideration of national dynamics and political decorum, Umno stepped aside. We gave way to Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor — not out of weakness, but because we knew when to prioritise stability. 'Unfortunately, that sacrifice marked the beginning of broken promises,' she said. She said that Bung had been promised the Works Ministry portfolio but on the first day of the new government administration, they were blindsided by a change to the Local Government and Housing portfolio. Bung was eventually given what was promised after a confrontation, but Umno was also not pleased that GRS's Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun was handed two major portfolios: Local Government and Housing and Second Finance Minister, despite prior agreements stating that one of them would go to Umno-BN. 'In every meeting and encounter, Datuk Seri Hajiji repeatedly spoke of an 'upcoming reshuffle'. He said the Second Finance portfolio would be returned to Umno,' she said adding that promises continued up to the 15th general election. 'After that, not only were the promises unfulfilled but worse still, Usukan assemblyman Datuk Seri Salleh Said Keruak, who called for the promise to be fulfilled, was removed from his role as Chairman of Qhazanah Sabah,' she said. 'Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, though soft-spoken and measured, has remained submissive to the forces that placed him in power. He may not wield the dagger himself, but his silence enables others to strike,' she said. 'Umno-BN has been patient. We have given chances. We chose consensus over conflict. But patience is not a license for continued manipulation. Dignity is not something to be bargained with. And the principles of our struggle cannot be traded for empty promises,' she said.
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- General
- Borneo Post
New home, new hope for Pitas fire victim
Afnah (second from right) receiving the keys to her new house from Harun (right), alongside the team of caring individuals. KOTA KINABALU (June 1): The burdens of a woman who lost her husband, daughter, uncle, and home in a fire in Pitas last year were eased with the construction of a new house. Mother of three, Afnah Tundan, 51, beamed with joy after receiving the keys to her new home from Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat) Pitas deputy chief Datuk Harun Ismail. The house, built next to the site of her original home, was made possible through assistance from the Sabah State Welfare Foundation (YKNS) and several compassionate individuals. Afnah described the support as a great blessing from Allah SWT. 'I am unemployed and rely on my two working daughters to support me and my youngest child who is still in school, so I couldn't afford to build a new house,' she said. 'After the tragedy, I had to stay at a family member's house, but now Allah SWT has answered my prayers through the kindness of noble people who made this new home a reality. I'd like to thank everyone involved, especially Datuk Harun Ismail, for initiating this assistance,' she added during the handover ceremony in Kampung Taka on May 31. Harun, who is also the chief executive officer of the Sabah Oil and Gas Development Corporation (SOGDC), said approximately RM61,000 was spent on constructing the 500-square-foot house, which began in March. He said YKNS allocated RM30,000 for the project, with the remaining cost covered by concerned individuals as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts. The new home includes two bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom and basic amenities such as water, electricity, lighting and ceiling fans. 'Afnah's house is now fully ready for her and her children. We hope it brings a new ray of hope to their family,' Harun said. In early August last year, a tragic fire in Kampung Taka claimed the lives of the SK Senaja headmaster, his 12-year-old daughter, and another family member, leaving Afnah without her loved ones and home.
Daily Express
7 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
Malay Mail
27-05-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
GRS eyes steady course with Pakatan ahead of Sabah polls, says Hajiji
KOTA KINABALU, May 27 — 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. '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 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. '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
Malay Mail
27-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
GRS eyes steady course with Pakatan ahead of Sabah polls
KOTA KINABALU, May 27 — 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. '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 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. '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
