GRS hopes coalition allies will be rational in GE16 seat talks
GRS chairman Hajiji Noor hopes that the coalition's allies in the state government will field winnable candidates.
Sabah's ruling Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) has announced that the coalition will lead seat negotiations for the upcoming 16th general election. GRS chairman Hajiji Noor, who also serves as the chief minister, expressed hope that the coalition's allies, including Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional, will approach the talks rationally.
GRS comprises various parties such as Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah, Parti Bersatu Sabah, Liberal Democratic Party, Parti Harapan Rakyat Sabah, Upko, and Parti Cinta Sabah, which together hold 36 seats out of the 53-member state assembly. The coalition's allies consist of 6 seats from the Barisan Nasional, 2 from Pakatan Harapan, 1 from Perikatan Nasional, and 6 independent seats.
Noor emphasized the need to strengthen the coalition's machinery at all levels and increase voter engagement ahead of the next election, which must be held by late February 2028, barring an earlier dissolution of Parliament.
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