GPS, GRS unlikely to pull support for Madani govt, say analysts

Analysts predict Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) are unlikely to withdraw support for Anwar Ibrahim's government. This is due to both states currently benefiting from the Prime Minister's administration. James Chin, an analyst and former politician, told FMT that GPS, led by Abang Johari Openg, and GRS, helmed by Hajiji Noor, were unlikely to align with Barisan Nasional and unseat the government.

Ong Kian Ming, another analyst, suggested that the blocs were more open to supporting Barisan Nasional after the 2027 budget, but Chin disputed this, stating that both blocs would not agree to help bring down the government with only a year left in the parliamentary term. Both GPS and GRS have shown a history of changing political alliances, but the primary reason for not withdrawing support is the significant federal allocations provided to Sabah and Sarawak by Anwar, as well as his commitment to resolving key issues under the Malaysia Agreement 1963.