GRS takes its election pitch to Kudat, with Hajiji eyeing 16 parliamentary seats

KOTA KINABALU — Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor will speak to over 3,000 delegates and observers at the 2026 GRS Convention in Kudat on Sunday, aiming to secure at least 16 of the 26 parliamentary seats. Despite GRS' victory in the State election last November, the convention emphasizes that GRS must continue working towards the betterment of the State and its people.

Hajiji, GRS Chairman and PGRS President, stressed the importance of unity among GRS components and their partners in the State Unity Government to secure a decisive victory in the upcoming general election. The convention, held at Dewan Tun Mustapha, rotates venues across Sabah's 26 parliamentary constituencies, including Labuan.

Six GRS Deputy Chairmen will deliver speeches, representing the core leadership of the six component parties. The convention will focus on political strategy to strengthen party preparedness for the 16th General Election and an assessment of progress on the development agenda outlined in the GRS Manifesto, specifically the Hala Tuju Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) 2.0 roadmap.

GRS partners in the State Government are expected to perform well, ensuring Sabah's voice is heard in Parliament. The choice of Kudat indicates GRS' confidence in capturing Kota Marudu and Kudat, both currently held by Parti Keadilan Di Raja and an Independent, who lost in the November State election to GRS candidates.