GRS unity gives Sabah leverage with federal government, says Hajiji
The Sabah coalition chairman says such leverage risks being undermined by political egos or power struggles for positions.
KUDAT: The chairman of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, has urged all component parties to prioritize the interests of Sabah and the coalition above personal or individual party interests. The chief minister emphasized that GRS's bargaining power at the federal level should be anchored in the internal cohesion of the coalition, rather than being weakened by power struggles or political egos.
He stressed that no single party is so large that it can dismiss the contributions of others, and no party is so small that its contributions can be disregarded. At the 2026 GRS Convention, Hajiji highlighted the importance of unity within the coalition and reminded leaders to acknowledge the sacrifices made by grassroots members who campaigned during elections.
He warned that parties leaving the coalition could serve as a cautionary lesson for the future, urging the decision-making process to mature and strengthen the foundational principles of GRS, established in 2020, for the sake of the state's stability. Hajiji stressed that a stable government must address people's daily challenges and provide economic opportunities, as merely being a local-based party is insufficient to win the confidence of voters.
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