{
  "id": 11815273,
  "title": "Tak mungkin GPS, GRS tarik sokongan kerajaan Madani, kata penganalisis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/tak-mungkin-gps-grs-tarik-sokongan-kerajaan-madani-kata-penganalisis",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T00:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/04/tak-mungkin-gps-grs-tarik-sokongan-kerajaan-madani-kata-penganalisis"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Analysts argue that the Sarawak People's Party (GPS) and the Sabah People's Party (GRS) have little reason to withdraw support for the federal government, given that both states continue to benefit from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration. Former political figure and analyst Ong Kian Ming suggested that GPS leader Abang Johari Openg and GRS leader Hajiji Nor may be more open to supporting the Barisan Nasional (BN) and withdrawing support for the government after the 2027 Budget, which is expected to be presented on October 9. James Chin from the University of Tasmania told FMT that both blocs are likely to refrain from dethroning Anwar as long as he manages a coalition government and remains committed to resolving key issues under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). He noted that their sole demand is 35% of parliamentary seats, but they know they cannot achieve it due to the limited time left in the current parliamentary term. Chin added that Anwar has promised to increase the number of seats and resolve some MA63 issues. Jayum Jawan from the Malaysian Science Academy agreed, stating that both blocs are unlikely to change their alliance or withdraw support for the Anwar government. However, he noted that both blocs, especially GPS, are known to frequently change political allies when circumstances favor them, citing the example of Sarawak's GPS working with Pakatan Harapan (PH) in 2018, followed by support for the subsequent Perikatan Nasional (PN) and BN administrations. Singapore International Relations Institute fellow Oh Ei Sun stated that GPS can cooperate well with BN as it is part of Umno's package, which became apparent after the 2022 General Election when GPS initially supported PN to form a government but later joined BN to form a coalition government with PH. GRS is more likely to be at the mercy of which party can provide them with better opportunities for Borneo-related projects. Oh explained that Anwar's administration is striving to address Borneo's demands, explaining the frequency of his visits to Sabah and Sarawak. Meanwhile, Chin admitted the existence of dissatisfaction in Sabah with what he considers as delays by Putrajaya in fulfilling the state's rights to 40% of federal benefits, as well as the government's request for a suspension of the High Court's order related to these benefits. However, he said that this issue is not enough to convince GRS to support BN in withdrawing support for the coalition government. Jayum noted that the alleged delay in fulfilling Sabah's rights can be used by GRS and GPS to garner public sympathy and support while pressuring the federal government to fulfill their MA63 demands.",
  "summary": "James Chin kata Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim beri peruntukan besar pada Sabah dan Sarawak serta komited selesai isu utama MA63.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Tak mungkin GPS, GRS tarik sokongan kerajaan Madani, kata penganalisis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/tak-mungkin-gps-grs-tarik-sokongan-kerajaan-madani-kata-penganalisis-11816564",
        "published": "2026-10-04T00:30:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}