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  "id": 9952597,
  "title": "PBS to reinforce unity and integrity while remaining in GRS, says president",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/pbs-to-reinforce-unity-and-integrity-while-remaining-in-grs-says",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T09:08:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/26/pbs-to-reinforce-unity-and-integrity-while-remaining-in-grs-says-president/236638"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KOTA KINABALU, Sept 26 — Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) president Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam declared his party's intention to grow as a diverse, integrity-focused entity that remains relevant to Sabah's future. The core of the new PBS leadership would be built upon the pillars of unity, stability, and integrity, as outlined in the theme of the 41st PBS Congress, 'Unity, Stability, Integrity'. Dr. Gunsalam stated that while there might be differing viewpoints and strategies, the shared objective was to fortify PBS and advocate for Sabah's future. He emphasized that the struggle over the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) was not over and PBS would persistently fight to uphold Sabah's rights and interests. Dr. Gunsalam also highlighted the party's responsibility to remain a political home that brings together Sabahans of all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, district, or identity. To do this, PBS would enhance public participation by involving Malays and Muslim Bumiputera, regaining the trust of the Chinese community, and offering more chances for professionals, women, and younger members. PBS's loyalty to the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) would not diminish the party's identity but would enable it to continue representing Sabah's interests, such as MA63, rural development, education, the economy, job opportunities, and overall well-being. Dr. Gunsalam made clear that positions within PBS were not handed out as gifts but were a responsibility that demanded leaders to engage with people, listen to their problems, and seek solutions.",
  "summary": "KOTA KINABALU, Sept 26 — Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) president Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam wants the party to be...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "PBS to reinforce unity and integrity while remaining in GRS, says president",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/pbs-to-reinforce-unity-and-integrity-while-remaining-in-grs-says-9954014",
        "published": "2026-09-26T09:08:37.000Z"
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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."
}