Working With PH Jointly Decided By GRS Component Parties - PBS 

KOTA KINABALU, July 30 (Bernama) -- The decision to work with Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the upcoming Sabah state election was collectively agreed upon by Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) component parties, said Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) secretary-general Datuk Julita Majungki.

She explained that the decision emerged from meetings between GRS chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and the presidents of the component parties, including PBS acting president Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam.

"This is on the basis that GRS would be the dominant partner as discussed and decided in the meetings. PBS also concurs with GRS chairman Hajiji’s statement that GRS would be working with PH in the upcoming state election," she said in a statement here today.

Last Sunday (July 27), Hajiji confirmed that an electoral pact will be formed between GRS and PH for the upcoming 17th Sabah State Election.

GRS consists PBS, Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah, Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku, Parti Maju Sabah, Pertubuhan Kebangsaan Sabah Bersatu, Parti Liberal Demokratik, Parti Harapan Rakyat Sabah and Parti Cinta Sabah.

The current five-year term of the 16th Sabah state assembly will expire automatically on Nov 11, paving the way for the 17th Sabah State Election.

Meanwhile, Julita clarified that PBS has not endorsed any individuals as candidates for the upcoming state election at this juncture, stressing that any statement claiming PBS has named or supports particular individuals does not represent the party's official stance.

"The process of identifying and finalising potential candidates is still ongoing and will be decided collectively by the PBS leadership, with official announcements to be made through proper channels," she said.

-- BERNAMA