Gagasan Rakyat to outline state election strategy this weekend
Published on: Mon, Jul 21, 2025
By: Larry Ralon Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat) will hold its General Assembly this weekend to outline its strategy ahead of the upcoming State Election. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor ( pic ), who is also the party's President, said the gathering comes at an important time as the polls could be called at any moment.
Advertisement He confirmed that discussions on political cooperation have been held with Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders, including Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, and a formal decision will be announced when ready. Hajiji said Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) will contest most seats, guided by local aspirations to ensure political stability after the election. He also reaffirmed the State Government's focus on education and human capital development, urging Sabah's youth studying outside the State to return and serve their communities. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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