Sabah STAR’s exit from GRS in line with call to go solo, says party info chief

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah STAR's decision to leave the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition was in line with the overwhelming call for the local coalition to go solo in the state election, the party's information chief Anuar Ghani said. He said the delegates at the Sabah STAR-Parti Bersatu Sabah convention July 12 made it very clear for...

Sabah polls: Only natural for Sabah Pakatan to support Sabah BN, says Bung

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Barisan Nasional expects the support of Pakatan Harapan in seats they are contesting against GRS candidates. Sabah Barisan chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin said it was only natural for Pakatan to support Barisan as Barisan is backing the federal unity government. “We have 30 MPs in the federal government and GRS only have...

Sabah STAR pulls out of GRS over Pakatan electoral pact

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah STAR, the third biggest coalition partner in the eight party Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) has pulled out of the local coalition over its move to forge an electoral pact with Pakatan Harapan. Sabah STAR president Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan when contacted confirmed that he had informed the GRS presidential council meeting on...

Pakatan MPs arrive at Seri Perdana for meeting with PM

PUTRAJAYA: Cabinet ministers and MPs from Pakatan Harapan have started to arrive at Kompleks Seri Perdana for a closed-door meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Several cars belonging to Pakatan ministers were seen entering the Seri Perdana compound. Among them were Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad and Housing and Local Government Minister Nga...

Sabah PH, BN meeting regularly ahead of polls, says DAP man

KOTA KINABALU: Talks between Sabah Pakatan Harapan and Sabah Barisan Nasional are held consistently, although neither state coalition's head needs to be present, says a DAP leader. Sabah DAP deputy chairman Datuk Chan Foong Hin said meetings on electoral pacts and other related matters were ongoing, with Sabah Umno treasurer and former chief minister Datuk Seri...

Rafizi Ramli makes late entrance at PKR national congress

JOHOR BARU: Economic Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli nearly missed the start of the PKR national congress as President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived and the event began with the singing of the party song and the state and national anthems. About 10 minutes later, Rafizi entered to loud "reformasi" shouts from the audience, with some...

PKR to support Barisan in Ayer Kuning by-election, says Saifuddin

PUTRAJAYA: PKR will take a supporting role in the upcoming Ayer Kuning by-election, according to Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail."The seat's incumbent is Barisan Nasional via Umno. Our decision is to play the role of support."Based on that, Pakatan Harapan will start preliminary works. We will activate our machinery and determine logistics needs," the former...

Mahkota polls: Federal Govt stability more important than unity govt in Johor, says state Amanah chief

KLUANG: Despite hopes for a unity government in Johor, the main focus is to ensure the stability of the Federal Government, says Johor Amanah. Its chief, Aminolhuda Hassan, stated that they were prioritising the stability of the Federal Government over internal state government issues. "Johor Amanah has been advocating for a unity government in the state since...

Sg Bakap polls: Supporters of both sides make final push on last day of campaigning

NIBONG TEBAL: Supporters from both sides in the Sungai Bakap by-election are counting down with a last push to campaign for their candidates before polling on Saturday (July 6). Hundreds lined the roads, brandishing placards and banners, while others waved party flags at passing cars. Vehicles adorned with party logos drove by, flags waving from windows and...

Sg Bakap polls: Voting for Perikatan sends strong message, says Muhyiddin

NIBONG TEBAL: Voting for Perikatan Nasional and electing its candidate in the Sungai Bakap by-election would send a strong message to the government regarding concerns over rising living costs and the country's economy, says the coalition's chairman, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He stated that the country's declining economy had impacted the people and worsened in recent...