
The recent departure of two Gabungan Rakyat Sabah components should serve as a reminder to Pakatan Harapan not to demand too many seats in the coming state election, says Masidi Manjun.
The GRS secretary-general said while the coalition was impacted by Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) and the Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP)’s decision, it was also a wake-up call for its federal allies.
“Their exit should remind PH not to demand too many seats during negotiations, because it has its implications. Local representation must remain strong,” he said in a podcast tonight.
GRS confirmed last week that STAR and SAPP had left the coalition after the two parties insisted on contesting under their respective banners in the upcoming state election.
STAR and SAPP also wanted to field candidates against PH.
Masidi had, however, said at the time that the pact reached between GRS…