Gabungan Rakyat Sabah is fully prepared to face the upcoming state election, said its chairman, Hajiji Noor.
Hajiji, who is also the chief minister, said GRS has conducted a series of training sessions across constituencies to strengthen the coalition’s election machinery ahead of the polls.
“Clearly, GRS is ready. We have established our election machinery and conducted several rounds of training in preparation (for the election).
“However, discussions on seat allocations have yet to take place,” he told reporters after officiating the Aidiladha sacrificial ritual at the Tuaran police headquarters today.
The state legislative assembly will automatically dissolve on Nov 11, ending its five-year term beginning on Nov 12, 2020, paving the way for the 17th state election.
On cooperation with Barisan Nasional for the polls, Hajiji said GRS remains open to discussions with the party’s leaders.
“The last time I met the BN chairman (Ahmad Zahid Hamidi) was before the fasting month. While political matters were discussed, there have been no further talks on collaboration or related issues since then.
“There is no issue with meeting (BN). I have great respect for all friends, especially the BN chairman, and we are very open on this matter,” he said.
However, he said any party-related matters, including the state election and potential cooperation with other parties, must first be discussed with the GRS Supreme Council before any decisions are made.
