PETALING JAYA: Hajiji Noor’s announcement that GRS is ready to contest in the Sabah election on its own, should Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) join forces in the upcoming polls, is a significant step, says Sabah rights activist James Ligunjang.
The former Petagas assemblyman said the statement by the GRS chairman, who is also Sabah chief minister, is a “clarion call for Sabahans to reaffirm their commitment to self-determination”.
“The proposed PH-BN alliance raises concerns about the dominance and potential sidelining of local parties in the state’s administration. It raises fears of external influence reminiscent of colonial times.