KOTA KINABALU: The strengthened bond between Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) and Sabah STAR is not meant to threaten the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition, says Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam.
The PBS acting president said that stronger collaboration between the two parties is needed to better unify and strengthen GRS.
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He said unity among coalition members was necessary to face the coming 17th State Election.
“To face it, we must unite under GRS,” he said after officiating the Matunggong PBS annual general meeting on Tuesday (June 17).
Joachim, who is Deputy Chief Minister II, also reminded PBS members to remain united, prevent disharmony, and assist the GRS candidate fielded in Matunggong.
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He said PBS will represent GRS in Matunggong, with Datuk Julita Majungki as the candidate.
“Let us work hard to make sure all our candidates win in the coming state election,” he added.
In April last year, PBS and Sabah STAR signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate in the state election.
It was seen as a significant step towards forging political unity that had eluded the native communities for the last three decades.
