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KOTA KINABALU: Bersatu has accused Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) of drumming up empty war cries for local-based parties to govern the state, as it still needs approval from a national coalition.
Sabah Bersatu chairman Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee (pic) said at a recent party function in Beaufort, it was clear that whatever GRS intends to do still needs the endorsement of its federal unity government partner, Pakatan Harapan.
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"They are shouting 'Rumah Kita, Kita Jaga' (Our House, We Take Care of it), but they can't even decide on going solo," said Kiandee, who is Beluran MP and also national Bersatu vice president.
Kiandee was referring to the Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) and Sabah STAR convention last weekend, where its grassroots urged the GRS leadership to contest the coming state election on its own.
"You have grassroots shouting 'go solo', but you need a decision from a national party.
"How are you going to resolve Malaysia Agreement 1963 issues and other matters if you can't even make a stand for yourselves?" he asked.
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GRS chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has said that the leaders of the eight-party GRS will discuss the question of going solo or teaming up with a national coalition when the time is right.
Sabah Bersatu is expected to contest as well, but has yet to indicate how many seats it is eyeing.
