Papar:Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) is setting its sights on capturing more than 15 parliamentary seats in the next General Election. The coalition's strategy is geared towards securing victories in constituencies deemed to have strong potential.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, GRS Secretary-General Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali emphasized the importance of this strategy to not only maintain support in areas where the coalition has performed well but also to expand its reach to additional parliamentary constituencies. While GRS estimates it could potentially win between 14 and 15 seats in Sabah, Armizan stated that the coalition is aiming higher to strengthen Sabah's influence at the federal level.

Currently, GRS holds seven parliamentary seats: Tuaran, Penampang, Papar, Sipitang, Ranau, Batu Sapi, and Tawau. Armizan noted that the coalition's election strategy will incorporate lessons from previous elections, particularly in selecting candidates who have strong chances of success.

GRS is also planning to hold a convention on October 18 at Dewan Tun Mustapha in Kudat, expecting about 2,500 participants from its six component parties. The event will focus on reviewing the coalition's accomplishments since forming the state government and allowing ministers to outline the direction of their respective ministries. The convention aims to address both political agendas and broader community issues, with additional programs planned to engage ministers with the public.

During a recent meeting, discussions included the 2027 Sabah Budget, where each component party had the opportunity to submit recommendations. Parties were also invited to provide their views and budget aspirations to Sabah Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun. GRS comprises six component parties: Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (PGRS), Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS), Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Parti Harapan Rakyat Sabah (PHRS), Parti Cinta Sabah (PCS), and United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO).