KOTA KINABALU: Leaders and members of Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat) have been urged to be honest and not only provide ‘positive’ reports about the condition of their respective areas, said its president, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. The Sabah Chief Minister emphasised that sincerity and honesty in reporting would enable Gagasan Rakyat to assess the situation in a given area and take steps to improve conditions, particularly in reaching out to the people in those areas.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Hajiji noted discrepancies between reports received and feedback from grassroots members, stressing the importance of strong relationships between divisional leadership and local communities to understand and feel the pulse of the people. He highlighted the need for intensified struggle and resilience, urging Gagasan Rakyat to solidify and strengthen the party.

Hajiji made these remarks during his policy speech at the Gagasan Rakyat Annual General Assembly, attended by Gagasan Rakyat Deputy President
Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun, who is also the state’s Minister of Finance. He mentioned that the party has time to bolster efforts ahead of the 17th Sabah State Election (PRN) expected next year, crucial for securing a mandate to continue the party’s mission.

He emphasized the importance of a new mandate for the successful implementation of the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) development plan. Hajiji expressed that addressing the grievances of the people seriously through the SMJ framework is crucial, and the upcoming election is an opportunity to continue and strengthen these efforts.