Kota kinabalu: Speculation surrounding the dissolution of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly is heating up, with several dates being mentioned for the official announcement.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, a media agency recently reported, citing a senior state political source, that the announcement of the dissolution is expected to be made this Monday, Oct 6. However, several state leaders contacted by Bernama stressed that the date remains speculative and advised the public and media agencies to obtain information only from verified sources.
Sabah Rural Development Minister Datuk Seri Jahid Jahim, who is also Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) deputy president, stated that his party had not received any clear indication on the matter so far. He mentioned, “Maybe tomorrow night we’ll know (if the announcement will be on Monday). Not yet for now, but we are ready.”
Another leader remarked on the anticipation, saying, “It won’t be long before dissolution, it’s near. Just be patient.” Yet another leader urged fo
r accuracy in reporting, stating, “Use accurate information for your reports. Don’t speculate. The date will be announced later.”
Meanwhile, a spokesman from the Chief Minister’s Office Media and Communications Department mentioned that media invitations to cover the announcement of the State Assembly dissolution by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor would be issued at an appropriate time.
On Thursday, Hajiji met with Sabah Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Musa Aman at Istana Seri Kinabalu. On the same day, Datuk Seri Kadzim M Yahya was sworn in as Speaker of the Sabah State Assembly for a second term before Tun Musa.
Additionally, GRS secretary-general Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun announced that Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) and Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) would contest the 17th Sabah State Election (PRN) under their respective party logos. Masidi noted that this decision means both parties are no longer part of GRS, following its Supreme Council’s decision that any component party contesting under its ow
n logo would cease to be part of the coalition.
Without STAR and SAPP, GRS now comprises Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat), Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS), United Sabah National Organisation (USNO), Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Parti Harapan Rakyat Sabah (Harapan Rakyat), and Parti Cinta Sabah (PCS).
Hajiji had earlier confirmed that GRS would form an electoral pact with Pakatan Harapan (PH) for the 17th Sabah State Election. The 16th Sabah State Assembly is set to dissolve automatically on Nov 11 if not dissolved earlier, paving the way for the state election.