POLITICS

Kundasang STAR Supports GRS For Sabah Political Stability

23/11/2025 05:44 PM

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku’s (STAR) Kundasang division is giving its full support to Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) for the 17th Sabah state election to ensure that the political stability in the state is preserved.

Kundasang STAR division chief Jain Sauting said part of the struggle they champion is to ensure the realisation of the 40 per cent net federal revenue to Sabah.

“Under the previous GRS government, they succeeded till there was a decision that we could secure the matter.

"I hope through STAR’s decision to support and work with GRS, we can get what we want especially in delivering the people’s aspirations to carry on a stable government,” he said in a statement today.

He expressed hope that all STAR members and supporters would unite to ensure GRS’ victory in Kundasang in this election.

The STAR president had announced the party’s withdrawal from GRS on Oct 7.

Meanwhile, GRS candidate for Kundasang state seat Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam, who is the incumbent, was grateful and welcomed the support.

“I really welcome their support. Thank you for being together,” he said, adding that the support was not merely political cooperation, but a joint struggle for a more stable and prosperous Sabah.

Kundasang, together with Karanaan and Paginatan, make up the Ranau parliamentary constituency.

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