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PCS' Anifah sets sights on Bongawan, urges GRS unity over seat count

Patry insists on winnability, not numbers, as it signals intent to contest N30 in PRN17

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 07 May 2025 2:24PM

PCS' Anifah sets sights on Bongawan, urges GRS unity over seat count
The people of Bongawan deserve a level of development that reflects the status of a full-fledged district,” Anifah says - May 7, 2025

by Jason Santos

PARTI Cinta Sabah (PCS) has declared its intention to contest the N30 Bongawan seat as talks over seat distribution between Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) ahead of the Sabah state election

PCS President Tan Sri Anifah Aman attributes long-standing calls from Bongawan residents for basic infrastructure that has yet to materialise.

“This is not about challenging Dr Daud Yusuf. I respect him as a colleague. But the people of Bongawan deserve a level of development that reflects the status of a full-fledged district.”

“Promises have been made, but essential facilities like a hospital, fire station, and proper roads remain out of reach,” he wrote on Facebook last night.

Dr Daud Yusof is an assemblyman from Warisan, the opposition party in Sabah.

PCS, which is one of the eight component parties in GRS, took aim at recent online debates surrounding GRS’ seat negotiation formula

He warned that the coming state polls should not become a numbers game between coalition partners.

“The state election is not a contest to see who gets the most seats — it’s about who can win. The legitimacy of a government depends on the number of seats won, not contested,” he said.

PCS, a component party within Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), reaffirmed its loyalty to the coalition but stressed that unity and strategy must take precedence over internal competition.

“Our role in GRS is clear: we fight together to win together. It’s not about fielding the most candidates, but about ensuring GRS retains power,” it said.

With PRN17 expected to be announced in the coming months, PCS urged all GRS component parties to preserve cohesion for the sake of political stability and Sabah’s future.

“The journey is still long, but the future we envision — a stable, prosperous Sabah — can only be achieved if we remain united and move in sync with GRS’ momentum,” the party said. - May 7, 2025

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