Will STAR and SAPP contest Sabah polls under their own symbols?

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STAR and SAPP to Contest Sabah Polls Under Own Symbols

Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) and Parti Maju Sabah (SAPP) have indicated their intention to contest the upcoming 17th Sabah state election using their respective party symbols. This decision effectively signifies the end of their membership within the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition.
Decision Conveyed to GRS Presidential Council

The leaders of STAR and SAPP, Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan and Datuk Seri Yong Teck Lee respectively, communicated their parties' positions during a GRS presidential council meeting. This meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Avoidance of State Seat Allocation Quotas

The primary reason cited for this decision is the desire to avoid being constrained by the state seat allocation quotas that are being finalised between GRS and the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition. Consequently, STAR and SAPP are expected to field candidates in constituencies that may also see PH candidates competing.
Implication for GRS Membership

GRS chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor had previously emphasized that the coalition must contest as a unified entity, with all candidates running under the GRS logo. Any component party choosing to compete under its own symbol would be considered to have withdrawn from GRS.
Precedent and Current Representation

Prior to the meeting, Kitingan had stated his intention to leave the coalition if GRS proceeded with its election pact with PH. STAR currently holds six seats within the 73-seat State Assembly.

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