Hajiji Noor reveals GRS will field candidates in 55 constituencies for Nov 29 Sabah polls, 4 more TBA.
PETALING JAYA: Coalition chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has revealed that Gabungan Rakyat Sabah will field candidates in 55 constituencies for the upcoming state election scheduled for November 29.
Speaking at a campaign event in Kota Kinabalu, the six-party alliance leader disclosed 51 names immediately while indicating that four additional candidates would be unveiled within 24 hours, Borneo Post reported.
Hajiji, who serves as Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah president, will seek re-election in Sulaman, a seat he has represented since 1990.
Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) acting president Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam has been assigned to Kundasang.
Among prominent figures, Parti Cinta Sabah (PCS) president Tan Sri Anifah Aman will compete in Bongawan, while United Sabah Nasional Organisation (USNO) chief Tan Sri Pandikar Amin has been nominated for Pintasan.
Three former Solidariti Tanah Airku representatives—Datuk Ellron Angin, Datuk Annuar Ayub, and Datuk Abidin Madingkir—will defend their respective constituencies of Sook, Tulid, Liawan, and Paginatan as direct GRS members following their departure from STAR.
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Confirmed Candidate Lineup:
The coalition has fielded candidates across key constituencies including:
Northern Region: Mohammad Mohamarin (Banggi), Dr Samuil Mopun (Bengkoka), Datuk Seri Ruddy Awah (Pitas), Datuk Ben Chong (Tanjong Kapor), Datuk Julita Mojungki (Matunggong), Datuk Redonah Bahanda (Bandau), Datuk Hendrus Anding (Tandek), and Tan Sri Pandikar Amin (Pintasan).
Central Coast: Datuk Mohd Arsad Bistari (Tempasuk), Datuk Japlin Akin (Usukan), Mudezam Muyau@ James Muyau (Kadamaian), Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor (Sulaman), Datuk Jasnih Day (Pantai Dalit), Datuk Joniston Bangkuai (Kiulu), Datuk Arshad Idris (Karambunai), and Datuk Mohd Razali Razi (Darau).
West Coast: Shah Alfie Yahya Ahmad Shah (Tanjung Keramat), Joeynood Bansin (Moyog), Datuk Juil Nuatim (Limbahau), Datuk Seri Ghulam Haidar Khan (Kawang), Datuk Pg Saifuddin Tahir Petra (Pantai Manis), Tan Sri Anifah Aman (Bongawan), Datuk Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif (Membakut), Datuk Isnin Aliasnih (Klias), Datuk Limus Jury (Kuala Penyu), and Datuk Ruslan Muharam (Lumadan).
Interior Region: Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam (Kundasang), Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun (Karanaan), Datuk Abidin Madingkir (Paginatan), Datuk Victor Paut (Tambunan), Datuk Peter Allion (Bingkor), Datuk Annuar Ayub (Liawan), Datuk Rubin Balang (Kemabong), Datuk Ellron Angin (Sook), and Datuk Abdul Ghani Mohamed Yassin (Nabawan).
Eastern Corridor: Datuk Jonnybone Kurum (Telupid), Datuk James Ratib (Sugut), Hazem Mubarak Musa (Sungai Manila), Datuk Amirshah Yaakub (Sungai Sibuga), Puan Sri Diana Diego@Yusrina Sufiana (Sekong), Datuk Masiung Banah (Kuamut), Johainizamshah Johari (Lamag), Datuk Juhari Janan (Sukau), Datuk Abdul Hakim Gulam Hassan (Tungku), Datuk Mizma Appehdullah (Silam), Datuk Norazlinah Arif (Kunak), Noorudin Abdul Hussin (Bugaya), Datuk Marunda K.K Ampong (Senallang), Syed Ahmad Syed Abas (Balung), Datuk Nizam Titingan (Apas), and Dr Andi Md Shamsureezal (Tanjong Batu).
Note: The Tulid constituency candidate remains to be announced.
