Kota Kinabalu: StarSabah clarified its position following the formation of the new State Government, stating that it will not be part of the GRS Government. This is despite its Bingkor election winner, Datuk Mohd Ishak Ayub, made an Assistant Minister.
Its President Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan said their stand remains unchanged – Sabah must be governed by Sabah local parties, not by coalitions dependent on Malaya-based influence.
“The appointment of Mohd Ishak is a direct appointment by the Chief Minister. It is not a party-negotiated position. He is the elected representative for Bingkor and we respect his prerogative in accepting the role.
“We will support policies that protect Sabah, and we will oppose any move that undermines MA63, the Constitution, or the long struggle for Sabah for Sabahans,” he said in a statement, Tuesday.
He said the party continues to support a state government formed fully by Sabah local parties, and that anything less weakens Sabah’s bargaining power and future.