Kota Kinabalu: Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) has not endorsed any individual as a candidate for the coming state election, said its Secretary-General Datuk Julita Majungki.
She said any claim suggesting otherwise does not reflect the party’s official position.
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“The process of identifying and finalising potential candidates is still ongoing and will be decided collectively by the PBS leadership.
“All official announcements will only be made through proper party channels and must be quoted directly from the acting president Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam,” she said in a statement, on Wednesday.
Julita said any statement made without that authority is ‘false and misleading’.
She also urged all PBS divisions and branches to stay focused on preparing for the state election and continue strengthening grassroots machinery.
“We call on the media and public to verify information with the party’s official sources to avoid confusion and misinformation,” she said.
On cooperation with Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), Julita affirmed PBS’ agreement with GRS Chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor’s statement that the coalition would work with Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the state election.
“This is based on the understanding that GRS will be the dominant partner, as discussed and agreed during meetings between the GRS Chairman and the presidents of component parties, including our acting president,” she said.
Julita also clarified that Dr Joachim was unable to attend the recent PGRS annual general meeting as he was officiating the simultaneous opening of five PBS division AGMs in Beaufort.
“Nonetheless, PBS was represented by senior leaders including Deputy Presidents Datuk Seri Jahid Jahim, Datuk Seri Dr Yee Moh Chai and myself,” she said.
