PBS information chief Joniston Bangkuai said his party would stay loyal to the coalition as GRS was the best platform for Sabah, and its leaders gave priority to the people.

“As a local party that’s 37 years old, PBS will continue supporting this coalition which runs in line with the party’s struggle,” he said, according to Utusan Malaysia.

“With an experienced lineup of leaders leading the coalition, we are able to present a strong front (at the general election),” Joniston said. He added that political enemies of GRS were afraid of the coalition.

Other parties in GRS are Sabah Bersatu, Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR), the Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) and United Sabah National Organisation (Usno).

Warisan president Shafie Apdal had said yesterday the party would contest all 25 parliamentary seats in Sabah, one in Labuan, and several in Peninsular Malaysia.

Warisan was still open to working with PBS and making compromises, Shafie said, ruling out other alliances. He has repeatedly expressed interest in working with PBS for the general election.