GRS Eyes 14-15 Parliamentary Seats Following Upko Merger

The Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition is confident of securing between 14 and 15 parliamentary seats, according to the alliance's secretary-general Armizan Mohd Ali. The projection comes after the inclusion of Upko, which has bolstered the coalition's parliamentary representation.

With the addition of Upko members, GRS now has a total of seven Members of Parliament. The coalition views this expansion as a stepping stone toward achieving its target of 14 to 15 seats in the national legislature.

The merger reflects ongoing political realignments in Sabah as parties seek to consolidate their positions ahead of potential electoral contests. Armizan's remarks signal the coalition's growing confidence in its ability to expand its influence at the federal level.

GRS, which is based in Sabah, has positioned itself as a major political force in the state. The coalition's efforts to attract additional partners underscore the competitive dynamics in Malaysian politics, where regional alliances play a significant role in shaping parliamentary arithmetic.