PAPAR – Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) has reaffirmed its commitment to introduce a two-term limit for the Chief Minister's position if the coalition secures victory in the upcoming state election.
Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, GRS Deputy Secretary-General and Papar MP, stated that the proposal received in-principle approval from the State Cabinet in December 2023 but could not proceed due to the lack of a two-thirds majority in the Sabah Legislative Assembly.
Constitutional Amendment Requires Strong Mandate
Armizan explained:
- The amendment to the Sabah Constitution requires a two-thirds majority
- GRS aims to table the bill after securing a stronger mandate in PRN17
- The proposal includes a provision allowing a former CM to return after a one-term break
"We decided to pursue this once we receive a fresh mandate from the people," he said during a press conference at the premiere of Impak Maksima 2 in Benoni.
GRS Manifesto: Achievements and Future Plans
The coalition is finalizing its election manifesto, which will focus on:
1. Four Pillars of Struggle:
- Sabah First
- Sabah Forward
- Sabah Prosper
- Sabah United
2. Track Record Under SMJ 1.0:
- "Walk the Talk" – Completed promises
- "Work in Progress" – Ongoing initiatives
Armizan emphasized that the two-term limit falls under the Sabah United pillar, reinforcing good governance and political stability.