KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 14 -- Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) has reportedly rejected cooperation with Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) in the upcoming state election, saying it is unwilling to shoulder a "liability" despite Pakatan Harapan's (PH) decision to work with the coalition.

Sabah BN information chief Datuk Suhaimi Nasir said joining forces with GRS would drag it into issues currently affecting the state ruling coalition.

"We're not against unity. We also want to work together. But if we join forces, we will also get entangled in issues of corruption, governance problems, and all sorts of lies," he was quoted telling Utusan Malaysia yesterday.

"If we unite, they will become our liability. During the campaign, are we expected to protect thos...