KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 21 -- Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) senior leader Datuk John Ambrose has praised Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor for what he described as a wise and mature decision in indicating that GRS is likely to give way to Barisan Nasional (BN) in the coming Lamag and Kinabatangan by-elections.

John, who is also GRS supreme council member, said Hajiji's stance reflected political maturity and a strong commitment to maintaining unity and stability within the Sabah government.

"This is a wise decision by Hajiji. It shows respect for past electoral outcomes and prioritises unity and camaraderie among parties that form the state government," he said in a statement.

He added that GRS' inclination to not field candidates i...