KOTA KINABALU, Oct. 15 -- Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) said it respects the decision of the five incumbent assemblymen who resigned from the party and opted to remain under Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS).

The party remains focused on its broader struggle for Sabah's political and economic self-determination.

Information Chief Anuar Ghani said STAR had appointed interim divisional leaders in all five constituencies previously represented by the incumbents.

The party also acknowledged reports that Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) had offered to lead the election machinery for the five former representatives.

Anuar said STAR's political struggle has never revolved around individuals, but on safeguarding the future and dignity of Sabah and i...