SARAWAK Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg hoped the elections outcome in Sabah will contribute to political stability in the state.

He also hoped Sabah would continue to prosper and develop.

“What is important is that we have a stable political situation so that we can continue to fulfil the trust placed in us. I wish to congratulate the people of Sabah,” he told reporters after attending a dialogue with young entrepreneurs organised by local news portal Dayak Daily in Kuching today.

Asked if Gabungan Rakyat Sabah’s (GRS) victory would further facilitate talks by both East Malaysian states to restore their rights under Malaysia Agreement 1963, the Gabungan Parti Sarawak chairman said talks were ongoing.

“We’ll see what (the development) will be. When the time comes, we’ll negotiate whatever outstanding issues there are. As for the rest, some have been resolved,” he said.

Meanwhile, Parti Rakyat Sarawak president Dr James Jemut Masing said Sabah’s election outcome was a sign for the people of Sarawak to work together to further strengthen Malaysia as one nation.

He also called on elected reps collaborating under GRS, which obtained the majority, to stay together for the next five-year term to fulfil the promises made during campaigning.

“Now that Sabahans have spoken, it’s my hope the elected reps discharge their responsibilities in ways they have promised,” he said in a statement. – Bernama, September 27, 2020.