Hajiji, who is GRS chairman, said the existing cooperation between GRS and PH in governing the state should be the foundation in determining any electoral pact, Berita Harian reported.

He added that he had conveyed his views to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is also PH chairman, when they met recently.

“We want the cooperation between GRS and PH to be defended. That’s our fundamental (stand) and we have conveyed this to the prime minister.

“For the other (parties), we will discuss,” he was quoted as saying.

Hajiji said an official announcement on GRS’s choice of allies will be made when the time comes.

He added that there has not been any discussion on dissolving the Sabah legislative assembly to pave the way for the state polls.

“Just be patient, we will inform you.”

Previously, Hajiji repeatedly stated GRS’s intention to work with PH in the upcoming state election, which must be held by the end of the year at the latest.

However, earlier this month, the unity government secretariat announced that BN and PH had agreed to work together to face the state polls, following a meeting between their chairmen, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Anwar.

Hajiji then threatened that GRS would go solo, but Anwar later stepped in and called for PH-BN to work with the state coalition.