However, he acknowledged that the state’s political landscape is constantly changing.

“Politics is the art of the possible. Anything can happen in politics. Opponents can become friends, friends can become enemies, and so on,” he was quoted as saying by Sinar Harian.

“We need to look at the matter of a new pact with an open mind. What are its benefits, and what will the impact be, not only on Sabah’s politics, but also on our economy, unity, and existing policies.

“All these must be taken into account.”

On Wednesday, Usno announced that it was leaving GRS, some four years after it was admitted as a coalition member, citing incompatibility with the state government’s policies and style of administration, especially following the state election last year.

The party has also relinquished all state government-related posts.

STAR and the Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) left GRS last October.