Pandikar resigns as GRS Deputy Chairman, USNO leaves coalition

In a significant political development in Sabah, Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia, President of Pertubuhan Kebangsaan Sabah Bersatu (USNO), has stepped down from his position as Deputy Chairman of the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition. This move also signals the withdrawal of USNO from the ruling coalition, marking a notable shift in the state's political landscape.

The official announcement of Pandikar Amin Mulia's resignation came following a meeting with the Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, who also serves as the Chairman of GRS. This decision was reportedly unanimous among the members of USNO's Supreme Executive Council, who convened on April 22, 2026, to endorse the move.

Pandikar Amin Mulia's departure from GRS and the subsequent withdrawal of USNO from the coalition raises questions about the future dynamics within Sabah's ruling alliance. GRS, formed to ensure stability and effective governance in the state, now faces the challenge of navigating this new political configuration.

The implications of USNO's exit are yet to be fully understood, but it undoubtedly represents a significant development for the coalition government led by Chief Minister Hajiji Noor. Further details regarding the reasons behind this decision and its impact on the state's political stability are anticipated.