A new political bloc is taking shape under the working title “Gerakan Bersatu Sabah” (GBS), formed by former Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) parties Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) and Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Star).

Star president Jeffrey Kitingan said he has been in talks with several local-based party leaders keen on joining the new bloc, with plans to formalise GBS days before nomination day on Nov 15 for the upcoming Sabah polls.