Kota kinabalu: Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) is expected to announce its candidates for the 17th Sabah state election on Nov 11 or 12. Its chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, who is also Sabah Chief Minister, said the list of candidates for GRS has been finalised and is now awaiting the official announcement. According to BERNAMA News Agency, Hajiji mentioned that he will likely make the announcement on Nov 11 or 12, which is approximately three or four days before the nomination day scheduled by the Election Commission. The commission has set Nov 15 as the nomination day for the election, with early voting and polling day slated for Nov 25 and 29, respectively. Hajiji acknowledged that some individuals were dissatisfied for not being selected as candidates, leading them to leave the party. He emphasized the importance of prioritizing the party's interests and maintaining quality within its ranks. Hajiji advised against leaving the party simply due to not being chosen as candidates. Meanwhile, Hajiji stated tha t GRS's manifesto will be launched after the nomination day, likely one or two days following that date.