Overview: STAR’s Departure and Its Context The exit of Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) from the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition on 2 October 2025 marks a significant but debatably “mortar and pestle” moment in Sabah’s political landscape. Coming just five days before a crucial disso­lution or electoral event, the move intensifies the state’s already…