Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Star) has thrown its support behind Hajiji Noor following his reappointment as Sabah chief minister, saying the election outcome must be respected and the state now needs a stable government.

Its president, Jeffrey Kitingan, said the vote reflected the “voice and aspirations of Sabahans” and that Star accepted the people’s choice.

Star used to be a component of the ruling Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) but...