KOTA KINABALU (Nov 3) — UPKO Youth has pressed the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to intensify monitoring and deliver firm action to ensure the Sabah State Election is free from corruption and vote manipulation. UPKO National Youth chief Felix Joseph Saang said MACC’s recent statement of commitment is encouraging but must be followed by measurable […]

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has set this Saturday (Nov 29) as an additional public holiday in conjunction with the 17th State Election (PRN). According to the Government Gazette issued today, the decision was made in accordance with Section 9 of the Public Holidays Ordinance, Chapter 56. “In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 9 of the Public Holidays Ordinance, the Yang Dipertua Negeri has designated 29 Nov 2025 (Saturday) as a Public Holiday in addition to the days mentioned in the First Schedule to the Ordinance,” according to the Government Gazette. A total of 1.76 million voters will […]

KUALA LUMPUR: The public is reminded that only the results of the 17th Sabah State Election (PRN) by the Election Commission (EC) are accurate and final. Election Commission (EC) Secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus said that although some parties have released unofficial results during polling day on November 29, it cannot be considered a true reflection of the number of votes received by any candidate contesting. “The decision issued by the EC is valid based on the provisions of the law in force to ensure that the decision is final and likely to remain unchanged.” “Meanwhile, the vote counting results […]

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been asked to hold a meeting with the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) and the Election Commission (EC) to discuss enforcement measures against the spread of false information ahead of the 17th Sabah State Election (PRN). Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said this was because complaints […] The post Sabah election: MCMC discusses with PDRM, EC over spreading false information – Fahmi first appeared on AsiaNewsToday.

KOTA KINABALU — The latest Sabah state election did not produce a decisive mandate but instead reinforced a fragmented political landscape where post-election negotiations, federal–state relations, and the growing “Sabah for Sabahan” sentiment now play a central role in shaping power, according to political analyst Prof James Chin. Speaking on Smart Talk Sabah hosted by […]

KUALA LUMPUR: The Pakatan Harapan (PH) Presidential Council has decided to intensify efforts and prioritise several key institutional reforms in the coming months. PH Communications Director Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the meeting chaired by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also reviewed the results of the recent Sabah state election. In the 17th Sabah state polls on […]

PETALING JAYA: PKR is in the midst of collecting views and analytical reports on its performance in the Sabah state election, according to the party’s Communications Director Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said the matter was discussed during a special meeting of the Central Leadership Council (MPP), which examined initial post-election findings, including factors that influenced […]

KUALA LUMPUR — The dramatic swing of Chinese voters away from Pakatan Harapan (PH) in Sabah’s recent state polls could be the beginning of a wider political backlash that may surface in Peninsular Malaysia, Ilham Centre CEO Hisommudin Bakar has warned. He said that Chinese voters in Sabah displayed an unusually strong protest vote, shifting […]

PUTATAN: Sabah’s 17th state election entered a decisive phase today as 58 early voting centres opened their doors to 24,426 military and police voters along with their spouses. According to the EC, the early voting cohort consists of 11,697 members of the armed forces and 12,729 police personnel — a significant share of the total […]

TAWAU — The opening week of campaigning for Sabah’s 17th state election indicates that voter sentiment is shifting toward assessing the personal qualifications of candidates rather than relying solely on party affiliation. Field observations show several candidates opting to run independently after leaving their parties to protect their voter base, should their party fail to […]

JOHANNESBURG — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Sabahans to choose political parties based on their ability to govern effectively rather than being influenced by anti-Peninsular sentiment. He warned that regional sentiment-based politics distract from real issues that have long affected Sabah. “Those pushing such narratives are ignoring the real problems — governance […]

BONGAWAN, Nov 10, 2025 — Former foreign minister Tan Sri Anifah Aman has been officially announced as the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) candidate for the Bongawan state seat in the upcoming 17th Sabah State Election, scheduled for November 29. The announcement was made by GRS chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor during a “Meet the People” […]

PUTATAN: With seat allocations settled and campaign machinery gearing up, Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) have reaffirmed their commitment to a united front in Sabah’s looming state election. Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, BN’s deputy chairman, said the two coalitions have completed negotiations to avoid seat overlaps—a key test of their cooperation following earlier […]

LIBARAN, 7 Nov 2025 — Sabah UMNO Information Chief and Libaran Member of Parliament, Datuk Suhaimi Nasir, urged the government and airlines, especially AirAsia, to consider providing subsidies or special discounts on airfare for Sabahans who want to return to vote in conjunction with the Sabah State Election (PRN) on 29 November. He said that […]

PUTATAN — As political negotiations heat up before the Sabah state election, PKR is taking a cautious and strategic approach — asking for only one seat, Petagas, while signalling flexibility over others that changed hands after the 2020 polls. According to Datuk Mustapha Sakmud, head of Sabah PKR, this approach balances respect for coalition partners […]

MENUMBOK — Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Haji Noor has confirmed that Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) will announce its list of candidates for the upcoming 17th Sabah State Election on November 12, three days before nomination day. Hajiji, who also chairs GRS, said the coalition has finalized its seat allocations. “Other parties can make […]

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 4 — As political preparations intensify for the 17th Sabah State Election, UMNO President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that 95 per cent of seat-sharing discussions have been concluded. The discussions, involving Barisan Nasional (BN) and its federal ally Pakatan Harapan (PH), are expected to be officially unveiled next week during Zahid’s […]

TUARAN (Nov 3) — With the Sabah election fast approaching, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) component parties Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) and Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (PGRS) have moved into high gear to maintain control of the Kiulu seat, reinforcing the coalition’s unity and voter confidence. At a PACA Workshop held in Tamparuli, party representatives and […]