SHAH ALAM - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is entering the most pivotal moment of his administration as rumours swell over an imminent Cabinet reshuffle, with four key ministries left vacant and political pressure intensifying ahead of the 16th General Election (GE16).Rumblings of a major reshuffle within the unity government Cabinet have grown louder, placing Anwar in what analysts described as his most critical decision-making juncture yet.The vacancies in four strategic ministries ..

KUALA LUMPUR MCA has signalled that it is not prepared to align with Perikatan Nasional (PN), asserting that Pass ideological stance remains unacceptable to a large portion of the Chinese community.MCA President Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said that controversial remarks made by certain Pas leaders are among the primary reasons non-Muslim parties keep their distance from PN.He described that such statements reflect a conservative stance that offends followers of other religions.There are parties ..

CYBERJAYA - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he will hold discussions with party heads before announcing the list of names to fill vacancies in the MADANI Governments Cabinet soon.Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said that although Cabinet appointments are his prerogative, the views of all parties in the MadaniI Government will still be taken into account."Let me discuss it. Yes, it is the Prime Ministers discretion or authority to seek the Yang di-Pertuan Agongs consent, ..

SHAH ALAM Bersatu's long-standing conflict between its two leadership blocs must be settled urgently to prevent further instability within the party and across the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition, analysts say.Bersatu is facing increasing pressure to resolve the rift between its two leadership blocs, which analysts warn is weakening the partys structure and unsettling its allies.Political analyst Associate Professor Dr Mohd Azhar Abd Hamid said Bersatu members must recognise that internal ..

KOTA KINABALU The leadership of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, has been accused of being the main cause of the partys major defeat in the 17th Sabah state election last Saturday.Following the defeat, there were calls for Muhyiddin, who is also Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman to resign as Bersatu president.Sabah Bersatu Supreme Leadership Council secretary Yunus Nurdin said Sabah Bersatu's machinery had actually made thorough preparations to face ..

KUALA LUMPUR Pakatan Harapan (PH) must take immediate steps to restore public confidence in corruption issues following the coalitions defeat in the 17th Sabah State Election.Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said the first step should be to not renew Tan Sri Azam Bakis contract as the Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).One of the main factors influencing voters decisions is their disappointment with the governments performance in reforms and renewal, ..

SHAH ALAM - The 64.35 per cent voter turnout recorded in the recent Sabah state election has been viewed by political analysts as respectable and consistent with previous trends, despite rainy conditions and longstanding accessibility challenges in the state.Political analyst Associate Professor Dr Syaza Shukri said the turnout reflected a reasonable level of engagement for a state election held mid-parliamentary term.From my perspective, the 64.35 per cent turnout is respectable for a state ..

SHAH ALAM Malaysias evolving political landscape has entered an era where no single party can secure power on its own, making rushed coalition-building and late-night swearing-ins an expected consequence rather than an anomaly.For young voters trying to make sense of early-morning ceremonies like Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noors 3.05am swearing-in, the scene can seem bewildering, but experts said there was a method to the madness.Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Faculty of ..

JOHOR BAHRU - Four leaders of the Johor DAP Socialist Youth (Dapsy) announce their resignations, citing increasing commitments that make it difficult for them to continue serving at the state level.The resignations were submitted on Monday at 7am by Johor Dapsy chief Loh Wei Jian, state secretary Suweeta Lam Xiao Wei, organising secretary Lee Jia Hau and committee member Lee Wan Chian.They stated that balancing organisational responsibilities with work, family and personal commitments had ..

KOTA KINABALU Sabahs Deputy Chief Minister I has confirmed that the Sabah Government is now a Unity Government.Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam said the government now comprises Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), Pertubuhan Kinabalu Progresif Bersatu (UPKO), Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN).Yes, it is a Unity Government. Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) has not joined, he said at a press conference at the Sabah Chief Ministers Official Residence, Sri Gaya, on Monday.Earlier, he read ..

KOTA KINABALU - The Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah youth wing is opposed to Barisan Nasional joining the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) state administration led by Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.It said the GRS Plus administration already has a simple majority to form the state government through GRS with 29 seats, five independents, three from Upko, one each from Pakatan Harapan and Parti KDM, as well as two from Sabah STAR."The governments position will be strengthened through the appointment of six ..

KOTA KINABALU Perikatan Nasional (PN) has chosen, for now, to navigate the states political landscape independently, said PN Sabah Deputy Chairman, Datuk Dr Aliakbar Gulasan.He said that this stance was taken when asked by Sinar whether the coalition would be part of the new state government after Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor was sworn in early Sunday morning as the Sabah Chief Minister following the 17th Sabah State Election.For now, PN is moving on its own, he said briefly when asked about the ..

KOTA KINABALU The recent Sabah election results clearly demonstrated that the people in the state want a leadership rooted in its own soil.Sabahans desire leaders who understand the rhythm of locals whilst being able to work harmoniously with the Federal Government, according to PKR deputy secretary- general Aidi Amin Yazid.He referenced an analysis from a political expert: A Professor of ASEAN Studies at the International Islamic University of Malaysia, Dr Phar Kim Beng, framed it perfectly: ..

KOTA KINABALU - Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has been sworn in as Sabah Chief Minister for a second term before Yang di- Pertua Negeri Tun Musa Aman.Hajiji, who retained the Sulaman seat in the state polls, took his oath of office at 3.05am on Sunday (Nov 30) at Istana Seri Kinabalu after GRS formed a coalition state government with Upko, Pakatan Harapan and five Independents.This marks another milestone in Hajijis political career, which began in 1990 when he ..

KOTA KINABALU Gabungan Rakyat Sabah chairman Hajiji Noor has left Sri Gaya, the chief ministers official residence, to head to Istana Seri Kinabalu at 1.30am today. However, it is not yet confirmed whether it is a swearing-in ceremony.When asked by media personnel, he only stated that he would issue a media statement after going to Istana Seri Kinabalu.Im going to the palace first, then well issue the statement, he said when met here in the early hours of Sunday.Meanwhile, Parti Gagasan Rakyat ..

KOTA KINABALU The victory of Datuk Dr Aliakbar Gulasan in the Karambunai state assembly seat is expected to lay a strong foundation for Pas in Sabah in the future.Pas Deputy President Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said the partys first win in Sabah carries significant meaning for its political struggle.At the same time, he expressed immense gratitude to the voters as well as the Pas and Perikatan Nasional (Pas-PN) machinery, who worked tirelessly to secure Aliakbars victory.To Aliakbar, ..

SHAH ALAM Sabah PKR has expressed confidence that Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) president Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor will be appointed as Sabahs next Chief Minister following his strong showing in the state polls.Sabah PKR leadership council chairman Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said the party was prepared to support the formation of the next state government and fully back Hajijis leadership.We have already issued our media statement. We are ready to be part of the new state administration to be formed, ..

KOTA KINABALU: Gabungan Rakyat Sabah chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor is likely to be sworn in at Istana Kinabalu as Sabah Chief Minister for a second term at 1am on Sunday (Nov 30) by Governor Tun Musa Aman, sources say.This comes after unofficial results indicate GRS had won 30 seats.This puts them in position to cobble together with partners Pakatan Harapan and independents the 37 seats needed to form a simple majority in the 73-seat state assembly.Based on unofficial results at the GRS ..

SHAH ALAM - A powerful wave of 'Sabah for Sabahan' sentiment became the defining force of the 17th Sabah state election, reshaping the political landscape and propelling parties like Warisan and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) to significant gains, according to political analyst Professor James Chin.Chin said the results showed a clear rejection of outside interference, particularly from Peninsular Malaysia.Warisan won because of the very strong rise of state nationalism, 'Sabah for Sabahans' and ..

SHAH ALAM West Malaysian DAP leaders "calling the shots" and the partys silence over Albert Teis corruption scandal are among the key reasons behind DAPs heavy losses in the Sabah state election.Speaking to Sinar Daily, political analyst Professor James Chin said the results reflected deep frustration among urban Chinese voters who felt increasingly disconnected from DAPs leadership and performance in the state."There are many reasons why DAP lost. Many Chinese voters were unhappy with DAPs ..

SHAH ALAM The 17th Sabah State Election delivered a harsh lesson for Pakatan Harapan (PH), as DAP suffered a complete wipeout, losing all eight seats it contested.Analysts and party leaders now see the results as a stark signal to reassess strategies and reconnect with voters, particularly within the Chinese community.Sabah PKR Leadership Council Chairman Datuk Mustapha Sakmud acknowledged that the party did not expect to lose a substantial portion of its traditionally strong Chinese voter ..

KOTA KINABALU - Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) candidate Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun has officially won the Karanaan seat in the Sabah State Election on Saturday.Masidi won with 7,081 votes, defeating six other challengers: Anuar Ghani Gilong @ Philip (STAR Sabah), Mukinin @ Mazlan Daiman (Warisan), Karim Adam (KDM), Md Nadzmin Kamin (Barisan Nasional), Georgina George (UPKO) and Naomi @ Neomi Francis (Independent).Back in 2020, Masidi won the Karanaan state seat in the 16th Sabah State Election, ..

KOTA KINABALU The 17th Sabah State Election has seen five independent candidates, including an incumbent, leading in different constituencies despite competition from major party coalitions, according to unofficial results as of 11pm.Among the constituencies, Bandau, Kukusan and Tulid feature four new independent faces, while Pintasan sees incumbent Datuk Fairuz Renddan returning to contest and retaining his seat.Datuk Fairuz Renddan, a former GRS youth chief, secured his second consecutive ..

SHAH ALAM - The 17th Sabah State Election delivered an emphatic blow to DAP, as the party lost all eight seats it contested under the Pakatan Harapan (PH) banner.The crushing defeat, including the high-profile loss of Datuk Chan Foong Hin in Tanjung Aru, marks a deeply embarrassing outcome for the party, exposing the fragility of its traditional voter base in Sabah.This marks the first time since 2004 that DAP will have no representation in the state assembly.Political analyst Associate ..

SHAH ALAM Sabah voters discontent with the Pakatan Harapan (PH)-led administration proved insurmountable in the 17th Sabah State Election, as DAP lost all eight seats it contested.Analysts say that short-term appearances and speeches by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim were insufficient to overcome long-standing grievances held by voters, particularly on issues such as state autonomy and corruption.Political analyst Associate Professor Dr Syaza Shukri from the International Islamic ..

KOTA KINABALU - Supporters at Sri Gaya cheer loudly as Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) appears on the screen leading in 29 seats, creating an energetic atmosphere at the compound of the Chief Ministers official residence.Earlier, GRS supporters and media personnel had gathered there to await both the early vote count and the official results of the Sabah state election.Based on unofficial results as of 10pm, GRS held the strongest lead, followed by Parti Warisan (Warisan) with 15 seats and Barisan ..

KOTA KINABALU Popular Sabah singer Abu Bakar Ellah, who contested under Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat (KDM), has lost after incumbent Datuk Masiung Banah reportedly succeeded in retaining the seat.In the unofficial results, Abu Bakar Ellah, better known as Ampal, was among eight candidates contesting the Kuamut state seat.As of 8.50pm, GRS is leading the early unofficial tally with 22 seats.

SHAH ALAM - In an unexpected turn of events, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS)s own vote tally indicates that former Dewan Rakyat Speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia has lost the Pintasan seat to the incumbent Fairuz Renddan, who contested as an independent candidate.Earlier, Bernama had reported that Pandikar was leading and had won the seat based on unofficial results.

KOTA KINABALU PKR secretary-general Datuk Fuziah Salleh has announced that Pakatan Harapan (PH) has secured enough numbers to form a government together with Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS).Fuziah Salleh said discussions between both sides are currently underway.At the same time, PKR Operations Director Datuk Seri Amiruddin Shari is in talks with Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor to form the government.God willing, we have the numbers to establish the government, she said during a press conference in Kota ..

KOTA KINABALU - Sabah Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee has lost in the seven-cornered contest for the Sugut state seat in the Sabah state election on Saturday.As of 7pm, Ronald secured 1,406 votes, trailing behind Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) heavyweight Datuk James Ratib, who obtained 2,135 votes.Warisans candidate, Aspah Abdullah Sani, received 559 votes, while Barisan Nasionals Mohammad Arifin Pachuk garnered 438 votes.The Sugut seat has a total of 18,435 registered ..

SHAH ALAM DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has taken full responsibility for the partys stunning wipeout in the 17th Sabah state election, where it failed to retain a single seat it once held.He acknowledged the outcome as a clear message from voters, saying the leadership must confront the hard truths behind the defeat.Loke stressed that the party will now undertake a thorough reassessment of its weaknesses, promising internal reform and a renewed ground strategy to win back public ..

KOTA KINABALU A fierce contest for the Karambunai state seat has seen Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate from Pas Datuk Dr Aliakbar Gulasan, taking the lead based on unofficial results so far.The Sabah PN deputy chairman has secured 92 votes, giving him an early advantage over Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) candidate Arshad Idris, who has obtained 63 votes.Warisans Ahmad Jais Otong follows closely with 47 votes, while Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate Datuk Yaakubah Khan, who previously represented ..

KOTA KINABALU - DAP has been completely shut out in Sabah, losing all eight seats it contested.In Kapayan, incumbent Jannie Lasimbang was defeated by a Warisan candidate, based on unofficial results released by Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS).The sweeping loss signals a major setback for Pakatan Harapan (PH).Based on unofficial results, Warisan has captured all six seats previously held by the Democratic Action Party (DAP) in 2020 namely Likas, Kapayan, Elopura, Luyang, Tanjong Papat, and Sri ..

KOTA KINABALU - Former foreign minister Tan Sri Anifah Aman has failed in his attempt to reclaim the Bongawan seat.Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate Mohamad Alamin emerged victorious, defeating Anifah, who contested under the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) banner.According to unofficial results as of 8pm, Alamin beat eight other contenders in the nine-cornered fight for the seat, which has 24,019 registered voters.The contest for Bongawan also featured Dr Daud Yusof from Parti Warisan (Warisan), ..

KOTA KINABALU Parti Warisan (Warisan) has won the Kapayan state seat, defeating the incumbent from Pakatan Harapan (PH) Datuk Jannie Lasimbang.According to unofficial results as of 7.40pm, Warisans candidate Chin Tek Ming is leading in the 12-cornered fight for the seat.Meanwhile, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) has secured another seat with its candidate Syed Ahmad Syed winning in the Balung state constituency, which saw an 11-corner contest.

KOTA KINABALU - Parti Warisan (Warisan) President Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal retains the Senallang seat in the Sabah State Election today.According to unofficial results as of 7.45 pm, he defeated three other challengers: Datuk Marunda KK Ampong, 66, from Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), Mohd Lipai @ Samsu Sundalu, 56,representing Parti Impian Sabah (PIS); and Abdul Majid Angkulan from Parti Bersatu Sasa Malaysia (BERSAMA).In the last 16th State Election,Shafie garnered 6,363 votes with a ..

KOTA KINABALU - Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) president Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has secured an unofficial victory in the Sulaman state seat, reaffirming his long-held political stronghold in the area.The early results signalled not only a continued endorsement of Hajijis leadership but also growing momentum for GRS, which has accumulated nine seats based on the latest unofficial count.The surge of support for the coalition was also reflected across eight other constituencies, including Banggi, ..

PUTATAN Barisan Nasional (BN) Chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has once again reminded all Barisan Nasional candidates that they risk a RM50 million penalty if they choose to abandon the party after the next state government is formed after the state election.Speaking at the Sentuhan Kasih Desa @ Tanjung Keramat Programme in Dataran Pomoi, Zahid said the coalition has learned from the past, especially the previous episode of political defection in the Tanjung Keramat seat.He assured that ..

SHAH ALAM Sabah is set to enter a new chapter in its political landscape as more than half a million young and first-time voters emerge as a decisive bloc in the 17th state election this Saturday, a development that makes the outcome increasingly unpredictable and the ground battle more intense.Political analyst Dr Mohammad Tawfik Yaakub said local issues such as rural development, the future and welfare of youth and the interests of first-time voters are now the top considerations shaping ..

Sabah is witnessing intense political momentum as parties, coalitions and Independent candidates move into the final hours of campaigning ahead of the state election.A total of 596 candidates from 24 political parties and Independent candidates will compete for 73 the Sabah State Legislative Assembly seats in this tomorrow's state election, making this edition one of the most intensed with multi-cornered battles in almost every constituency.Warisan has emerged as the most aggressive party, ..