PAS said that it has won its first seat in Sabah.PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said that its candidate Aliakbar Gulasan won the Karambunai seat with a slim majority of 371 votes.“Thank God PAS has given birth to its ‘first child’ in Sabah,” PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari wrote on his Facebook page.

PAS said that it has won its first seat in Sabah.PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said that its candidate Aliakbar Gulasan won the Karambunai seat with a slim majority of 371 votes.“Thank God PAS has given birth to its ‘first child’ in Sabah,” PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari wrote on his Facebook page.

PAS hails its ‘first born’ in Sabah

Sabah PKR chief Mustapha Sakmud arrived at the official residence of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah chairperson Hajiji Noor.According to a report by Free Malaysia Today, Hajiji is reportedly due to be sworn in for another term as chief minister tonight.Earlier, PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh had said that PKR Central Election Committee operations director Amirudin Shari is holding discussions with Hajiji regarding the formation of a new Sabah government.

Sabah PKR chief Mustapha Sakmud arrived at the official residence of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah chairperson Hajiji Noor.According to a report by Free Malaysia Today, Hajiji is reportedly due to be sworn in for another term as chief minister tonight.Earlier, PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh had said that PKR Central Election Committee operations director Amirudin Shari is holding discussions with Hajiji regarding the formation of a new Sabah government.

Sabah PKR chief arrives at Hajiji's residence

PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh said that Harapan already has enough seats to form a coalition government with GRS.She added that PKR operations leader Amirudin Shari has met with GRS chairperson Hajiji Noor to discuss the matter.

PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh said that Harapan already has enough seats to form a coalition government with GRS.She added that PKR operations leader Amirudin Shari has met with GRS chairperson Hajiji Noor to discuss the matter.

'We look forward to a new and better Sabah' - Fuziah

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has taken full responsibility for the party’s wipeout in the Sabah state election, where it failed to retain a single seat.Loke said DAP accepts and respects the verdict delivered by voters in all eight constituencies it contested.Based on unofficial results, DAP had been completely wiped out in the polls, losing in all eight seats it contested.

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has taken full responsibility for the party’s wipeout in the Sabah state election, where it failed to retain a single seat.Loke said DAP accepts and respects the verdict delivered by voters in all eight constituencies it contested.Based on unofficial results, DAP had been completely wiped out in the polls, losing in all eight seats it contested.

Silence outside DAP war room, Loke accepts blame for Sabah wipeout

Sabah DAP chief Phoong Jin Zhe said he accepts that his party has lost in the state election even though the full official results have yet to be announced.The party will conduct a post-mortem of the election, he adds."As the Sabah DAP chief, this result reflects the disappointment that the people of Sabah have in us," he said.

Sabah DAP chief Phoong Jin Zhe said he accepts that his party has lost in the state election even though the full official results have yet to be announced.The party will conduct a post-mortem of the election, he adds."As the Sabah DAP chief, this result reflects the disappointment that the people of Sabah have in us," he said.

Sabah DAP chief accepts party’s defeat

Members of the media gathered outside incumbent Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor's official residence where a screen showing the unofficial polling results had been set up.Several GRS members and supporters had also gathered to follow the results.

Members of the media gathered outside incumbent Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor's official residence where a screen showing the unofficial polling results had been set up.Several GRS members and supporters had also gathered to follow the results.

GRS members, supporters gather outside Hajiji's residence

The last voters cast their ballots just before the polling centres closed at 5.30pm for the Sabah polls.According to the Election Commission, 60.94 per cent, or 1,062,114 voters, had cast their ballots by 4.00 pm.The counting of ballots from polling centres that closed earlier is now underway,

The last voters cast their ballots just before the polling centres closed at 5.30pm for the Sabah polls.According to the Election Commission, 60.94 per cent, or 1,062,114 voters, had cast their ballots by 4.00 pm.The counting of ballots from polling centres that closed earlier is now underway,

Sabah polls: Polling centres close, vote counting begins

Former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli claimed Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz was slated to join the party and become an MP through a by-election last year.According to him, this was part of a supposed plan that would ultimately help Nurul Izzah Anwar replace Amirudin Shari as the Selangor menteri besar.However, Rafizi claimed, the idea faltered due to Umno’s fierce objection against PKR poaching their party members.

Former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli claimed Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz was slated to join the party and become an MP through a by-election last year.According to him, this was part of a supposed plan that would ultimately help Nurul Izzah Anwar replace Amirudin Shari as the Selangor menteri besar.However, Rafizi claimed, the idea faltered due to Umno’s fierce objection against PKR poaching their party members.

Rafizi: Zafrul was to join PKR, be MP last year

The Election Commission has announced that 1,062,114 voters or 60.94 percent of total registered voters have came out to vote as of 4pm for the Sabah election.

Sabah polls: Voter turnout at 60.94% as of 4pm - EC

Inspector-General of Police Mohd Khalid Ismail said that 157 police reports related to election offenses, including mischief and provocation on social media, have been received, but no major issues were reported.He had earlier observed the election process at SJK(C) Chung Hwa in the Api-Api state constituency.

Inspector-General of Police Mohd Khalid Ismail said that 157 police reports related to election offenses, including mischief and provocation on social media, have been received, but no major issues were reported.He had earlier observed the election process at SJK(C) Chung Hwa in the Api-Api state constituency.

IGP: 157 police reports lodged over Sabah polls

Electoral watchdog Bersih has called out BN’s Tanjung Keramat candidate Jeffery Nor Mohamed over alleged campaigning on polling day today.Contacted for comments, Bersih acting executive director Asraf Sharafi Azhar said such acts go against Section 26 of the Election Offences Act 1954.The alleged offence occurred less than 100m from SMK Putatan, one of seven polling centres in the Tanjung Keramat constituency, where Jeffery and 26 other family members earlier voted.

Electoral watchdog Bersih has called out BN’s Tanjung Keramat candidate Jeffery Nor Mohamed over alleged campaigning on polling day today.Contacted for comments, Bersih acting executive director Asraf Sharafi Azhar said such acts go against Section 26 of the Election Offences Act 1954.The alleged offence occurred less than 100m from SMK Putatan, one of seven polling centres in the Tanjung Keramat constituency, where Jeffery and 26 other family members earlier voted.

'Radu Tatap Radu!': BN's Jeffery called out for polling day campaigning

The Election Commission has announced that 686,216 voters or 39.37 percent of total registered voters have came out to vote as of noon for the Sabah election.

Sabah polls: Voter turnout at 39.37% as of noon

The Putrajaya Magistrate’s Court granted a six-day remand order against businessperson Albert Tei and Malacca PKR chief Shamsul Iskandar Akin today.In a press conference, Tei’s lawyer, Mahajoth Singh, lamented that he was only allowed to meet his client after the magistrate intervened this morning.Mahajoth said that it was only after the magistrate intervened that they found out Tei was being investigated under Section 16 of the MACC Act.

The Putrajaya Magistrate’s Court granted a six-day remand order against businessperson Albert Tei and Malacca PKR chief Shamsul Iskandar Akin today.In a press conference, Tei’s lawyer, Mahajoth Singh, lamented that he was only allowed to meet his client after the magistrate intervened this morning.Mahajoth said that it was only after the magistrate intervened that they found out Tei was being investigated under Section 16 of the MACC Act.

Court grants 6-day remand against Albert, Shamsul

Businessperson Albert Tei and Malacca PKR chief Shamsul Iskandar Akin arrived at the Putrajaya Magistrate’s Court earlier this morning for their remand hearing.Both men were brought separately to the court, handcuffed and clad in the orange MACC lock-up attire.

Businessperson Albert Tei and Malacca PKR chief Shamsul Iskandar Akin arrived at the Putrajaya Magistrate’s Court earlier this morning for their remand hearing.Both men were brought separately to the court, handcuffed and clad in the orange MACC lock-up attire.

Shamsul, Albert brought to court in handcuffs and detainee attire

The Election Commission has announced that 366,917 voters or 21.05 percent of total registered voters have came out to vote as of 10am for the Sabah election.Polling centres opened at 7.30am and will close at 6pm.

The Election Commission has announced that 366,917 voters or 21.05 percent of total registered voters have came out to vote as of 10am for the Sabah election.Polling centres opened at 7.30am and will close at 6pm.

Sabah polls: 21.05% voter turnout as of 10am

Warisan President Mohd Shafie Apdal cast his vote at SK Bubul in Semporna at approximately 8:45 am.Speaking to reporters outside the polling centre, Shafie expressed his hope that all parties would respect the democratic process and allow space for the people of Sabah to decide their own future.

Warisan President Mohd Shafie Apdal cast his vote at SK Bubul in Semporna at approximately 8:45 am.Speaking to reporters outside the polling centre, Shafie expressed his hope that all parties would respect the democratic process and allow space for the people of Sabah to decide their own future.

Shafie hopes Sabahans will be given the right to determine their future

The Election Commission Chief Ramlan Harun visited SJK (C) Chung Hwa, one of the polling centres for the Sabah polls in Kota Kinabalu at around 9.45am.Polling centres are open, and voting is underway for the Sabah election.At the heart of the election is a battle between those aligned to Putrajaya, like Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), BN, and Pakatan Harapan, and parties positioning themselves as state rights proponents like Warisan, Upko, and Star.

The Election Commission Chief Ramlan Harun visited SJK (C) Chung Hwa, one of the polling centres for the Sabah polls in Kota Kinabalu at around 9.45am.Polling centres are open, and voting is underway for the Sabah election.At the heart of the election is a battle between those aligned to Putrajaya, like Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), BN, and Pakatan Harapan, and parties positioning themselves as state rights proponents like Warisan, Upko, and Star.

EC chief visits polling centre

Rain on Sabah's West Coast, particularly in Kota Kinabalu, did not stop the public from heading out early to vote in the Sabah polls.A Malaysiakini survey at several polling centers found that voters had gathered as early as 7 am, even though the 882 polling centers were only officially opened at 7:30 am.MetMalaysia, through a post on Facebook this morning, had reminded voters to plan their journey carefully.

Rain on Sabah's West Coast, particularly in Kota Kinabalu, did not stop the public from heading out early to vote in the Sabah polls.A Malaysiakini survey at several polling centers found that voters had gathered as early as 7 am, even though the 882 polling centers were only officially opened at 7:30 am.MetMalaysia, through a post on Facebook this morning, had reminded voters to plan their journey carefully.

Sabah polls: Voters undeterred by rain

Polling centres are open, and voting is underway for the Sabah election.A total of 73 seats are up for grabs, with 37 needed to form a government.

Polling centres are open, and voting is underway for the Sabah election.A total of 73 seats are up for grabs, with 37 needed to form a government.

Voting begins for Sabah polls, voters line-up from 7am

Residents of Kg Kitangang, Sugud, Penampang, together with members of the civil defence force, worked to clear a fallen tree that was blocking the road this morning.Families in the area were unable to leave their homes to vote after several trees fell due to heavy rainfall.The residents are voters from the Moyog constituency.Video credit: Jason Santos | Malaysiakini

Residents of Kg Kitangang, Sugud, Penampang, together with members of the civil defence force, worked to clear a fallen tree that was blocking the road this morning.Families in the area were unable to leave their homes to vote after several trees fell due to heavy rainfall.The residents are voters from the Moyog constituency.Video credit: Jason Santos | Malaysiakini

Sabah polls: Residents, Civil Defence Force clears fallen tree blocking road

PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man's full speech at 'Ceramah Mega Kasi Bagus Sabah' in Taman Putera Jaya on Nov 27, 2025.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/reel/1286157299936331

PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man's full speech at 'Ceramah Mega Kasi Bagus Sabah' in Taman Putera Jaya on Nov 27, 2025.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/reel/1286157299936331

[Full Video] Tuan Ibrahim's full speech at 'Ceramah Mega Kasi Bagus Sabah'

PN chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin's full speech at 'Ceramah Mega Kasi Bagus Sabah' in Taman Putera Jaya on Nov 27, 2025.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/reel/1286157299936331

PN chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin's full speech at 'Ceramah Mega Kasi Bagus Sabah' in Taman Putera Jaya on Nov 27, 2025. Video source:https://www.facebook.com/reel/1286157299936331

[Full Video] Muhyiddin Yassin's speech at PN's 'Ceramah Mega Kasih Bagus Sabah'

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's full speech at the Harapan Urang Sabah Grand Finale Programme in Api Api on 27 November, 2025.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/reel/867496235970270

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's full speech at the Harapan Urang Sabah Grand Finale Programme in Api Api on 27 November, 2025. Video source:https://www.facebook.com/reel/867496235970270

[Full Video] PM Anwar Ibrahim's speech at Pakatan Harapan campaign in Api-Api, Sabah

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJ Apple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC [KiniNews] The MACC had detained businessperson Albert Tei as well as Shamsul Iskandar Akin and a woman identified as Sofia Rini Buyong to assist in the investigations into allegations of corruption.Shamsul was detained at the MACC headquarters at 12.51pm after he arrived to have his statement recorded.Meanwhile, Tei was detained at 10.15am today at his residence following a raid by the MACC.MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said that while Tei was initially expected to present himself on Dec 1, he was later informed to appear earlier, but “refused to do so and did not cooperate with MACC’s investigations.”Azam also denied claims that the anti-graft agency’s officers had pointed a weapon at Tei during his arrest.Sofia Rini was detained at 10.30pm yesterday at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya and has been remanded for four days.___________________In conjunction with Malaysiakini turning 26 and the upcoming Sabah State Election, from now to 30 November, you can subscribe or renew your Malaysiakini package with 25% off. Click the link to enjoy this exclusive offer. https://mk.my/LJXGiBQ

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJ Apple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC [KiniNews] The MACC had detained businessperson Albert Tei as well as Shamsul Iskandar Akin and a woman identified as Sofia Rini Buyong to assist in the investigations into allegations of corruption.Shamsul was detained at the MACC headquarters at 12.51pm after he arrived to have his statement recorded.Meanwhile, Tei was detained at 10.15am today at his residence following a raid by the MACC.MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said that while Tei was initially expected to present himself on Dec 1, he was later informed to appear earlier, but “refused to do so and did not cooperate with MACC’s investigations.”Azam also denied claims that the anti-graft agency’s officers had pointed a weapon at Tei during his arrest.Sofia Rini was detained at 10.30pm yesterday at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya and has been remanded for four days.___________________In conjunction with Malaysiakini turning 26 and the upcoming Sabah State Election, from now to 30 November, you can subscribe or renew your Malaysiakini package with 25% off. Click the link to enjoy this exclusive offer. https://mk.my/LJXGiBQ

#KiniNews: MACC arrests Albert, Shamsul and Sofia Rini; denies pointing gun at Albert

Ex-police chief Musa Hassan has joined the Pakatan Rakyat security advisory council as an adviser, in light of recent incidents of political violence. The council is to assist with a peaceful transition of power, should Pakatan form the federal government in the 13th general election, as well as to ensure an orderly campaign.

Ex-IGP Musa Hassan joins PR Security Council