Thursday, 1 January 2026

Author: Bernama

Sabah Polls: Hajiji says win for GRS is a win for Sabahans

KOTA KINABALU, Sabah: Sabah Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, described the victory of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) in the 17th Sabah State Election (PRN) as a victory for the people of Sabah. In this regard, Hajiji, who is also the GRS Chairman, thanked all the people of Sabah for

Sabah Polls: GRS wins the most seats, State Assembly hung

KOTA KINABALU, Sabah: Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) won the most seats after the official results of the 17th Sabah State Election in all 73 constituencies were announced by the Election Commission. GRS won 29 state seats as opposed to Parti Warisan that won 25 seats. Barisan Nasional (BN) won six seats, Independents five, UPKO three,

Intense negotiations under way to form new Sabah Government

KOTA KINABALU, Sabah: Negotiations to form a new Sabah State Government following the state election are actively taking place at several locations in the city tonight. As of 11:00 pm, the Election Commission (EC) has officially announced the results for 22 seats, but it is understood that parties are actively

Sabah Polls: Federal deputy minister among eight DAP candidates defeated

KOTA KINABALU, Sabah: Federal Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister, Datuk Chan Foong Hin, failed to capture the Tanjung Aru seat in the 17th Sabah State Election today. Chan, who is also Kota Kinabalu Member of Parliament, said that he accepts and respects the election results. “The people of Sabah have made their

Sabah Polls: GRS leading in unofficial results

KOTA KINABALU, Sabah: Unofficial results of the 17th Sabah State Election as of 10:05 pm show that Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) has won 29 seats. The Sabah State Legislative Assembly has 73 seats, and a simple majority of 37 seats is required to form the state government. Parti Warisan has secured victory

Sabah Polls: PH claims it has enough seats with GRS to form the Sabah Government

KOTA KINABALU, Sabah: Pakatan Harapan (PH) claims that it and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) have secured enough seats to form the Sabah Government after the 17th State Election (PRN). PKR Secretary-General, Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh, said PKR’s Central Election Committee Operations Director, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, is currently in negotiations

Main road entrance to Istana Seri Kinabalu tightly guarded

KOTA KINABALU, Sabah: The main road entrance to Istana Seri Kinabalu here tonight is being tightly guarded by police personnel. BERNAMA’s observations found that every vehicle passing through the main gate was inspected, and only those on the approved list were allowed to pass the checkpoint. Media personnel began gathering outside

Sabah Polls: DAP draws blank, Loke takes responsibility

KUALA LUMPUR: The Democratic Action Party (DAP) failed to win any of the eight seats it contested in the 17th Sabah State Election today. DAP Secretary-General, Anthony Loke Siew Fook, said the party accepts and respects the decision made by voters, and also congratulated the parties and candidates who emerged victorious.  “The party leadership

Malaysia retains International Maritime Organisation Council seat

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has secured 13th position out of 20 contested seats, obtaining 129 votes out of a total of 171 valid votes through its nomination for the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council Category C seat for the 2026-2027 term at the 34th Session of the IMO General Assembly. The

Rise in Selangor evacuees caused by floodwaters from north

SHAH ALAM, Selangor: Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, said the rising number of evacuees in the state is due to floodwaters flowing from northern Selangor to Kuala Langat and Sepang. Amirudin said that, as of now, 4,463 people are being housed at 33 temporary relief centres (PPS) in Sabak Bernam, Kuala