KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof, reminded all political parties in Sabah to conduct their campaigns responsibly as the state enters its official election period.
He urged all sides to uphold democratic values and avoid creating friction within communities during the campaign.
“I hope all contesting parties will campaign with courtesy and in the spirit of democracy, and avoid anything that could cause division not only among the people in Sabah but also our harmony in Malaysia,” he told reporters after officiating the Women of Impact Forum 2025 at the Borneo Cultures Museum today.
He also called on parties and candidates to adhere strictly to election laws throughout the campaign.
“Maintain decorum, follow and comply with all the legal regulations under the election Laws,” he said.
Campaigning for the Sabah State Election began today following the close of nominations.
Sabahan voters will head to the polls on November 29, with 73 seats to be contested.
Sabah is seeing a total of 596 candidates contesting for seats in the 73 constituencies in the upcoming state election.
Election Commission Chairman, Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun, said of this number, 74 are independents, 73 are from Parti Warisan, 72 from Parti Impian Sabah, 55 from Gabungan Rakyat Sabah, 46 from Sabah STAR, 45 from Barisan, 42 from Perikatan, and 40 from Parti KDM.
A total of 25 are from UPKO, 22 from Pakatan, 20 from Parti Kebangsaan Sabah, 17 from Parti Kerjasama Anak Negeri, 16 from Parti Perpaduan Rakyat Sabah, 14 from Bumi Kenyalang, seven from Parti Rumpun Sabah, six from SAPP, five each from Parti Damai Sabah and Perjuangan Rakyat, three each from Pertubuhan Gemilang Anak Sabah, Parti Bangsa Malaysia and Parti Aspirasi Rakyat Sarawak, and one each from Pejuang, Parti Bersatu Sasa Malaysia and Perpaduan.
