Tag: Malaysian politics
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Sabah Election Drama: Incumbent GRS and Opponents Spar Over Who Failed More Under Power
In Sabah’s Election Heat: A Clash Over Record and Responsibility The Sabah state electoral narrative has intensified as the ruling Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition and opposition contenders exchange pointed accusations about governance under recent rule. With polling day approaching, both sides are volleying claims about who should bear more responsibility for perceived failures and…
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Zahid: MIC’s Future in BN Hinges on Central Working Committee Decisions
Overview of Zahid’s remarks Malaysian political veteran and UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi signaled that the fate of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) within Barisan Nasional (BN) hinges on a decision by the coalition’s central working committee (CWC). During recent exchanges surrounding MIC’s position, Zahid emphasized that the party’s path forward is not a public…
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Five things to watch at Sabah’s 17th state election: friendly fights, hot seats and more
Sabah’s 17th state election: a tight race on 73 seats The Sabah state election has drawn a bumper field of candidates, with 596 names contesting 73 seats. As campaigning heats up ahead of polling day on November 29, several dominant storylines are taking shape. Voter sentiment, party alliances, and the emergence of high-profile candidates will…
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Anwar Alleges PMs Use Govt Vehicles for Party Events, Including Sabah Campaigns
In Sabah, Anwar Emerges Theorist On Campaign Logistics In a statement tied to the ongoing political climate ahead of Sabah’s state polls, PKR president Anwar Ibrahim alleges that prime ministers have used government vehicles for party events. The assertion, shared during a visit to Sabah where Anwar announced PKR candidates for the November 29 election,…
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That choice belongs to Sabah: Anwar says PH won’t field chief minister candidates
PH does not intend to field a Sabah chief minister candidate In a move that underscores the local-centric approach to Sabah’s politics, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Pakatan Harapan (PH) will not be fielding a candidate for the position of Sabah chief minister. He stressed that the final decision lies with the people of…
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Family Ties and Political Alliances Put to the Test as Sabah’s Campaign Kickoffs
Sabah’s Campaign Begins Amid Intricate Family and Alliance Dynamics The Sabah state election formally opened its campaign season today, placing a spotlight on the delicate balance between family ties and political alliances. With government coalitions already in a tense dance, candidates are navigating a battlefield where personal loyalties and party loyalties collide, and where the…
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Anwar: PH Won’t Field Sabah Chief Minister Candidates — Decision Lies With Sabahans
PH Declines to Nominate a Sabah Chief Minister Candidate In a statement that underscores respect for local autonomy, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Pakatan Harapan (PH) will not field any candidate for the position of Sabah chief minister in the upcoming state elections. He stressed that the choice of who leads Sabah as chief…
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Anwar Ibrahim: Never Profited in Sabah, Emphasizes Integrity
Anwar Ibrahim Highlights Integrity Across Sabah Roles In a candid address, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reiterated a central pillar of his public life: integrity. Speaking about his decades of service in the Malaysian government, he asserted that he has never profited from Sabah, a claim aimed at underscoring the consistency of his governance principles even…
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Star Exit from GRS: Sabah’s Political Shake-Up and What It Means for 2025
Overview: STAR’s Departure Marks a New Phase in Sabah’s Politics The departure of Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) from Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) on 2 October 2025 signals more than a routine reshuffle in Sabah’s coalitions. It reflects a broader pattern of realignments across Malaysia’s eastern states, where local issues, leadership dynamics, and electoral calculations…
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STAR Exits GRS: Sabah’s 2025 Political Shake-Up
Overview: STAR’s Departure and Its Context The exit of Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) from the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition on 2 October 2025 marks a significant but debatably “mortar and pestle” moment in Sabah’s political landscape. Coming just five days before a crucial dissolution or electoral event, the move intensifies the state’s already…