Tag: Sabah
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Five Trends to Watch at Sabah’s 17th State Election: Friendly Fights, Hot Seats and High Stakes
Overview: A high-stakes contest for Sabah’s 73 seats The 17th Sabah state election ushers in a crowded field of 596 candidates vying for 73 seats in the state legislative assembly. As polling day on November 29 approaches, here are the five dynamics shaping what promises to be a tight race across Sabah’s vastly different constituencies.…
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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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Five Key Watchpoints Ahead of Sabah’s Esct Election: Friendly Fights, Hot Seats and Close Races
Overview: A Tight Race In Sabah The 17th Sabah state election has drawn a crowded field, with hundreds of candidates vying for 73 seats in the state legislative assembly. As voters head to the polls on November 29, analysts expect a tight race with no single party holding an unassailable lead. The campaign has featured…
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Anwar: PMs Use Govt Vehicles for Party Events in Sabah
Clarifying Anwar’s remarks on government vehicles In a public address during a Sabah visit to announce PKR candidates for the upcoming state polls, party president Anwar Ibrahim asserted that prime ministers have used government vehicles for political campaigns, including party events in Sabah. He framed his remarks as a critique of what he described as…
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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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Sabah Chief Minister: PH Won’t Field CM Candidates, Anwar Says
PH won’t nominate a Sabah chief minister candidate In a statement that underscores the evolving dynamics of Sabah’s political landscape, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Pakatan Harapan (PH) will not nominate any candidate for the position of Sabah chief minister in the ongoing discussions about leadership and governance in the state. He stressed that…
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Family Ties Put to the Test as Sabah’s Election Campaign Opens
Sabah’s Campaign Opens Amid Delicate Family and Political Ties The Sabah state election has begun, and political optimism is tempered by the reality that family loyalties and long-standing alliances may shape the vote as much as policy. With campaigning officially underway, parties tied to different government coalitions are navigating a landscape where cooperation agreements and…
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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…