United Sabah National Organisation president Pandikar Amin Mulia expressed strong optimism about capturing the Pintasan seat despite confronting 10 other candidates in the upcoming state election. The veteran politician attributed his outlook to four decades of community engagement and a narrow 84-vote defeat in the previous contest, noting his enhanced preparation and stronger campaign organization compared with prior efforts.
Incumbent assemblyman Fairuz Renddan confirmed his decision to defend the constituency as an independent after resigning from his position leading Gabungan Rakyat Sabah Youth. Fairuz stated that personal principles and dedication to representing young constituents motivated his choice to run without party...
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad will begin selling tickets for Electric Train Service and KTM Intercity routes covering travel through late April, with sales opening in the morning. The railway operator designed this booking window to assist passengers preparing for upcoming festive periods and school breaks.
Starting with the new year, revised timetables will govern ETS and KTM Intercity operations, excluding Shuttle Tebrau services. Daily ETS offerings will reach 34 trips, expanding to 36 on weekends with supplementary Kluang to KL Sentral runs. KTM Intercity will provide 16 services combining the Ekspres Rakyat Timuran and Shuttle Timuran routes using DMU trains.
Sales for Ekspres Selatan connecting JB Sentral and Gemas remain paused...
Sultan Nazrin Shah of Perak presented state honors to 205 individuals at Istana Iskandariah during ceremonies marking his 69th birthday celebration. Raja Permaisuri Perak Tuanku Zara Salim joined the Sultan for the investiture, with additional members of the royal family and Menteri Besar Saarani Mohamad attending the event.
Dr. Abdul Kadir Rifaei Abd Rashid Khairi, head of pathology at Teluk Intan Hospital, led recipients of the Darjah Paduka Cura Si Manja Kini, with 12 others receiving the same distinction. The Sultan awarded the Darjah Paduka Mahkota Perak to 26 people, including Universiti Teknologi MARA deputy rector Mohd Azian Zaidi and a posthumous recognition for former Ayer Kuning assemblyman Ishsam Shahruddin.
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Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah president Arthur Joseph Kurup will compete in a five-way race for the Sook state seat under the Barisan Nasional banner. The deputy agriculture and food security minister faces Gabungan Rakyat Sabah candidate Ellron Angin, alongside representatives from Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku, Parti Warisan and Parti Impian Sabah.
The Nabawan constituency features nine contenders, with GRS candidate Abdul Ghani Mohd Yassin challenging BN's Laui Ompongoh and candidates from seven other political parties. Tulid has emerged as the most crowded battleground with 14 candidates, including Pakatan Harapan's Rufinah Pengeran and six independents competing against representatives from various political organizations.
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Tan Sri Datuk Sir Tiong Hiew King, a 91-year-old businessman and media magnate, was laid to rest at Tiong Memorial Park in Jalan Tebu following a funeral service at New Masland Church in Brooke Drive. The founder of a major media group transformed Chinese-language journalism in Malaysia by overseeing influential publications including Sin Chew Daily, Guang Ming Daily, Nanyang Siang Pau and China Press.
Queen Elizabeth II conferred upon Tiong the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his contributions to business and charitable work in Papua New Guinea. His funeral cortege passed by Menara Rimbunan Hijau at Upper Lanang Road and RH Hotel at Kampung Nyabor Road before reaching his final resting place. He is survived by...
Two constituencies in Sabah's Penampang district are witnessing unprecedented multi-cornered battles during the state election, with Kapayan setting a new record through its 13-candidate contest while Moyog features 12 contenders. The Kapayan race includes two-term incumbent Jannie Lasimbang from DAP facing significant challenges from Warisan's Chin Tek Ming, UPKO's Billy Joe Dominic, and STAR's Bernard Logijin, among others, as voters in this mixed seat weigh economic concerns against infrastructure frustrations.
In Moyog, where 84 percent of voters are Kadazanmurut, Pakatan Harapan and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah are leading the competition for this bellwether constituency. GRS is running Joeynood Aiiko Ronald C Bansin, while PH fielded...
Three constituencies within the Keningau parliamentary district face highly competitive races in the 17th Sabah State Election, with each seat attracting a minimum of seven contenders. Returning Officer Peter Jonu Moinjil confirmed candidate lists for Liawan, Bingkor and Tambunan at the community hall in Keningau.
Liawan features 10 candidates, including incumbent Annuar Ayub Aman from Gabungan Rakyat Sabah, battling nine opponents such as Barisan Nasional representative Nik Mohd Nadzri Nik Zawawi and Adzhar Jasni from Parti Warisan. Bingkor presents another 10-way contest where Rafie Robert attempts to retain the seat previously occupied by his father while facing challenges from Mohd Ishak Ayub of Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku and...
Sabah Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin will defend his Lamag constituency against five challengers in the upcoming state assembly election. His opponents include Johainizamshah Johari from GRS, Mohd Saifulah Lokman representing Warisan, Mazlin Madali of Perikatan Nasional, Salahuddin Anoi from Parti Impian Sabah, and independent contender Mohd Ismail Ayob. Returning officer Yuesri Ismail Yusof confirmed the candidate list after nomination proceedings concluded.
Security personnel arrived early while party members assembled to support their respective candidates. The neighboring Sukau constituency features seven contenders, and the Kuamut seat involves eight candidates, including incumbent assemblyman Datuk Masiung...
The Inanam constituency faces one of the most crowded electoral battles in the state election, with 13 candidates competing for a single seat. Edna Majimbun stands as the only woman in the race while representing Warisan, alongside current PKR assemblyman Datuk Peto Galim and former assemblyman Datuk Kenny Chua from Star.
Additional contenders include Paul Anap from Parti Impian Sabah, Lewis Wong of PKDM, Wong Thien Fook representing Upko, Martin Sibit with GAS, Gordon Lai Han Yung from PBK, Chia Yun Long of Perjuangan Rakyat, Sumali Ahmad representing Rumpun, and Independent candidate Roland Chia. Ten candidates carry party affiliations while two run independently, making this among the most competitive contests in PRN17.
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