Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Sabah must seize 'Sarawak moment' to assert local political control, says Upko deputy

KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 2 -- The outcome of Sabah's 17th state election should be seen as a defining moment for the state to chart a new political course free from outside interference, said United Progre... Read More


GRS's sole Chinese assemblyman says Cabinet posts reflect voters' choices

KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 2 -- Gabungan Rakyat Sabah's (GRS) sole Chinese elected representative said that it was acceptable that there were no Chinese representatives in the state Cabinet following the res... Read More


'Umno not beggars, we are kingmakers': Lahad Datu Umno chief asserts party's decisive role in Sabah govt formation

KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 2 -- Sabah Umno should not be treated as a junior partner or "beggar" in the formation of the new state government, as the party holds the decisive numbers to determine who governs... Read More


Unease mounts in Sabah among GRS leaders, independents over BN joining state Cabinet

KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 1 -- Barely three days into the new government and some unease has emerged amidst the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) assemblymen following Barisan Nasional's (BN) surprise inclusion i... Read More


Sabah Cabinet watch: Hajiji's second-term line-up fuels intense backroom jostling

KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 1 -- More than a day after Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor was sworn in as Sabah chief minister, the shape of the new state Cabinet remains unclear - but speculation over key appointments h... Read More


Grassroots revolt as GRS and Upko wings reject BN's entry into Sabah govt

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 1 -- KOTA KINABALU, Dec 1 - The chief minister's decision to bring Barisan Nasional (BN) into the state government has sparked grassroots objections, with several party wings arguin... Read More


Sabah's new Cabinet sees renamed portfolios and familiar old guard, with Pakatan's Jamawi as sole fresh face

KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 1 -- Sabah's new Cabinet line-up features mostly familiar faces, with the exception of Pakatan Harapan's (PH) Datuk Jamawi Jaafar. The line-up was sworn in by Sabah Governor Tun M... Read More


Front-row clues: BN, PBS and Upko leaders' presence hint at Sabah Cabinet shape ahead of swearing-in

KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 1 -- Barisan Nasional (BN) is expected to be part of the new Sabah Cabinet after state Umno secretary Datuk Jafry Arifin was seen seated in the front row at the swearing-in ceremon... Read More


GRS' only Chinese lawmaker left standing, Ben Chong for DCM spot in Hajiji's Sabah Cabinet?

KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 30 -- Tanjong Kapor assemblyman Datuk Ben Chong Chen Bin could be one of three deputy chief ministers if Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor keeps to his election promise. ... Read More


Local tsunami in Sabah as GRS dominates, Warisan surges in cities and peninsula parties suffer wipeout

KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 30 -- Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor emerged as the biggest winner of the 17th Sabah state election, riding on a strong wave of support for state-based... Read More