KOTA KINABALU, Jan. 5 -- The year 2025 ended with one of Sabah's most pivotal political developments as the 17th State Election on November 29 reaffirmed Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) as the largest political force, positioning it once again at the centre of State governance.

The election, held amid heightened political anticipation, delivered a hung assembly with no coalition achieving the 37-seat simple majority required. Yet GRS emerged dominant with 29 seats, securing the strongest mandate to lead post-election negotiations.

Warisan, led by Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal, mounted a notable resurgence and captured 25 seats, firmly re-establishing itself as Sabah's main opposition bloc while showcasing its enduring support base across sev...