TUARAN, Nov. 15 -- An incredible 13 candidates will battle for the Tamparuli state seat.

Tuaran MP Datuk Seri Panglima Madius Tangau of Upko is set to contest against Julia Emelda Ongkili (PIS), Jinitoh Sontori (STARSabah), Arthur Erik Lee (Anak Negeri), Joseph Lee (Warisan), James Lunkapis (KDM), Bonaventure Boniface (GRS), and six independent candidates.

The Independent candidates include Johan Jahid, the son of incumbent Datuk Jahid Jahim, who won the seat for PBS in 2020 with a 3,517-vote majority in a then four-cornered fight.

Other Independent candidates in the fray this time round are Vun Yun Fook, Samson Koroh @ Razali Suffian, Raymond Alfred, and Andrew Mali.

In total, there are 33 candidates for the four hotly contested seat...