Anwar concedes defeat in Sabah
(Bernama) - Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) respects the voters’ decision in yesterday’s Sabah election, which saw Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) securing a simple majority win and the mandate to form…
Shafie Apdal’s legacy: Covid-19 cluster in Sabah
(MMO) - The Ministry of Health reported 150 new Covid-19 cases today amid growing concern over the rise in the infection rate in recent weeks.
Only four of the cases were imported while 146…
Sabah governor asks for time to decide between Bung Moktar and Hajiji for CM’s post
Sabah Umno chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin speaks to reporters after an audience with the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Juhar Mahiruddin at Istana Negeri, Kota Kinabalu September 27, 2020.
(MMO) -…
Bung Moktar and Hajiji enter Istana Negeri to meet Sabah governor
(MMO) - Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) leaders have left the Magellan Sutera Resort after more than two hours of negotiations and are due for an audience before the Tuan Yang Di-Pertua (TYT).…
Annuar Musa says GRS will meet with Sabah governor today, claims 41 lawmakers in coalition’s camp
(MMO) - The leaders of parties in the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah alliance are expected to have an audience with the Sabah governor today, Barisan Nasional secretary-general Tan Sri Annuar Musa said…
PN and BN leaders meet over choice of new chief minister
(Bernama) - Leaders of Perikatan Nasional (PN), including from STAR, and Barisan Nasional (BN) are meeting at a hotel here today, believed to be over the selection of the new chief minister of…
GRS leaders to meet governor today
(FMT) - Gabungan Rakyat Sabah leaders are expected to meet the Sabah governor today today, according to Barisan Nasional secretary-general Annuar Musa.
This follows a meeting of all of GRS’…
Mahathir’s business-first focus failed the Bumiputeras, says economist
(FMT) - The failure to sustain the quality of public education institutions has led to a breakdown in the effectiveness of affirmative action policies for Bumiputeras first slated under the New…
My support is for PN, says victorious independent candidate
(FMT) - Independent candidate Rubin Balang, who won the interior Kemabong seat, has pledged his support for the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition comprising PPBM, STAR and SAPP.
His move gives…
PBS denies linking up with Warisan Plus to form state govt
(FMT) - PBS has denied claims that it would be joining forces with Warisan Plus to form the state government.
“PBS would like to categorically deny claims that it is joining forces with Warisan…
Exceptional show by PN in Sabah polls outshines BN in GRS victory
(FMT) - Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) commendable performance was one of the contributors to Gabungan Rakyat Sabah’s (GRS) victory in the Sabah election last night.
PN, comprising PPBM, STAR and…
Shafie makes no mention of conceding defeat, says Warisan has most seats
(Malaysiakini) - Former Sabah chief minister and Warisan president Mohd Shafie Apdal does not appear ready to concede defeat, declaring that his party won the most number of seats in the Sabah…
Sabahans to decide who’ll be CM, vows Zahid
(FMT) - Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said tonight he would leave it to Sabahans to decide on their chief minister following Gabungan Rakyat Sabah’s (GRS) victory in the state…
Unity of BN, PN and PBS contributed to victory, says Tok Mat
(FMT) - The unity among Barisan Nasional, Perikatan Nasional and PBS was the key to the success of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) in the Sabah elections, Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan said.…
Abang Jo says it again – GPS will not support Anwar to be PM
(The New Sarawak) - WITH rumours swirling again that Gabungan Parti Sarawak will back opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to be the new Prime Minister, coalition chairman Datuk Patinggi…
Sabah election: 48 per cent turnout as at 1pm
(Bernama) - A total of 48 per cent of the eligible voters have cast their ballots as at 1 pm in the 16th Sabah state election today, the Election Commission (EC) said.
This compares with a…
DAP will work with Umno but not if led by Zahid or Najib
(The New Sarawak) - DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng said the party will not work with Umno as long as it remains under the leadership of current president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and his…
PKR not sure if Anwar’s announcement could swing the Sabah election
(MMO) - Sabah PKR chief Datuk Christina Liew said it remains to be seen whether the shock announcement by PKR President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on toppling the federal government will have any…
Sabah election: 41 percent voters turnout as at noon – EC
(Bernama) - Forty-one per cent voter turnout was reported for the Sabah state election as at noon today, compared to 32 per cent reported at 11am.
Election Commission chairman Datuk Abdul Ghani…
BN support shifting to PN, survey finds
(FMT) - A survey by the Society Empowerment and Economic Development of Sabah (SEEDS) has found that support for Barisan Nasional (BN) among Sabahans is shifting towards Perikatan Nasional (PN)…
Bersatu will let Zahid’s statement slide
(Malaysiakini) - Bersatu secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin said his party will not be seeking clarifications from Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi regarding the apparent change in allegiances by…
PAS also needs to explain why it joined Perikatan Nasional, says Umno
(Malaysiakini) - PAS leaders can get the explanations they want from Umno during a Muafakat Nasional meeting next week, said Umno Youth chief Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki today.
At the same time, he…
Agong still in hospital, Anwar’s meeting postponed by a week
(FMT) - Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah will not be granting an audience to anyone for a week as he is currently under observation, a palace official said today.
“He has…
Muhyiddin prepared to step aside or dissolve Parliament
(FMT) - Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin today said he is not power-hungry and that he is acting within the confines of the Federal Constitution.
PKR president Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday claimed…
Constitution key to resolving leadership crisis – Experts
(Bernama) - Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim shocked the nation on Wednesday with his claim that he has strong support from MPs to form a new Federal Government. Some say it is just a political ploy aimed…
PKR warns against blocking Anwar’s audience with Agong
(NST) - Any attempt to block Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim from having an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong at the pleasure of His Majesty is undemocratic and crossing the line, Parti Keadilan…
Ex-Sabah CM Chong slams Warisan for changing its tune on defections
(FMT) - Former Sabah chief minister Chong Kah Kiat has slammed Warisan for “changing its tune” on political defections when it stopped benefitting the party.
In an interview with Daily Express,…
Annuar Musa: Anwar manipulated by others to bait for snap election
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is being used as bait by certain quarters to call for an early general election, Barisan Nasional (BN) secretary-general Tan Sri Annuar Musa said today.
(MMO) - The…
Explain your wavering support for Muhyiddin as PM, PAS tells Umno
The Islamist party’s secretary-general Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan today said if the claims are true, Umno has not complied with the Muafakat Nasional (MN) Charter signed on September 14, 2019 whose…
Early signs of GRS victory, says Muhyiddin after big turnout at ceramah
(FMT) - Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin expressed confidence in Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) winning the Sabah polls, following a big turnout at the coalition’s ceramah perdana here tonight.
As…