Image : Credit PMO Office Diplomacy, Reform, and Political Reality Checks EDITOR’S INTRO 2025 was a year of heightened visibility for Malaysia, regionally and globally, set against cautious reform, economic resilience, and intensifying political recalibration. While Malaysia steered ASEAN through a fragmented geopolitical landscape, domestic politics delivered its own surprises, from landmark courtroom verdicts to…
Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) won 29 seats in the 17th Sabah State Election but needs 37 for a majority in the 73-seat assembly. Warisan secured 25 seats, Barisan Nasional won 6, and independents claimed 13. The political landscape remains fragmented, prompting upcoming negotiations for majority formation.
Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) is leading the unofficial results of the 17th Sabah State Election with 29 seats, followed by Parti Warisan with 18 and Barisan Nasional with nine. GRS is positioned for government formation but still requires alliances, as it does not have the outright majority of 37 seats.
Sabah’s 17th State Election features a record 596 candidates contesting 73 assembly seats. Independent candidates lead with 74 entries, followed by major parties like WARISAN and Parti Impian Sabah. Analysts expect fierce competition and potential vote splitting. The election addresses critical issues such as development and autonomy, promising unpredictability.
Pakatan Harapan has revealed 10 KEADILAN candidates for the Sabah state election scheduled for November 29. President Anwar Ibrahim emphasized their commitment to values-based politics and the rights of Sabahans. The candidates, diverse in background, aim to confront challenges and strengthen leadership for the people’s interests.
