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Malay Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Sabah PKR pledges unity and reform as Mustapha leads party into state polls with PM's backing
KOTA KINABALU, May 31 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sabah is grateful to the Prime Minister for his trust and confidence in the current leadership of Pakatan Harapan (PH) Sabah. 'I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to the Prime Minister for my reappointment as chairman of the State Leadership Council (MPN), a great responsibility in leading PKR Sabah as we prepare for the upcoming 17th State Election (PRN17),' said Datuk Mustapha Sakmud, the chairman of Keadilan Sabah State Leadership Council. He said that in line with the direction of the new leadership and the aspirations of the party, PKR Sabah will strengthen this new direction through a constructive negotiation process with its partners in PH Sabah, aiming to deliver the best possible outcomes for all. 'Our goal, as original Sabahan is to empower and uphold the rights of the state in order to bring the greatest benefit to the people of Sabah,' he said in a statement on Friday. 'We reaffirm our commitment to the principles of unity, progress and reform, and we are determined to continue contributing positively toward the development and prosperity of Sabah under the PH coalition, while also opening avenues of collaboration with both local and national parties.' — The Borneo Post
Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
PKR Sabah thanks PM for trust, vows to uphold state rights
Mustapha KOTA KINABALU (May 31): Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sabah is grateful to the Prime Minister for his trust and confidence in the current leadership of Pakatan Harapan (PH) Sabah. 'I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to the Prime Minister for my reappointment as chairman of the State Leadership Council (MPN), a great responsibility in leading PKR Sabah as we prepare for the upcoming 17th State Election (PRN17),' said Datuk Mustapha Sakmud, the chairman of Keadilan Sabah State Leadership Council. He said that in line with the direction of the new leadership and the aspirations of the party, PKR Sabah will strengthen this new direction through a constructive negotiation process with its partners in PH Sabah, aiming to deliver the best possible outcomes for all. 'Our goal, as original Sabahan is to empower and uphold the rights of the state in order to bring the greatest benefit to the people of Sabah,' he said in a statement on Friday. 'We reaffirm our commitment to the principles of unity, progress and reform, and we are determined to continue contributing positively toward the development and prosperity of Sabah under the PH coalition, while also opening avenues of collaboration with both local and national parties.'
Daily Express
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Anwar begins two-day working visit to Sabah tonight
Published on: Thursday, May 29, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 29, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim begins a two-day working visit to Sabah tonight, with a packed schedule that includes political discussions, a major cultural celebration, and the launch of a new investment project. Anwar is expected to arrive at Kota Kinabalu International Airport around 9.20pm and will meet Sabah Pakatan Harapan leaders in what is believed to be talks related to the upcoming 17th state election (PRN17). On Thursday morning, he is scheduled to officiate the Kaamatan Festival at the Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA) in Penampang at 8am, before proceeding to the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) to launch Phase 1 of ESTEEL Enterprise Sabah Sdn Bhd, a new investment at the Sipitang Oil and Gas Industrial Park (SOGIP). Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor is expected to join him at both events. The Prime Minister will then perform Friday prayers at Masjid Nurul Hikmah in Bukit Padang before departing for Kuala Lumpur at around 1.45pm. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
PKR Sabah defends its plan to contest 13 seats
Published on: Thursday, May 29, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 29, 2025 Text Size: Mohd Guntur also pointed out that PKR is the only national party that has formally enshrined the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) in its party constitution, which underscores the party's commitment to Sabah's rights and autonomy. Kota Kinabalu: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sabah defended its plan to contest 13 seats in the coming 17th Sabah State Election (PRN17), stressing the decision was based on cooperation with political partners and not dictated by the party's national leadership. The clarification comes in response to Star Sabah Information Chief Anuar Ghani, who labelled it as a move by 'political outsiders.' A member of the AMK Malaysia leadership council and Chief of the AMK Pensiangan Branch Mohd Guntur Sangkar, said the proposed list of seats was the result of ongoing discussions between PKR Sabah and its partners in Barisan Nasional (BN) and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS). 'The list was shaped based on a spirit of mature political cooperation, without sidelining the role of local parties. PKR Sabah is not merely a branch that blindly follows central directives,' he said in a statement. He said that since its formation, PKR Sabah has developed through close collaboration between local activists and national leadership, and is deeply rooted in the State. Mohd Guntur also pointed out that PKR is the only national party that has formally enshrined the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) in its party constitution, which underscores the party's commitment to Sabah's rights and autonomy. Advertisement He urged Star to reflect on its own past alignments, particularly its previous cooperation with Perikatan Nasional (PN). 'This was a coalition that openly weakened Sabah's position in MA63 negotiations and failed to deliver on many development promises,' he said. He also said PKR Sabah has remained consistent in championing reform and justice for the people of Sabah, while Star's political stance shifted depending on convenience. 'What Sabah needs is stability and principle, not opportunism,' Mohd Guntur said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Former Warisan star Rampas says not contesting Sabah polls on Upko ticket
KOTA KINABALU: Former beauty queen Jo-Anna Sue Henley Rampas denied claims circulating on social media that she will be contesting in the upcoming state election (PRN17) on a Upko-Pakatan Harapan ticket for the Kiulu (N15) seat. Responding to a viral Facebook post suggesting she had secured support from Upko members to run in Kiulu, Rampas dismissed the claim as completely untrue. 'This is not true. I still remain party-less to this day,' she told The Star. The 36-year-old, once regarded as Warisan's 'poster girl,' also confirmed that no political party has approached her regarding candidacy. "Nobody from Upko has contacted me, prior or even after this viral post … so I don't know where this is stemming from,' she said. Rampas, who was crowned Unduk Ngadau in 2007 and previously contested the seat under Warisan, said her current focus is on academic and media pursuits. 'Right now, I am focusing on my podcast project Smart Talks Sabah and academic research with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas),' she said. She dismissed the viral post as 'baseless and false,' speculating it could be the work of political cyber-troopers. 'Election fever is definitely kicking in... but I am happier interviewing politicians these days than being one,' she quipped. The post, shared by Facebook user Bunga Togingo, quoted a so-called 'reliable source' claiming Rampas was being backed as the Upko-Pakatan candidate in Kiulu for PRN17. It suggested she had a strong chance of winning, citing both the party's large membership in the constituency and her own loyal following. 'If this development materialises, incumbent YB Datuk Joniston Bangkuai could face a tough challenge in retaining his seat,' the post read, referring to the current Kiulu assemblyman from Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS). Rampas, currently on sabbatical from politics while pursuing her doctorate at Unimas, has also been seen attending PBS events, fuelling speculation she might be aligning with the party. However, she clarified that her attendance was strictly professional, as she had been invited to speak based on her academic research, particularly on youth empowerment and political participation under the Undi18 initiative.
