2025 Sabah state election Last updated December 10, 2025 State election in Sabah, Malaysia
2025 Sabah state election Registered 1,784,843 Turnout 1,148,476 (64.35%) Results by party
The 2025 Sabah state election , formally the 17th Sabah general election , [ 1] [ e] was held on 29 November 2025. All 73 seats were contested to elect members of 17th Sabah State Legislative Assembly . No constituencies were added or removed in a redistribution from the previous election .
Incumbent Chief Minister Hajiji Noor led his Gabungan Rakyat Sabah majority coalition government to seek a second five-year term. GRS was primarily challenged by WARISAN , led by state opposition leader Shafie Apdal . Other parties such as Barisan Nasional , Pakatan Harapan , KDM , Perikatan Nasional , STAR , SAPP , UPKO , Parti Impian Sabah , and other minor parties and independents also contested in this election.
The state election resulted in a hung assembly for the second time since the 2018 Sabah state election . GRS won the most seats in the Sabah State Legislative Assembly with 29 seats.
Background Traditionally, state elections are held simultaneously with the parliamentary election but each state can decide when to hold its election. This is because state assemblies are dissolved by their respective ruler or governor on the advice of the chief minister of the state.
The pre-election state government led by Hajiji was formed following the 2023 Sabah political crisis , where UMNO Sabah had attempted to engineer the formation of a new government by retracting its support for Hajiji in the state legislative assembly. The attempt failed and resulted in the exclusion of UMNO and Malaysian United Indigenous Party (BESATU) from GRS and the state government. Pakatan Harapan, with whom Hajiji's GRS was allied at the federal level , was instead brought into the state government.
In the lead-up to the election, GRS and Pakatan Harapan agreed to an electoral pact to avoid contesting against each other. Unhappy with the decision, GRS component parties STAR and SAPP left the coalition and contested the election together. [ 2] Separately, UPKO exited Pakatan Harapan, citing differences in understanding, particularly over issues of state rights and autonomy, as well as frustrations surrounding the political leadership of Pakatan Harapan's Sabah chapter. [ 3]
The state election was held against a backdrop of increased nationalist or regionalist sentiment, encapsulated by the "Sabah for Sabahans" slogan, related to the state's fight for autonomy, [ 4] including over the issue of revenue sharing. Other prominent issues included a mining license corruption scandal, which implicated members of the ruling GRS alliance as well as the federal government through a series of secret recordings made by businessman Albert Tei released over the course of a year. [ 5] [ 6]
Electoral system Elections in Malaysia are conducted at the federal and state levels. Federal elections elect members of the Dewan Rakyat , the lower house of Parliament , while state elections in each of the 13 states elect members of their respective state legislative assembly . As Malaysia follows the Westminster system of government, the head of government (Prime Minister at the federal level and the Menteri Besar/Chief Ministers/Premier at the state level) is the person who commands the confidence of the majority of members in the respective legislature – this is normally the leader of the party or coalition with the majority of seats in the legislature.
The Legislative Assembly consists of 73 members, known as Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), that are elected for five-year terms. Each MLA is elected from a single-member constituencies using the first-past-the-post voting system ; each constituency contains approximately an equal number of voters. If one party obtains a majority of seats, then that party is entitled to form the government, with its leader becoming the Chief Minister. In the event of a hung parliament , where no single party obtains the majority of seats, the government may still form through a coalition or a confidence and supply agreement with other parties. In practice, coalitions and alliances in Malaysia, and by extension, in Sabah, generally persist between elections, and member parties do not normally contest for the same seats.
The voting age is currently 18. [ 7] [ 8] [ 9] [ 10] Elections are conducted by the Election Commission of Malaysia , which is under the jurisdiction of the Prime Minister's Department . Malaysia practices automatic voter registration but does not practice compulsory voting .
Preparations On 27 March 2024, State Chairman of Barisan Nasional (BN) and United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) of Sabah Bung Moktar Radin dismissed the possibility of Sabah BN to work with Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition led by Chief Minister Hajiji Noor .
Hajiji meanwhile, said that GRS is open to collaboration from other parties, but insists that the preference is working together with Pakatan Harapan (PH), who joined the Sabah government after BN withdrawal during the 2023 Sabah political crisis . [ 11] Parti Warisan Sabah (WARISAN) also were interested in cooperating with GRS for the elections, but according to its president Shafie Apdal , its invitation to discuss such collaborations were turned down by GRS several times. [ 12]
Meanwhile, Perikatan Nasional (PN) have announced its intention to contest all 73 state seats in its first foray into the state, the move which led to Sabah Progressive Party 's (SAPP) exit from PN, as announced by party leader Yong Teck Lee in December 2024, as SAPP insists that only party which has origins in Sabah are allowed to contest the election. [ 13] SAPP will contest the election under GRS, the local coalition which it is a component in parallel with PN since 2020. This is the first time PN contesting the election under its own banner, although its component party Sabah BERSATU have contested and won seats before, under PH (PKR) and GRS in the 2018 and 2020 state elections respectively. PAS and GERAKAN also have contested in Sabah before, with GERAKAN having won seats under BN banner.
On 15 December 2024, Social Democratic Harmony Party (KDM), through its President Peter Anthony also confirmed that the party would contest the election as a party, without being in a coalition and working together with other parties, targeting 43 state seats. Anthony, who is also the Melalap MLA however, announced that he would not contest the election and defend the Melalap state seat in the election, in view of the pending appeal to his court case. [ 14] After Peter loses his final appeal on 4 March 2025 and sentenced to jail immediately, the party moved on 7 March 2025 to appoint his daughter Priscella Peter as the acting President. [ 15]
On 15 January 2025, PN, through its Deputy Chairman Hamzah Zainudin launched the slogan 'Kasi Bagus Sabah' (Make Sabah Great Again in English ) as part of its preparations for contesting the election. [ 16]
On 16 January 2025, the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA), through its President Wee Ka Siong , confirmed that the party would contest in the election.
On 2 October 2025, the Homeland Solidarity Party (STAR) and Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) has left the ruling Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition. However 5 of STAR MLA decided to stay with GRS for the election, and were expelled from STAR. [ 17]
On 6 October 2025, Chief Minister Hajiji Noor officially announced the dissolution of the 16th Sabah State Legislative Assembly . [ 18]
United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) announced on 10 November 2025 that it has exited the PH coalition and will contest under its own banner, a day after its leader, Ewon Benedick resigned as federal cabinet minister. [ 19]
Timeline The key dates are listed below.
Date Event 6 October 2025 Dissolution of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly. [ 20] 16 October 2025 Issue of the Writ of Election 15 November 2025 Nomination Day 15 - 28 November 2025 Campaigning Period 25 - 28 November 2025 Early Polling Day For Postal, Overseas and Advance Voters 29 November 2025 Polling Day
Candidates No. Parliamentary No. State Constituency Number of Voters Incumbent Member Incumbent Coalition Political coalitions and respective candidates and coalitions Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) Heritage Party (WARISAN) Barisan Nasional (BN) Pakatan Harapan (PH) Perikatan Nasional (PN) Social Democratic Harmony Party (KDM) Gerakan Bersatu Sabah (GBS) United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) Parti Impian Sabah (IMPIAN) Sabah Native Cooperation Party (ANAK NEGERI) Others Candidate name Party Candidate name Party Candidate name Party Candidate name Party Candidate name Party Candidate name Party Candidate name Party Candidate name Party Candidate name Party Candidate name Party Candidate name Party Candidate name Party Candidate name Party Candidate name Party Candidate name Party Candidate name Party Candidate name Party Candidate name Party P167 Kudat N01 Banggi 9,484 Mohammad Mohamarin GRS (GAGASAN ) Mohammad Mohamarin GAGASAN Zainal Romio WARISAN Normalah Rasik UMNO Not contesting Rahimah Majid BERSATU Not contesting Salbin Muksin STAR Not contesting Among Timbul IMPIAN Abdul Razak Abdul Salam ANAK NEGERI Halman Maniuk PBK Azlan Raymon Majumah PKS Azry Hussin Independent (BLACK) Nasib Samodi Independent Hussin Masuddin Independent N02 Bengkoka 18,056 Harun Durabi BN (UMNO )Samuil Mopun PBS Fauziah Stephens WARISAN Harun Durabi UMNO Berusli Kimin BERSATU Richard Mazagi KDM Maklin Masiau STAR Junsim Rumunzing UPKO Matin Ugung IMPIAN Not contesting Gunsanad Malingka PBK Jomin Mogompit Independent (BLACK) Kpd Oding Independent N03 Pitas 17,574 Ruddy Awah GRS (GAGASAN ) Ruddy Awah GAGASAN Harun Ismail WARISAN Bolkiah Ismail UMNO Not contesting Abdul Hamid Kimin KDM Not contesting Not contesting Kinchin Boluot IMPIAN Nazri Santong Independent N04 Tanjong Kapor 34,001 Ben Chong Chen Bin GRS (GAGASAN ) Ben Chong Chen Bin GAGASAN Terence Au Soon Fui WARISAN Kevin Lee Sip Kim MCA Muhammad Affan Jumahat BERSATU Not contesting Shawn Davey Robert Lee STAR Jetol Dangin IMPIAN Awang Karim Abdul Kadir ANAK NEGERI Abdul Halim Yussof PBK Bonny Berman SPP Verdon Bahanda Independent (BLACK) Abdul Rahim Madtaip Independent P168 Kota Marudu N05 Matunggong 29,176 Julita Majungki GRS (PBS ) Julita Majungki PBS Jornah Mozihim WARISAN Not contesting Not contesting Wetrom Bahanda KDM Not contesting J Ojilim Asam IMPIAN Not contesting Freddy Chong Yee Vui PKS Ainin Ekon Independent N06 Bandau 27,390 Wetrom Bahanda KDM Redonah Bahanda GAGASAN Rizam Abd Rahman WARISAN Willey Lampaki UMNO Zaidi Jatil PKR Jaiping Minsu Lumindang KDM Shirewin D Patrick STAR Suzie Salapan UPKO Sauting Rabuyot IMPIAN Jupperi Lenson PBK Siti Haima Jailani PKS Norman Tulang ASPIRASI Maijol Mahap Independent Jolius Majawai Independent N07 Tandek 29,244 Hendrus Anding GRS (PBS ) Hendrus Anding PBS Jilid Zainuddin Kuminding WARISAN Not contesting Not contesting Benson Tuyundo KDM Arlinsia Agang STAR Jamil M Zakariah @ Majingkin UPKO Abel Pangair IMPIAN James Gantukok PBK P169 Kota Belud N08 Pintasan 15,896 Fairuz Renddan GRS (GAGASAN ) Pandikar Amin Mulia USNO Abdullah Otong WARISAN Tadzul Radim UMNO Awang Salleh Makmud BERSATU Almudin Kaida KDM Raplin Samat STAR Not contesting Lomog Rudin @ Efejus Rudin IMPIAN Mohd Rizal Saiman Independent (BLACK) Syarif Mohd Shukree Danchingan Independent Fairuz Renddan Independent N09 Tempasuk 17,116 Mohd Arsad Bistari GRS (GAGASAN ) Mohd Arsad Bistari GAGASAN Mohd Khidir Lamsil WARISAN Azwan Norjan UMNO Not contesting John Samud KDM Walter Mark Mukis STAR Timuti Majitol IMPIAN Rimin Maun PKS N10 Usukan 24,235 Salleh Said Keruak BN (UMNO ) Japlin Akim GAGASAN Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis WARISAN Salleh Said Keruak UMNO Not contesting Mohd Lin Harun STAR Jefris Muadis IMPIAN Ajun Meliyon Independent N11 Kadamaian 26,240 Ewon Benedick PH (UPKO )Mudezam Muyau @ James Muyou PBS Norman Simon WARISAN Not contesting Josely Taising KDM Davylandon Rub STAR Ewon Benedick UPKO Daibi Mandadi IMPIAN Priskila Akwila Senim ANAK NEGERI Judin Tingih PBM P170 Tuaran N12 Sulaman 18,352 Hajiji Noor GRS (GAGASAN ) Hajiji Noor GAGASAN Mokhtar Hussin WARISAN Shahnon Rizal Thaijuddin UMNO Tiaminah @ Siti Aminah Ele BERSATU Not contesting Not contesting Not contesting Pajudin Nordin IMPIAN Not contesting N13 Pantai Dalit 26,346 Jasnih Daya GRS (GAGASAN ) Jasnih Daya GAGASAN Aliasgar Basri WARISAN Alfian Sambas UMNO Mohd Zulkernain Osman BERSATU Jaesman Jaess Gipin KDM Francis Fahir STAR Not contesting Liam Tawil IMPIAN Not contesting N14 Tamparuli 26,767 Jahid Jahim GRS (PBS )Bonaventure Boniface PBS Joseph Lee Han Kyun WARISAN Not contesting Not contesting Gaim James Lunkapis KDM Jinitoh Sontori STAR Wilfred Madius Tangau UPKO Julia Ongkili IMPIAN Arthur Erik Lee ANAK NEGERI Aliusus Sipil RUMPUN Raymond Alfred Independent (BLACK) Andrew Mali Independent Samson S Koroh Independent Vun Yun Fook Independent Johan Jahid Independent N15 Kiulu 17,191 Joniston Bangkuai GRS (PBS ) Joniston Bangkuai PBS Saibin Gunsari WARISAN Henry Saimpon KDM Terence Sinti STAR Joisin Romut UPKO Niyky @ Niky J Bosikol IMPIAN Trevor Kenneth Maringking ANAK NEGERI Dusi Gingging PKS P171 Sepanggar N16 Karambunai 39,247 Yakubah Khan BN (UMNO )Arshad Idris GAGASAN Ahmad Jais Otong WARISAN Yakubah Khan UMNO Aliakbar Gulasan PAS Not contesting Stephen Teo STAR Not contesting Adis Jalie IMPIAN Not contesting Mohd Yunus Ibrahim PBK Matkri Kassim PKS Azman Fathil GAS Hates Abdul SPP Saikam Salinggou Perpaduan N17 Darau 33,016 Azhar Matussin WARISAN Mohamed Razali Razi GAGASAN Azhar Matussin WARISAN Arfanshah Abdul Gafar UMNO Nabila Norsahar BERSATU Nordin Thani KDM Not contesting Merlah Osman IMPIAN N18 Inanam 45,525 Peto Galim PH (PKR )Not contesting Edna Majimbun WARISAN Not contesting Peto Galim PKR Not contesting Lewis Wong Lee Kah KDM Kenny Chua Teck Ho STAR Wong Thien Fook UPKO Paul Anap IMPIAN Joseph Linggian @ Joseph Chong ANAK NEGERI Martin Sibit GAS Chia Yun Kong PR Gordon Lai Han Yung PBK Sumali @ Marino Ahmad RUMPUN Shone Majimbun Independent (BLACK) Roland Chia Ming Shen Independent P172 Kota Kinabalu N19 Likas 19,100 Tan Lee Fatt PH (DAP )Tham Yun Fook WARISAN Ginger Phoong Jin Zhe DAP Not contesting Yong Yit Jee SAPP Not contesting Louis Yong Yin Loong IMPIAN Lam Hon Ket ANAK NEGERI Candy Chiew PBK Ku Yuck Cheong PKS N20 Api-Api 17,782 Christina Liew Chin Jin PH (PKR )Loi Kok Liang WARISAN Thonny Chee PKR Ting Shu Kiong STAR Ng Chun Sua IMPIAN Not contesting Soh Kee Suat PBK N21 Luyang 35,262 Ginger Phoong Jin Zhe PH (DAP )Samuel Wong Tshun Chuen WARISAN Chan Loong Wei DAP Ooi Hong Wee GERAKAN Gee Tian Siong SAPP Paul Chong Hock Keing IMPIAN P173 Putatan N22 Tanjung Aru 21,264 Junz Wong Hong Jun WARISAN Junz Wong Hong Jun WARISAN Chan Foong Hin DAP Suhaimi Buang BERSATU Hiew Choon Yu STAR Dennison R Indang UPKO Yee Wee Ping IMPIAN Loh Ee Eng PBK Mohamed Zaim Ansawi Independent (BLACK) Ritchie Jay Cheng Independent N23 Petagas 20,116 Awang Ahmad Sah Awang Sahari GRS (GAGASAN ) Uda Sulai WARISAN Awang Husaini Sahari PKR Mohd Afifi Shaiffuddin PAS Adelaide Cornelius KDM Annita Shiela Among STAR Jason Lee Nyuk Soon UPKO Aslin Samat IMPIAN Sabrezani Sabdin ANAK NEGERI Patrick @ Peter Manius Independent Awang Ahmad Sah Awang Sahari Independent Patrick @ Peter Manius Independent N24 Tanjung Keramat 26,113 Shahelmey Yahya BN (UMNO )Shah Alfie Yahya Ahmad Shah GAGASAN Mohammad Firdaus Diun WARISAN Jeffrey Nor Mohamed UMNO Not contesting Farish Adamz Shah @ Kanny BERSATU Sugarah @ Segarah Miasin KDM Azni Mohd Salleh STAR Rosdy Wasli UPKO Mahadthir Asbollah IMPIAN Mil Kusin Abdillah ANAK NEGERI Jasni Matlani PBK Saifullah Phang Abdul Malik Independent P174 Penampang N25 Kapayan 49,597 Jannie Lasimbang PH (DAP )Not contesting Chin Tek Ming WARISAN Not contesting Jannie Lasimbang DAP Not contesting Edwin Bosi KDM Bernard Abel Logijin STAR Billy Joe Dominic UPKO Chin Ling Ling IMPIAN Wong Kong Fooh ANAK NEGERI Sylvester Molukun @ Sylvester Chin ASPIRASI Kuo Lee On PBK Lasius Miki PR Cyril Gerald Liew Independent (BLACK) Len Lip Fong @ Land Lip Fong Independent Sabaria @ Sabariah Aziz Independent N26 Moyog 31,084 Darell Leiking WARISAN Joeynodd Bansin PBS Terrence Siambun WARISAN Remysta Taylor PKR Francis Mojikon BERSATU Mckery Victor KDM Joeseph Suleiman STAR Donald Peter Mojuntin UPKO Cleftus Stephene Spine IMPIAN Not contesting Walter Norbert Johnny PBK Richard Ronald Dompok PKS Ricky Chang Onn Pin Independent (BLACK) Peter Maurice Lidadun Independent P175 Papar N27 Limbahau 20,225 Juil Nuatim GRS Juil Nuatim PBS Roger Roy Valentine Amandus WARISAN Not contesting Adrian Alexander BERSATU Malik Luman KDM Edward Dagul SAPP Nelson Angang UPKO Joseph Philip Kulip IMPIAN Julianus Moncigil ANAK NEGERI Marcellus Tambud Independent (BLACK) Linda Beda Dunstan Independent N28 Kawang 23,823 Ghulam Haidar Khan Bahadar GRS (GAGASAN ) Ghulam Haidar Khan Bahadar GAGASAN Nin Jelih WARISAN Jamal Narubi UMNO Not contesting Not contesting Beverley Natalie Koh STAR Not contesting Samail Bulongik IMPIAN Not contesting N29 Pantai Manis 20,026 Mohd Tamin Zainal BN (UMNO )Pg Saifuddin Pg Tahir Petra GAGASAN Aidi Moktar WARISAN Redzuan Kupamuthu @ Ismail UMNO Faizal Julaili BERSATU Mohamad Tamin KDM Richard Vitales @ Charles STAR Mohamad Azzmi Ahmad IMPIAN Ag Damit @ Ag Sahzain Abdul Razak ANAK NEGERI P176 Kimanis N30 Bongawan 24,019 Daud Yusof WARISAN Anifah Aman PCS Daud Yusof WARISAN Mohamad Alamin UMNO Ridzuan Agus Payong BERSATU Peter Matinjal KDM Dolores Michael STAR Royston Adven IMPIAN Not contesting Hussin Dasar @ Esah PPRS Md Haris Md Tahir Independent N31 Membakut 18,563 Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif GRS (GAGASAN ) Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif GAGASAN Mohamad Said @ Ismail Said WARISAN Rusman Dulamit UMNO Not contesting Not contesting Adrian Lajim STAR Rowindy Lawrence Odong UPKO Kamal Idris IMPIAN Yahya Ahmad ANAK NEGERI Suliaman Alladad PKS Aziz Angkiu @ Jaafar PPRS Haslan Wasli Independent (BLACK) P177 Beaufort N32 Klias 22,277 Isnin Aliasnih GRS (GAGASAN ) Isnin Aliasnih GAGASAN Mohd Shaid Othman WARISAN Osin Jilon UMNO Mohamad Hisyam Hazaril BERSATU Mohamad Arifin Brahim KDM Not contesting Not contesting Matlani Sabli IMPIAN Not contesting Jismit Japong PKS Kaliwon Edi PPRS Edwin Louis Independent N33 Kuala Penyu 22,288 Limus Jury GRS (GAGASAN ) Limus Jury GAGASAN Monih Epin WARISAN Awang Aslee Lakat UMNO Not contesting Not contesting Walter Philip Michael STAR Dini Ginsik IMPIAN Jonehtan Matheus PKS P178 Sipitang N34 Lumadan 22,165 Ruslan Muharam GRS (PBS ) Ruslan Muharam PBS Mohammad Noorizuan Awang WARISAN Mohd Nazri Abdullah UMNO Abdul Jarih Ukin KDM Amit Basrin STAR Jurinah Nasir IMPIAN N35 Sindumin 25,536 Yusof Yacob GRS (GAGASAN )Not contesting Yusri Pungut WARISAN Not contesting Yamani Hafez Musa PKR Dg Nor Syafiqah Hamid BERSATU Sani Miasin KDM Moktar Matussin STAR Markus Buas IMPIAN Kanafia Bujang PKS Abdillah Jalaf Independent Ibrahim Tuah @ Jipun Independent Wilson Liou Independent P179 Ranau N36 Kundasang 24,582 Joachim Gunsalam GRS (PBS ) Joachim Gunsalam PBS Jeffrey Guopog WARISAN Japirin Sahadi PBRS Not contesting Atong Antong BERSATU Jeffry Mohd Ali KDM Japiril Suhaimin Bandaran SAPP Rogers Tiam UPKO Edward Jamkim @ Paul Arif IMPIAN Nazarul Khaiwala Wahab ANAK NEGERI Jackson Musi Independent N37 Karanaan 18,696 Masidi Manjun GRS (GAGASAN ) Masidi Manjun GAGASAN Mukinin Malapan WARISAN Nadzmin Kaim UMNO Not contesting Karim Adam KDM Anuar Ghani STAR Georgina L George UPKO Not contesting Not contesting Naomi @ Neomi Francis Independent N38 Paginatan 26,881 Abidin Madingkir STAR Abidin Madingkir GRS Juhaili Sidek WARISAN Junaidi Sahat UMNO Rusdin Riman KDM Feddrin Tuliang STAR Not contesting Linus Yubod @ Md Haidi Md Badawi IMPIAN Rubica Gabayoi ANAK NEGERI Vennex Jasmin @ Miki PBM Bensin @ Sin Dani PR Ivan Mario Benedict Independent P180 Keningau N39 Tambunan 29,187 Jeffrey Gapari Kitingan STAR Victor P Paut GAGASAN Bianus Kontong WARISAN Not contesting Jikol Tagua KDM Jeffrey Gapari Kitingan STAR Kenneth Edwin N IMPIAN Dionysia Ginsos ANAK NEGERI Gulit Rukag SPP N40 Bingkor 31,305 Robert Tawik STAR Rafie Robert GAGASAN Benedict Martin Gunir WARISAN Niklos Ongoh KDM Mohd Ishak Ayub STAR Kennedy John UPKO Kenolee Justine IMPIAN Not contesting Uling @ Thomas Anggan PKS Haryady Antutu GAS Solzah Sual SPP Ahamin Salim Independent N41 Liawan 32,661 Annuar Ayub Aman STAR Annuar Ayub Aman GRS Adzhar Jasni Eddy WARISAN Nik Mohd Nadzri Nik Zawawi UMNO Johny @ John Anthony BERSATU Peter Paun KDM Augustine A Nain STAR Wilson Gan Poi Tze UPKO Junadey Ejih IMPIAN Yukilin Giging RUMPUN Mustazarmie Mustapha PPRS P181 Tenom N42 Melalap 21,320 Vacant [ f] VAC Not contesting Cheld Bryend Lind WARISAN Not contesting Jamawi Ja’afar PKR Not contesting Priscella Peter KDM Alviana Linus STAR Junik Banjit UPKO Kelvin Chong IMPIAN Gabriel George Tulas Independent (BLACK) Fatimah Ibrahim Independent N43 Kemabong 23,168 Rubin Balang GRS (GAGASAN ) Rubin Balang GAGASAN Burnley Balang WARISAN Rahman Jan Sulaiman UMNO Noorita Sual DAP Yabri Onos KDM Hasmin @ Azroy Abdullah STAR Not contesting Jasini Angkiwan IMPIAN Rassedi Liaron PPRS Petrus Eddy Yahya Independent (BLACK) P182 Pensiangan N44 Tulid 16,551 Flovia Ng STAR Not contesting Lucia Kihing WARISAN Not contesting Rufinah Pengeran PKR Aisat Ellik Igau Iggau KDM Baristus Gungkit STAR Mohd Khairil Abdullah UPKO Anchis @ Rayner Francis Udog IMPIAN Vinson Rusikan PKS Jufina Dimis @ Hasnizah Abdullah RUMPUN Suman @ Sunsunah Yasambun Independent Jordan Jude Ellron Independent Clarence Carter Maraat Independent Edwin Laimin Independent Engah Sintan @ Dahlan Abdullah Independent Lautis @ Laulis Anggang Independent N45 Sook 20,349 Ellron Alfred Angin STAR Ellron Alfred Angin GRS Joseph Peter Tingi WARISAN Arthur Joseph Kurup PBRS Not contesting Not contesting Irenus Pagut STAR Not contesting V Chong Vin @ Siau Ho IMPIAN N46 Nabawan 23,392 Abdul Ghani Mohamed Yassin GRS (GAGASAN ) Abdul Ghani Mohamed Yassin GAGASAN Alfian A Koroh WARISAN Laiji Ompongoh UMNO Sayau Tangkap BERSATU Jekerison Kilan KDM Akuang Suan STAR Junilin @ Jubilin Kilan UPKO Rejoh Ondoh IMPIAN Farney Akon PKS P183 Beluran N47 Telupid 14,965 Jonnybone Kurum GRS (PBS ) Jonnybone Kurum PBS Simah Matusip WARISAN Benedict Asmat UMNO Jamin Jamri BERSATU Nilis Joseph KDM Jikmariya Muran STAR Felix Joseph Sitin UPKO Michael Alok IMPIAN Pagrios @ Petrus Zabang PBM N48 Sugut 18,435 James Ratib GRS (GAGASAN ) James Ratib GAGASAN Aspah Abdullah Sani WARISAN Arifin Pachuk UMNO Ronald Kiandee BERSATU Not contesting Not contesting Not contesting Rosely Lajun IMPIAN Hassan Mentiak PPRS Roger Langgau Independent (BLACK) N49 Labuk 14,564 Samad Jambri GRS (GAGASAN ) Samad Jambri GAGASAN Jafar Awang WARISAN Yusuflatif Mustapah UMNO Asmad Nasir BERSATU Marx Henry Lim KDM Norfadzlina Ramsah UPKO Junsik @ Joseph Imus IMPIAN Nuralizah Lee Abdullah ANAK NEGERI P184 Libaran N50 Gum-Gum 19,433 Arunarsin Taib WARISAN Not contesting Arunarsin Taib WARISAN Not contesting Abdul Said Pimping PKR Yunus Nurdin BERSATU Not contesting Peter Jr Naintin UPKO Esnin Satur IMPIAN Not contesting Mohd Yusuf Yoda Independent (BLACK) Asmawi Asa Independent Fadly Voon Independent Salzo Asa Independent N51 Sungai Manila 18,217 Mokran Ingkat BN (UMNO )Hazem Mubarak Musa GAGASAN Sittinara Sakar WARISAN Zaini Tiksun UMNO Not contesting Yusri Abu BERSATU Not contesting Irian Nanang IMPIAN Faizal Wahab PPRS N52 Sungai Sibuga 38,678 Vacant [ g] VAC Amirshah Yaakub GAGASAN Nurulalsah Hassan Alban WARISAN Suhaimi Nasir UMNO Norani Asmatil BERSATU Ismail Md Said IMPIAN P185 Batu Sapi N53 Sekong 27,518 Alias Sani WARISAN Diana Diego @ Yusrina Sufiana USNO Alias Sani WARISAN Mohd Zharif Aizat Samsuddin UMNO Mohd Fazruee Awang BERSATU Abada Atalad IMPIAN Mohd Noor Yusof PPRS Arifin Asgali Independent N54 Karamunting 19,615 George Hiew Vun Zin GRS (GAGASAN )Not contesting Alex Wong Tshun Khee WARISAN Chin Kim Hung MCA George Hiew Vun Zin PKR Not contesting Chew Kok Woh KDM Soo Ming Soon IMPIAN P186 Sandakan N55 Elopura 39,004 Calvin Chong Ket Kiun WARISAN Calvin Chong Ket Kiun WARISAN Not contesting Vivian Wong Shir Yee DAP Mohd Firdaus Silvester Abdullah GERAKAN Liau Fui Fui KDM Jeffrey Chung Cheong Yung IMPIAN Wong Hon Kong PPRS Lita Tan Abdullah Independent N56 Tanjong Papat 16,767 Frankie Poon Ming Fung PH (DAP )Alex Thien Ching Qiang WARISAN Tang Szu Ching DAP Koa Wei Yang GERAKAN Frankie Poon Ming Fung KDM Henley Liew Yun Ye SAPP Jainudin Berahim IMPIAN Sohaimi Ramli PKS Mohd Yunus Apil PR P187 Kinabatangan N57 Kuamut 18,228 Masiung Banah GRS (GAGASAN ) Masiung Banah GAGASAN Norfaizah Chua WARISAN Not contesting Not contesting Abu Bakar Ellah KDM Jevronnie Mandek STAR Mohina Sidom UPKO Ted Kelvin Sudin IMPIAN John Sungkiang PPRS Duin Daud Tarang Independent N58 Lamag 13,859 Bung Moktar Radin BN (UMNO )Johainizamshah Johari GAGASAN Mohd Saifulah Lokman WARISAN Bung Moktar Radin UMNO Mazlin Madali BERSATU Not contesting Not contesting Not contesting Salahuddin Anoi IMPIAN Mohd Ismail Ayob Independent N59 Sukau 16,541 Jafry Ariffin BN (UMNO )Juhari Janan GAGASAN Azhari Rangon WARISAN Jafry Ariffin UMNO Pengiran Petra Pengiran Asri BERSATU Roslan Madali IMPIAN Afiq Anwari Zulkifli PKS Nordin Damit PR P188 Lahad Datu N60 Tungku 24,741 Assaffal P. Alian WARISAN Abdul Hakim Gulam Hassan GAGASAN Assaffal P. Alian WARISAN Saleha Wahid UMNO Not contesting Suling Isib STAR Hairunnizam Kamsin IMPIAN Jani Kulmen PKS Jakaria Nasiran PPRS N61 Segama 29,840 Mohammadin Ketapi BN (UMNO )Not contesting Muhammad Abdul Karim WARISAN Not contesting Romansa Laimin PKR Yvone Yong Yit Phung SAPP Ehtisham Ur Rahman Mhaulaha IMPIAN Mohamaddin Ketapi Independent Alif Afiandy Ali Independent Norman Kasimin Independent N62 Silam 28,261 Dumi Pg Masdal WARISAN Mizma Appehdullah GAGASAN Yusof Apdal WARISAN Sharif Musa Sharif Mabul UMNO Abd Halim Sidek Gulam Hassan [ h] PKR Borkes @ Balkis Kalinggalan BERSATU Not contesting Brahim Bisel IMPIAN Mohammad Enriquez SPP Mohd Syafiq Iqhmal Saharudin PKS Amat Kawoh @ Abd Rahman Independent N63 Kunak 24,854 Norazlinah Arif GRS (GAGASAN ) Norazlinah Arif GAGASAN Jasa Ismail Raudah WARISAN Anil Jeet Singh UMNO Not contesting Kasman Karate PAS Roselih Lumayan IMPIAN Ismu Isyam Arsad PPRS P189 Semporna N64 Sulabayan 20,258 Jaujan Sambakong WARISAN Not contesting Jaujan Sambakong WARISAN Not contesting Julpikar Ab Mijan AMANAH Abdul Malik Abd Bool BERSATU Bidin Jawa STAR Mat Roya @ Abdul Mutalib Jaafar IMPIAN Hasman Sagaran ANAK NEGERI Sumini Yasintus PPRS Abdillah Abdul Hamid Independent N65 Senallang 20,763 Shafie Apdal WARISAN Marunda K K Ampong GAGASAN Shafie Apdal WARISAN Not contesting Not contesting Not contesting Mohd Lipai @ Samsu Sundalu IMPIAN Not contesting Abdul Majid Angkulan MUPP N66 Bugaya 36,569 Jamil Hamzah WARISAN Noorudin Abdul Hussin GAGASAN Jamil Hamzah WARISAN Abdul Manan Indanan UMNO Jamil Abdul Gapar BERSATU Mohd Taha Mohd Daha STAR Arman Marasal IMPIAN Suffian Ahmad RUMPUN Maulana Unding ASPIRASI Roslan Ali PR P190 Tawau N67 Balung 22,252 Hamid Awang GRS (GAGASAN )Syed Ahmad Syed Abas GAGASAN Frank Salazar WARISAN Erwan Palateh UMNO Munizer Mahamaud PAS Chee Kheng Moi STAR Ugis Pula IMPIAN Norazizah Binti Palari RUMPUN Ahmad Awang PBK Rosdiansa Mohd Noor PPRS Hartono Mohamad Juno Independent (BLACK) Shafie Hassan Independent N68 Apas 32,241 Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan GRS (GAGASAN ) Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan GAGASAN Sarman Amat Simito WARISAN Elmiariezan Ardan UMNO Lim Ting Khai BERSATU Not contesting Herman Amdas IMPIAN Marisah Omat PPRS N69 Sri Tanjong 37,327 Justin Wong Yung Bin WARISAN Not contesting Justin Wong Yung Bin WARISAN Not contesting Philip Yap Wui Lip DAP Not contesting Ricky Hong Chee Kiong KDM Fung Len Fui STAR Joseph Mosusah IMPIAN Wong Su Vui Independent P191 Kalabakan N70 Kukusan 19,225 Rina Jainal GRS (PHRS )Samsiah Usman PHRS Ma'mun Sulaiman WARISAN Chaya Sulaiman UMNO Not contesting Francis Lawrence @ Yusop BERSATU Not contesting Ab Rahman Yahya STAR Razik Muyong IMPIAN Mariani Sulaiman ANAK NEGERI Ishak Ismail PPRS Hairul Amin Independent (BLACK) Rina Jainal Independent N71 Tanjong Batu 27,428 Andi Muhammad Suryandy Bandy BN (UMNO )Andi Md Shamsureezal Mohd Sainal GAGASAN Ayuf Abdul Rahman WARISAN Samasuddin Yusop UMNO Ahmad Dullah PAS Not contesting Zanudin Mingo IMPIAN Not contesting N72 Merotai 26,179 Sarifuddin Hata WARISAN Not contesting Sarifuddin Hata WARISAN Not contesting Ruji Ubi PKR Hasan Haris PAS Rhyme Kassim IMPIAN N73 Sebatik 16,893 Hassan A. Gani Pg. Amir GRS (GAGASAN )Hassan A. Gani Pg. Amir GAGASAN Manahing Tinggilani WARISAN Aslan Fadli Samsul Alang UMNO Not contesting Suhurani Sammani BERSATU Kadri Amat STAR Abdul Gaib Aliaman IMPIAN Sahran Untai ANAK NEGERI Ismail Idris RUMPUN Abu Bakar Kumun PPRS Husni Frans Independent
Statistics and Summary 596 candidates are nominated in this election. [ 26] [ 27]
Constituencies by number of candidates. Nominations by parties and independent candidates. Seats contested by candidates. Number of candidates Number of seats contested 4-way contest 2 [ 28] 5-way contest 8 [ 29] 6-way contest 13 [ 30] 7-way contest 10 [ 31] 8-way contest 8 [ 32] 9-way contest 10 [ 33] 10-way contest 9 [ 34] 11-way contest 6 [ 35] 12-way contest 2 [ 36] 13-way contest 4 [ 37] 14-way contest 1 [ 38]
Candidates gender Gender Number of candidates Male 525 Female 71
Candidates age range Age range Number of candidates 20 - 29 8 30 - 39 59 40 - 49 146 50 - 59 178 60 and above 205
Opinion polls Opinion polls for the 2025 Sabah state election have been conducted by various organizations to gauge public support for political parties and coalitions. Below is a summary of recent polls.
Pollster Dates conducted Sample size PH PN BN GRS [ i] WARISAN Others Undecided Lead Ref 2025 Sabah state election 29 November 2025 - 6.7% 3.7% 12.8% 25.4% 25.6% 25.8% - WARISAN +0.2 Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) 28 November 2025 - 19% 4% 25% 25% 22% 5% - GRS/BN +3 [31] Vodus June 2025 536 10% – 13% 25% 9% 11% 32% GRS +12 [ 39] Vodus 1–10 October 2024 600 21% 14% 10% 50% – 5% – GRS +29 [ 40] 2020 Sabah state election 26 September 2020 – – – – 43.2% 43.4% [ j] 13.4% – WARISAN +0.2 –
Results
29 November 2025 Result (73 seats) Coalition 29 25 6 5 3 2 1 1 1 GRS WARISAN BN Independents UPKO STAR PH PN KDM Party Breakdown 22 7 25 5 1 5 3 2 1 1 1 GAGASAN PBS WARISAN UMNO PBRS Independents UPKO STAR PKR PAS KDM
Summary Party or alliance Votes % Seats +/– Sabah Heritage Party 288,703 25.57 25 +11 Gabungan Rakyat Sabah Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah 204,412 18.11 22 -9 United Sabah Party 55,909 4.95 7 0 United Sabah National Organisation (New) 5,326 0.47 0 0 Love Sabah Party 4,604 0.41 0 0 Sabah People's Hope Party 2,063 0.18 0 0 Gabungan Rakyat Sabah Direct candidates 14,075 1.25 0 0 Total 286,389 25.37 29 -9 Barisan Nasional United Malays National Organisation 130,648 11.57 5 -8 Sabah United People's Party 10,184 0.90 1 +1 Malaysian Chinese Association 3,752 0.33 0 0 Total 144,584 12.81 6 -7 Pakatan Harapan People's Justice Party 39,747 3.52 1 -1 Democratic Action Party 34,786 3.08 0 -4 National Trust Party 1,405 0.12 0 0 Total 75,938 6.73 1 -5 Homeland Solidarity Party 73,410 6.50 2 -4 United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation 64,471 5.71 3 +2 Social Democratic Harmony Party 54,050 4.79 1 -1 Perikatan Nasional Malaysian United Indigenous Party 24,978 2.21 0 0 Malaysian Islamic Party 15,214 1.35 1 +1 Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia 1,392 0.12 0 0 Total 41,584 3.68 1 1 Parti Impian Sabah 13,265 1.17 0 0 Sabah Progressive Party 7,733 0.68 0 0 Sabah Native Co-operation Party 1,542 0.14 0 0 Sabah Nationality Party 1,477 0.13 0 0 Perjuangan Rakyat 1,414 0.13 0 0 Parti Bumi Kenyalang 1,337 0.12 0 0 Sabah People's Unity Party 1,124 0.10 0 0 Parti Rumpun Sabah 898 0.08 0 0 Sabah Peace Party 429 0.04 0 0 Pertubuhan Gemilang Anak Sabah 293 0.03 0 0 Parti Bangsa Malaysia 213 0.02 0 0 Parti Aspirasi Rakyat Sarawak 141 0.01 0 0 Malaysian United People's Party 131 0.01 0 0 Sabah National People's Unity Organisation 73 0.01 0 0 Independents 69,771 6.18 5 +2 Total 1,128,970 100.00 73 – Valid votes 1,128,970 98.30 Invalid/blank votes 19,506 1.70 Total votes 1,148,476 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 1,784,843 64.35 Source: Election Commissioners of Malaysia [ 41] [ 42]
By parliamentary constituency Seats that changed allegiance Post-election pendulum Pre-election pendulum
GOVERNMENT SEATS Seat Member Party Margin Marginal Bengkoka Harun Durabi UMNO 31.98 Pintasan Fairuz Renddan BERSATU 33.31 Kundasang Dr. Joachim Gunsalam PBS 43.35 Tulid Flovia Ng STAR 33.45 Lumadan Ruslan Muharam PBS 34.55 Paginatan Abidin Madingkir STAR 35.65 Tandek Hendrus Anding PBS 36.87 Kemabong Rubin Balang IND 38.48 Matunggong Julita Majungki PBS 39.09 Kuamut Masiung Banah IND 39.11 Liawan Annuar Ayub Aman STAR 39.12 Pitas Ruddy Awah IND 40.14 Telupid Johnnybone J. Kurum PBS 42.29 Karambunai Yakubah Khan UMNO 42.86 Balung Hamid Awang UMNO 44.51 Tempasuk Mohd. Arsad Bistari UMNO 45.35 Labuk Samad Jambri BERSATU 46.11 Sook Ellron Alfred Angin STAR 46.71 Pantai Manis Tamin @ Mohd. Tamin Zainal UMNO 49.56 Kuala Penyu Limus Jury BERSATU 49.56 Tanjung Keramat Shahelmey Yahya UMNO 51.75 Kiulu Joniston Lumai @ Bangkuai PBS 51.93 Sungai Sibuga Mohamad Hamsan Awang Supian UMNO 52.70 Lamag Bung Moktar Radin UMNO 54.06 Sungai Manila Mokran Ingkat UMNO 55.61 Sukau Jafry Ariffin UMNO 55.67 Nabawan Abdul Ghani Mohamed Yassin BERSATU 55.94 Fairly safe Sugut James Ratib UMNO 57.88 Apas Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan BERSATU 58.30 Tamparuli Jahid Jahim PBS 59.26 Klias Isnin Aliasnih BERSATU 59.90 Safe Bandau Mohd. Fikri Bahanda BERSATU 60.41 Membakut Mohd. Arifin Mohd. Arif BERSATU 60.70 Tanjung Batu Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy UMNO 62.08 Pantai Dalit Jasnih Daya UMNO 62.73 Usukan Salleh Said Keruak UMNO 65.28 Sulaman Hajiji Mohd. Noor BERSATU 65.83 Bingkor Robert Tawik @ Nordin STAR 67.04 Kawang Ghulamhaidar Khan Bahadar BERSATU 71.24 Karanaan Masidi Manjun BERSATU 73.70 Tambunan Dr. Jeffrey G. Kitingan STAR 75.21
NON-GOVERNMENT SEATS Seat Member Party Margin Marginal Gum-Gum Arunarsin Taib WARISAN 39.21 Bongawan Daud Yusof WARISAN 42.26 Kukusan Rina Jainal WARISAN 42.53 Sebatik Hassan A. Gani Pg. Amir WARISAN 44.58 Petagas Awang Ahmad Sah Awang Sahari WARISAN 45.49 Banggi Mohammad Mohamarin WARISAN 45.89 Merotai Sarifuddin Hata WARISAN 47.83 Kunak Norazlinah Arif WARISAN 48.65 Darau Azhar Matussin WARISAN 48.67 Sindumin Dr. Yusof Yacob WARISAN 48.96 Tungku Assaffal P. Alian WARISAN 49.15 Tanjong Kapor Ben Chong Chen Bin WARISAN 49.84 Melalap Peter Anthony WARISAN 50.18 Inanam Peto Galim PKR 50.92 Kadamaian Ewon Benedick UPKO 51.07 Segama Mohamaddin Ketapi WARISAN 52.41 Sekong Alias Sani WARISAN 55.07 Silam Dumi Pg. Masdal WARISAN 55.40 Fairly safe Limbahau Juil Nuatim WARISAN 57.12 Karamunting George Hiew Vun Zin WARISAN 58.76 Safe Tanjong Aru Junz Wong Hong Jun WARISAN 60.34 Moyog Ignatius Darell Leiking WARISAN 62.83 Api-Api Christina Liew Chin Jin PKR 67.80 Tanjong Papat Frankie Poon Ming Fung DAP 68.00 Sulabayan Jaujan Sambakong WARISAN 69.04 Elopura Calvin Chong Ket Kiun DAP 73.61 Bugaya Manis Muka Mohd. Darah WARISAN 74.44 Sri Tanjong Justin Wong Yung Bin DAP 76.58 Senallang Mohd. Shafie Apdal WARISAN 77.16 Kapayan Jannie Lasimbang DAP 77.40 Likas Tan Lee Fatt DAP 86.33 Luyang Phoong Jin Zhe DAP 90.56
Post-election pendulum
GOVERNMENT SEATS Seat Member Party Margin Marginal Bengkoka Harun Durabi UMNO 20.96 Bandau Maijol Mahap IND 22.78 Liawan Nik Mohd Nadzri Nik Zawawi UMNO 28.33 Kundasang Joachim Gunsalam PBS 28.97 Tanjong Kapor Ben Chong Chen Bin GAGASAN 30.19 Tulid Jordan Jude Ellron IND 30.51 Kukusan Rina Jainal IND 31.56 Labuk Samad Jambri GAGASAN 31.70 Petagas Awang Ahamd Sah Awang Sahari IND 31.89 Paginatan Rusdin Riman KDM 32.64 Tanjung Keramat Shah Alfie Yahya GAGASAN 33.15 Melalap Jamawi Ja'afar PKR 33.80 Tanjung Batu Andi Md Shamsureezal GAGASAN 34.77 Balung Syed Ahmad Syed Abas GAGASAN 35.86 Kiulu Joniston Bangkuai PBS 36.51 Nabawan Abdul Ghani Mohamed Yassin GAGASAN 37.08 Telupid Jonnybone J Kurum PBS 37.61 Sungai Manila Hazeem Mubarak Musa GAGASAN 37.89 Lamag Bung Moktar Radin UMNO 39.14 Pintasan Fairuz Renddan IND 39.32 Kemabong Rubin Balang GAGASAN 39.77 Tempasuk Mohd Arsad Bistari GAGASAN 39.79 Membakut Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif GAGASAN 39.95 Klias Isnin Aliasnih GAGASAN 40.01 Kuamut Masiung Banah GAGASAN 40.06 Kunak Anil Jeet Sing UMNO 41.49 Moyog Donald Peter Mojuntin UPKO 43.03 Tandek Hendrus Anding PBS 43.14 Limbahau Juil Nuatim PBS 43.36 Pantai Dalit Jasnih Daya GAGASAN 44.62 Banggi Mohamamd Mohamarin GAGASAN 44.81 Tamparuli Wilfred Madius Tangau UPKO 44.86 Pantai manis Pg Saifuddin Pg Tahir Petra GAGASAN 45.50 Sukau Jafry Ariffin UMNO 45.68 bingkor Mohd Ishak Ayub STAR 47.07 Matunggong Julita Majungki PBS 47.25 Pitas Ruddy Awah GAGASAN 47.57 Apas Nizam Au Bakar Titingan GAGASAN 49.66 Sugut James Ratib GAGASAN 50.00 Lumadan Ruslan Muharam PBS 52.72 Kuala Penyu Limus Jury GAGASAN 53.52 Karanaan Masidi Manjun GAGASAN 54.63 Fairly safe Sook Arthur Joseph Kurup PBRS 57.90 Safe Kadamaian Ewon Benedick UPKO 65.60 Kawang Ghulamhaidar Khan GAGASAN 65.96 Sulaman Hajiji Noor GAGASAN 73.63
NON-GOVERNMENT SEATS Seat Member Party Margin Marginal Gum-Gum Arunarsin Taib WARISAN 26.20 Sebatik Manahing Tinggilani WARISAN 27.03 Karambunai Aliakbar Gulasan PAS 27.47 Sungai Sibuga Nurulalsah Hassan Alban WARISAN 30.24 Bongawan Daud Yusof WARISAN 30.70 Sindumin Yusri Pungut WARISAN 32.10 Inanam Edna Jessica Majimbun WARISAN 33.49 Tanjong Papat Alex Thien Ching Qiang WARISAN 35.14 Usukan Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis WARISAN 35.65 Tungku Assaffal P Alian WARISAN 37.56 Karamunting Alex Wong Tshun Khee WARISAN 37.79 Darau Azhar Matussin WARISAN 39.94 Sekong Alias Sani WARISAN 40.27 Segama Muhamamd Abdul Karim WARISAN 42.61 Silam Yusof Apdal WARISAN 43.48 Elopura Calvin Chong Ket Kiun WARISAN 45.07 Tanjoung Aru Junz Wong Hong Jun WARISAN 47.68 Kapayan Chin Tek Ming WARISAN 50.44 Sri Tanjong Justin Wong Yung Bin WARISAN 52.59 Fairly safe Likas Tham Yun Fook WARISAN 56.31 Merotai Sarifuddin Hata WARISAN 58.21 Api-Api Loi Kok Liang WARISAN 59.84 Safe Luyang Samuel Wong Tshun Chuen WARISAN 61.23 Tambunan Jeffrey Kitingan STAR 65.79 Bugaya Jamil Hamzah WARISAN 67.62 Sulabayan Jaujan Sambakong WARISAN 74.40 Senallang Shafie Apdal WARISAN 79.61
Aftermath Shortly after the election results were confirmed, Hajiji was sworn in as chief minister for a second term. While his coalition only won 29 seats in a hung assembly, he reportedly received the support of a number of other parties to form a government. [ 43] These included Barisan Nasional, UPKO, STAR, Pakatan Harapan, KDM, as well as five independent assemblymen. [ 44]
The state cabinet unveiled following Hajiji's swearing in included members of, besides his own coalition, Barisan Nasional (UMNO), UPKO, and Pakatan Harapan. The inclusion of Barisan Nasional in government generated some controversy and pushback in some quarters, including Hajiji's own party 's youth wing and a number of GRS assemblymen. [ 45]
Following its exclusion from government, STAR entered into opposition and reiterated its stance that the state government should only comprise of local parties. Nevertheless, one of its two assemblymen was later appointed an assistant minister in a personal capacity. [ 46] [ 47]
State opposition and Warisan leader Shafie Apdal criticised the employment of state machinery by the federal and state government as well as the "rampant money politics" during the election, pointing out that his party had nevertheless won the popular vote. [ 4]
Despite the poor performance of Barisan Nasional as a whole, with UMNO losing six seats, coalition member United Sabah People's Party managed to regain representation in the assembly. Bung Moktar Radin, Sabah BN chairman and assemblyman-elect for Lamag, died on 5 December 2025, just six days after the election ended. [ 48]
Pakatan Harapan had a poor showing, winning only one seat. Coalition member Democratic Action Party (DAP) lost in all eight constituencies it contested, including six it had held going into the election. The six seats were won by Warisan, including three the DAP had won in 2013 and were considered strongholds. [ 49] As the party mainly relies on the vote of urban and semi-urban Chinese, the swing against it has been described as a "Chinese tsunami ". [ 50]
Notes ↑ Excludes UMNO ↑ The seat count includes Sungai Sibuga, whose incumbent Mohamad Hamsan died on 19 January 2025 ↑ Serving as de facto leader following UPKO's exit from PH. ↑ The seat count includes Melalap, whose incumbent Peter Anthony began his prison sentence on 4 March 2025. ↑ The Election Commission of Malaysia officially used the term PRU Sabah 2025 to denote the state-level electoral process in Sabah. In English, this is translated as the 2025 Sabah General Election. ↑ The seat incumbent Peter Anthony (KDM) loses his seat after losing his court case appeal and being sentenced to jail on 4 March 2025. [ 21] [ 22] ↑ Incumbent Mohamad Hamsan Awang Supain (BN-UMNO) died from kidney failure on 19 January 2025. [ 23] ↑ Subsequently withdrawing his candidacy, however his name will remain in the ballot paper as Sidek's withdrawal is after the end of nomination period.. 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