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The 2025 Sabah state election, formally the 17th Sabah general election, [1] is an election scheduled to be held on 29 November 2025. [d] This election will determine the 17th Sabah State Legislative Assembly. All 73 seats will be up for contest, no constituencies are added or removed in a redistribution.
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.
With the formation of the unity government, every single party in Sabah is a part of that government. However at the state level, there are discrepancies whereby Warisan and Barisan Nasional are not a part of the coalition. Yet the present practice for the unity government would be that of a seat negotiation, or an unsigned electoral pact where no two parties would send candidates, only a single candidate would be sent from the unity government. It remains to be seen how at the state level such cooperation would play out.
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. [2] [3] [4] [5] 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.
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. [6] 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. [7]
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. [8] 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. [9] 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. [10]
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. [11]
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. [12]
On 6 October 2025, Chief Minister of Sabah Hajiji Noor officially announced the dissolution of the 16th Sabah State Legislative Assembly. [13]
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. [14]
| Party | Slogan |
|---|---|
| Gabungan Rakyat Sabah | Kita Jaga Sabah, Hebatkan Sabah, Sabah Maju Jaya, Rumah Kita Kita Jaga |
| Barisan Nasional | Radu Tatap Radu, Demi Rakyat Demi Sabah, Kita Bikin Balik Sabah |
| Heritage Party | Selamatkan Sabah |
| Pakatan Harapan | Harapan Urang Sabah (PKR & AMANAH) |
| Bikin Sabah Lagi Mantap, Roket Di Sabah Maju Bersama (DAP) | |
| Perikatan Nasional | Kasi Bagus Sabah, Perikatan Nasional Baik, Perikatan Nasional Best |
| United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation | Sabah First |
| Gerakan Bersatu Sabah (STAR & SAPP) | Sabah For Sabahan, Justice For Sabah |
| Social Democratic Harmony Party | Misompuru Tokou |
The key dates are listed below.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 6 October 2025 | Dissolution of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly. [15] |
| 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 |
The following members of the 16th Sabah State Legislative Assembly did not seek re-election.
| No. | State Constituency | Departing MLA | Coalition (Party) | Date confirmed | First elected | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N24 | Tanjung Keramat | Shahelmey Yahya | BN (UMNO) | 12 November 2025 | 2020 | Not seeking re-election (MP for Putatan) |
| N29 | Pantai Manis | Mohd Tamin Zainal | 9 November 2025 | 2020 | Dropped by party | |
| N51 | Sungai Manila | Mokran Ingkat | 9 November 2025 | 2020 | Dropped by party | |
| N52 | Sungai Sibuga | Mohamad Hamsan Awang Supain | 19 January 2025 | 2020 | Died in office | |
| N71 | Tanjung Batu | Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy | 12 November 2025 | 2020 | Not seeking re-election (MP for Kalabakan) | |
| N14 | Tamparuli | Jahid Jahim | GRS (PBS) | 13 November 2025 | 2004 | Dropped by party |
| N35 | Sindumin | Yusof Yacob | GRS (GAGASAN) | 12 November 2025 | 2018 | Dropped by party |
| N67 | Balung | Hamid Awang | 12 November 2025 | 2020 | Dropped by party | |
| N42 | Melalap | Peter Anthony | KDM | 4 March 2025 | 2018 | Imprisonment |
| N19 | Likas | Tan Lee Fatt | PH (DAP) | 8 November 2025 | 2018 | Dropped by party |
| N20 | Api-Api | Christina Liew Chin Jin | PH (PKR) | 9 November 2025 | 2013 | Dropped by party |
| N40 | Bingkor | Robert Tawik | STAR | 13 November 2025 | 2018 | Not seeking re-election |
| N44 | Tulid | Flovia Ng | 12 November 2025 | 2020 | Dropped by party | |
| N26 | Moyog | Darell Leiking | WARISAN | 12 November 2025 | 2020 | Not seeking re-election |
| N62 | Silam | Dumi Pg Masdal | 12 November 2025 | 2018 | Dropped by party |
| No. | Parliamentary constituency | No. | State Constituency | Number of Voters | Incumbent Member | Incumbent Coalition (Party) | Political coalitions and respective candidates and coalitions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | GAGASAN | 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 [e] | 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 [f] | 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 | 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 | 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 | |||||||||||||||||
596 candidates are nominated in this election. [20] [21]
| Number of candidates | Number of seats contested |
|---|---|
| 4-way contest | 2 [22] |
| 5-way contest | 8 [23] |
| 6-way contest | 13 [24] |
| 7-way contest | 10 [25] |
| 8-way contest | 8 [26] |
| 9-way contest | 10 [27] |
| 10-way contest | 9 [28] |
| 11-way contest | 6 [29] |
| 12-way contest | 2 [30] |
| 13-way contest | 4 [31] |
| 14-way contest | 1 [32] |
| Gender | Number of candidates |
|---|---|
| Male | 525 |
| Female | 71 |
| Age range | Number of candidates |
|---|---|
| 20 - 29 | 8 |
| 30 - 39 | 59 |
| 40 - 49 | 146 |
| 50 - 59 | 178 |
| 60 and above | 205 |
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 [g] | WARISAN [h] | Others | Undecided | Lead | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vodus | June 2025 | 536 | 10% | – | 13% | 25% | 9% | 11% | 32% | GRS +12 | [33] |
| Vodus | 1–10 October 2024 | 600 | 21% | 14% | 10% | 50% | – | 5% | – | GRS +29 | [34] |
| 2020 Sabah state election | 26 September 2020 | – | – | – | – | 43.2% | 43.4% | 13.4% | – | WARISAN +0.2 | – |
For complete results, seeResults of the 2025 Sabah state election.
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