GRS' Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor (in purple) marching with party supporters to the nomination centre in Tuaran.
KOTA KINABALU: Nomination for the 17th Sabah State Election began at 9am at 25 nomination centres throughout the state on Saturday (Nov 15).
Prospective candidates will have one hour, from 9am to 10am, to submit their nomination papers before the respective returning officers (RO) announce the list of eligible candidates contesting the 73 state seats.
Candidates will then have 14 days to campaign for voter support, ending at 11.59pm on Nov 28.
The Election Commission (EC) has reminded contesting political parties and their supporters to maintain public order during today's nomination process and to avoid any form of provocation.
To ensure the smooth running of the state election, the EC has appointed 25 ROs, supported by 196 assistant ROs.
Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said police have identified 15 hotspots requiring heightened security, with particular attention on several locations around Kota Kinabalu and the east coast.
To maintain order, he said police will deploy personnel, including from the Criminal Investigation Department, as well as the Light Strike Force and the Federal Reserve Unit, where necessary.
A total of 9,300 police personnel will also be stationed across Sabah throughout the election period, including 4,300 personnel at nomination centres to manage traffic and secure administrative buildings and Istana Seri Kinabalu.
The EC has set Nov 25 for early voting and Nov 29 as polling day.
According to EC, 1,784,843 electors are eligible to cast their ballots, including 1,760,417 regular electors, 11,697 military personnel and spouses, and 12,729 police personnel and spouses.
As of 10pm on Friday (Nov 14), PKR has announced 10 candidates and DAP seven, all under the Pakatan Harapan banner. Barisan Nasional fields candidates in 45 seats, while GRS will contest 55 through its component parties.
Warisan, PPRS and Parti Impian Sabah will contest all 73 seats. Perikatan Nasional will field candidates in 41, while STAR and KDM will contest 40 each.
UPKO (25), Parti Kerjasama Anak Negeri (26), SAPP (six) and 17 independent candidates under the "Black Wave" banner will also enter the race. - Bernama
From second from left: Barisan candidates Normalah Rasick (Banggi) Harun Durapi (Bengkoka), Bolkiah Ismail (Pitas) and Kevin Lee Sim Kim (Kapor) outside the nomination centre in Kudat.
Sarawak-based Parti Aspirasi Rakyat Sarawak (Aspirasi) is trying their luck contesting in the Sabah election by fielding nine candidates.
Although the party did not win any seats in the Sarawak election in 2021, the party is vying for positions in Sabah assembly to help fight for Sabah rights as stated in the Malaysia Agreement 1963, says its president Lina Soo.
Aspirasi is contesting in Matunggong, Bandau, Kapayan, Moyong, Pantai Manis, Sindumin, Sulabayan and Bugaya.
The party has also placed a candidate in Senallang, the stronghold of Warisan president Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal.
Soo said the party decided to contest in Sabah following what it believed were the aspirations of Sabahans for change.
“It is also to fight for promises that have not been delivered. The party believes the message of state rights will be among issues that will influence voters in this election, especially the young ones,” she said.
Sabah Barisan Nasional chairman and Umno chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin is heading into a six-cornered contest in Lamag (N58), drawing one of the busiest nomination scenes in the Kinabatangan district as candidates filed their papers at Dewan Sri Lamag on Saturday (Nov 15).
Bung, who first won the newly created Lamag seat in 2020, is once again banking on the strong support he has long cultivated in the area. The Kinabatangan MP is seeking a renewed mandate in a constituency that has become one of the district’s most-watched battlegrounds this election.
His challengers reflect a mix of youth, newcomers and seasoned grassroots activists.
They are Mohd Saifulah Lokman (Warisan), 31, a Kinabatangan-born youth leader active in community outreach; Mazlin Madali (PN), 43, a former religious educator; Salahuddin @ Saalehuddin Anoi (PIS); Johainizamshah Johari (GRS–Gagasan), 39, a first-time candidate from Kota Kinabatangan; and independent contender Mohd Ismail Ayob, who filed his papers accompanied by a small group of supporters.
Tamparuli will see eleven candidates contesting the seat, including one from GRS, Warisan, Upko and an Independent.
Johan Jahid - the son of former Tamparuli assemblyman Datuk Jahid Jahim - is contesting as an Independent.
All four state seats in the Tuaran parliamentary constituency will see multi-cornered fights, including the one defended by caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor
Hajiji will face four others contesting for the seat which he has held since 1990.
One of his challengers is Barisan Nasional's Dr Shahnon Rizal Thaijuddin, who is a brain surgeon.
Another incumbent, Datuk Joniston Bangkuai of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah is facing an eight-cornered fight for the Kiulu seat.
Pantai Dalit will see a seven-cornered fight
Meanwhile, Tamparuli will see eleven candidates contesting the seat, including one from GRS, Warisan, Upko and an Independent.
Johan Jahid, the son of former Tamparuli assemblyman Datuk Jahid Jahim is contesting as an Independent.
A clash between Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) and its partner Pakatan Harapan has shaped up in Sabah’s interior Kemabong seat in Tenom.
Pakatan fielded former Tenom MP Noorita Sual (left) for the Kemabong seat that is defended by GRS’s Datuk Rubin Balang.
Noorita was accompanied by Hannah Yeoh to the nomination centre.
Sabah Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin is heading into a six-cornered contest in N58 Lamag after nominations closed at Dewan Sri Lamag on Saturday. According to the Election Commission’s candidate numbers, Bung is listed as No. 1 (BN–Umno), followed by Johainizamshah Johari (No. 2, GRS–Gagasan), Salahuddin @ Saalehuddin Anoi (No. 3, PIS), Mohd Saifulah Lokman (No. 4, Warisan), independent Mohd Ismail Ayob (No. 5) and Mazlin Madali (No. 6, PN).
Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor is locked in a five-cornered fight for the Sulaman state seat which he has held since 1990. He is being challenged by a young doctor from Barisan Nasional, Dr Shahnon Rizal Thaijuddin and three others.
Kiulu (N15) will see an eight-cornered fight in the state polls.
It's going to be a 13-corner fight for the Tamparuli state seat in Tuaran, as candidates hold up their numbers on stage.
Parti Kebangsaan Sabah's Kiulu candidate Dusi Gingging fainted while waiting for the finalisation at the Tuaran nomination centre. He was later rushed out for treatment on a stretcher.
The five candidates contessting for the Sulaman state seat, including incumbent Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor from GRS (third from right) showing their sequence number after the draw at the Tuaran nomination centre.
Opposition leader Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal is in a five-cornered fight in his stronghold of Senallang as of the close of nominations at 10am.
The Warisan president is being challenged by GRS's Marunda KK Ampong, Parti Impian Sabah's Mohd Lipai@Samsu Sundalu, an independent, former state minister Datuk Askalani Andul Rahim and Abdul Majid Angkulan from the Malaysia United Party.
The official announcement of candidates will be made by the Returning Officer by 11am
Pantai Dalit will see a seven-cornered fight, with one candidate coming from
Barisan Nasional and another from Gabungan Rakyat Sabah.
The five candidates contesting the Sulaman state seat after the draw at the Tuaran nomination centre; one is incumbent Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor from GRS.
Sabah DAP vice chairman Datuk Chan Foong Hin accompanied by DAP secretary general Anthony Loke at the nomination centre for the Tanjung Aru state seat.
Tuaran nomination centre returning officer Ibrahim Terki announced the official closure of the centre at 10am.
Barisan Nasional MCA's candidate Kevin Lee Sip Kim together with MCA top leaders such as deputy president Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon, secretary-general Datuk Chong Sin Woon, vice-president Datuk Dr Wee Jeck Seng and Sabah MCA liaison committee chairman Datuk Teah Hock Kuin as he filed his nomination for the Tanjong Kapor state seat at the Dewan Tun Mustapha nomination centre in Kudat.
GRS incumbent candidates for Karanaan, Datuk Masidi Manjun, for Paginatan Datuk Abidin Madingkir and Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam (2nd left in blue).
Parti Warisan candidate and incumbent for the Senallang seat, Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal (centre), with Datuk Dr Jaujan Sambakong (Sulabayan) and Jamil Hamzah (Bugaya) at the nomination centre at Semporna Community Arena Hall.
Barisan Nasional candidate for N41 Liawan, Datuk Nik Mohd Nadzri Nik Zawawi (centre), along with supporters, heading to the Keningau Community Hall for nomination.
Zizie Izette (centre), wife of Barisan Nasional’s Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, waiting with supporters near the Dewan Sri Lamag nomination centre.
Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat (PKDM) supporters seen using bamboo to make flag poles. When asked, they said it is cheaper and added that they made the poles themselves last night.
Datuk Jafry Ariffin of Barisan Nasional submits his nomination papers at Dewan Sri Lamag in Kinabatangan. He seeks to defend the Sukau seat.
GRS chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor filing his nomination for the Sulaman state seat in Tuaran.
Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) candidate for Apas, Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan is waiting for his turn to submit his papers at the nomination centre in Tawau
Supporters holding up flags the nomination centre at Semporna Community Arena Hall in Semporna.
Candidates, proposers and seconders registering to enter the nomination hall in Penampang.
Two Police officers making their rounds at the Dewan Seri Sulaman nomination centre in Tuaran.
The nomination centre at Dewan Sri Lamag in Kinabatangan is now packed as candidates, along with their proposers and seconders, submit their papers for the three state seats — N57 Kuamut, N58 Lamag and N59 Sukau. Returning officer Yuseri Ismail Yusof has officially announced the centre open at 9am.
The Gabungan Rakyat Sabah candidate for the Sukau, Datuk Juhari Janan, and Johainizamshah Johari for the Lamag arriving with supporters at the Nomination Centre in Dewan Sri Lamag.
GRS supporters outside the nomination centre in Penampang
Candidates, supporters and seconders getting a final briefing before they are allowed to enter the Dewan Seri Sulaman nomination centre in Tuaran.
Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat candidate for the Kuamut, Abu Bakar Ellah, arriving at the Nomination Centre in Dewan Sri Lamag.
Upko candidates Datuk Donald Mojuntin for Moyog and Billy Joe Dominic for Kapayan.
Warisan candidates - Terrence Siambun for Moyog and Chin Teck Ming for Kapayan. With them is Warisan vice president Datuk Darell Leiking.
Mohd Ismail Ayub (centre), a former Gabungan Rakyat Sabah member, submitting his papers at Dewan Sri Lamag in Kinabatangan to contest the Lamag seat as an independent. He and his supporters turned up in black for nomination day.
Penampang OCPD Supt Sammy Newton (second from left) shaking hands with "Black Wave" independent candidate for Moyog, Ricky Chang.
Datuk Masiung Banah of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah submits his nomination papers for the Kuamut seat at Dewan Sri Lamag.
Barisan Nasional’s Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin is the first to submit his nomination documents to Election Commission officers at Dewan Sri Lamag, Kinabatangan,
He is contesting the Lamag seat.
Pakatan Harapan candidates for Moyog - Remysta Jimmy Taylor (centre in white), and Kapayan - Datuk Jannie Lasimbang (to Taylor's right).
PKDM's Kapayan candidate Dr Edwin Bosi with supporters. The veterinarian is seeking to make a political comeback, as he was the constituency's assemblyman from 2013 to 2018.
GRS' Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor (in purple) reciting a prayer with party supporters as he sets out marching with his entourage to the nomination centre in Tuaran.
Sabah STAR's Kapayan candidate Bernard Logijin with supporters; he is a 56-year-old businessman.
Sabaria @ Sabariah Aziz, 64, (centre) and her daughters as proposer and seconder. This former reporter for Sabah Times and TV3 is contesting as an independent for Kapayan. She has been active in politics for some time but decided this year to take the leap to contest. She is a businesswoman who was previously a Barisan Nasional member.
The Dewan Seri Sulaman nomination centre in Tuaran is set to open at 9am to receive prospective candidates for its four state seats - Sulaman, Pantai Dalit, Tamparuli and Kiulu.
United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) supporters walk towards their gathering point as the party, one of Sabah’s oldest local political organisations, contests under its own logo this time after leaving the Pakatan Harapan coalition. Upko has one candidate in the N57 Kuamut seat, Mohina Sidom, who is expected to arrive at the Dewan Sri Lamag nomination centre in Kinabatangan.
Sabah Umno deputy chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Dahlan (in blue cap) arrives to cheer on Barisan Nasional candidates as they prepare to enter the Tuaran nomination centre.
Parti Impian Sabah's candidate for Kepayan Chin Ling Ling, 54. The chartered accountant was the first to arrive at 6.45am.
Parti Kebangsaan Sabah Moyog candidate, Richard Ronald Dompok, Tan Sri Bernard Dompok’s youngest nephew. This 42-year-old has been quite active in politics since 2018, with Sabah STAR as member. Then he moved on to Parti Bangsa Malaysia in 2022, before joining Parti Kebangsaan Sabah party this year. With him is his proposer (right) and seconder for Moyog.
Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor arrives to meet his supporters and GRS members before marching together to the Dewan Seri Sulaman nomination centre in Tuaran.
Parti Perpaduan Rakyat Sabah (PPRS) Kuamut candidate, 67-year-old John Sungkiang (second left) arrives at the nomination centre.
Barisan Nasional supporters arrive at the Tuaran nomination centre, singing patriotic songs, beating drums - and even a two lion dance troupes.
Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat (PKDM) Kuamut candidate Abu Bakar Ellah arrives at the Dewan Sri Lamag nomination centre in Kinabatangan.
GRS Beliawanis members showing off party flags to support their party candidates in Tuaran.
Parti Sabah members and supporters arriving at the entrance of the Dewan Seri Sulaman nomination centre in Tuaran.
Bonaventure Boniface (middle) from GRS is all geared up for the nomination with his proposer and seconder.
Parti Impian Sabah members and supporters walking towards the Dewan Seri Sulaman nomination centre in Tuaran.
GRS Beliawanis members hurdled for a group picture at their rendezvous in Tuaran before marching to the nomination centre nearby.
Allysia Francis turns up at the Tuaran nomination centre in her traditional Sinulamba. She is a supporter of the GRS candidate for the Kiulu state seat
Liam Tawil (middle), who is vying for the Pantai Dalit state seat for Parti Impian Sabah, was the first candidate to arrive at the nomination centre with his proposer and seconder. The centre has yet to open.
Police personnel place traffic cones to block vehicle access around Dewan Seri Sulaman in Tuaran ahead of Nomination Day, ensuring the area remains secure as parties, candidates and supporters gather for the 17th Sabah state polls.
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The Election Commission (EC) has set Nov 29 for polling in the Sabah state election.
Nominations for the election has been set for Nov 15 and early voting on Nov 25.
The EC has appointed 25 returning officers and they will be tasked with handling the polling process for 73 state constituencies.
As of Oct 5, there are a total of 1,784,843 registered voters in Sabah, of which 1,760,417 are public voters, 11,697 Armed Forces and their spouses, 12,729 police officials and their spouses as well as the General Operations Force.
The campaign period will run for 14 days from Nov 15 up to 11.59pm on Nov 28.
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