Members of the media gathered outside incumbent Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor's official residence where a screen showing the unofficial polling results had been set up.Several GRS members and supporters had also gathered to follow the results.

Members of the media gathered outside incumbent Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor's official residence where a screen showing the unofficial polling results had been set up.Several GRS members and supporters had also gathered to follow the results.

GRS members, supporters gather outside Hajiji's residence

The last voters cast their ballots just before the polling centres closed at 5.30pm for the Sabah polls.According to the Election Commission, 60.94 per cent, or 1,062,114 voters, had cast their ballots by 4.00 pm.The counting of ballots from polling centres that closed earlier is now underway,

The last voters cast their ballots just before the polling centres closed at 5.30pm for the Sabah polls.According to the Election Commission, 60.94 per cent, or 1,062,114 voters, had cast their ballots by 4.00 pm.The counting of ballots from polling centres that closed earlier is now underway,

Sabah polls: Polling centres close, vote counting begins

Former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli claimed Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz was slated to join the party and become an MP through a by-election last year.According to him, this was part of a supposed plan that would ultimately help Nurul Izzah Anwar replace Amirudin Shari as the Selangor menteri besar.However, Rafizi claimed, the idea faltered due to Umno’s fierce objection against PKR poaching their party members.

Former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli claimed Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz was slated to join the party and become an MP through a by-election last year.According to him, this was part of a supposed plan that would ultimately help Nurul Izzah Anwar replace Amirudin Shari as the Selangor menteri besar.However, Rafizi claimed, the idea faltered due to Umno’s fierce objection against PKR poaching their party members.

Rafizi: Zafrul was to join PKR, be MP last year

The Election Commission has announced that 1,062,114 voters or 60.94 percent of total registered voters have came out to vote as of 4pm for the Sabah election.

Sabah polls: Voter turnout at 60.94% as of 4pm - EC

Inspector-General of Police Mohd Khalid Ismail said that 157 police reports related to election offenses, including mischief and provocation on social media, have been received, but no major issues were reported.He had earlier observed the election process at SJK(C) Chung Hwa in the Api-Api state constituency.

Inspector-General of Police Mohd Khalid Ismail said that 157 police reports related to election offenses, including mischief and provocation on social media, have been received, but no major issues were reported.He had earlier observed the election process at SJK(C) Chung Hwa in the Api-Api state constituency.

IGP: 157 police reports lodged over Sabah polls

Electoral watchdog Bersih has called out BN’s Tanjung Keramat candidate Jeffery Nor Mohamed over alleged campaigning on polling day today.Contacted for comments, Bersih acting executive director Asraf Sharafi Azhar said such acts go against Section 26 of the Election Offences Act 1954.The alleged offence occurred less than 100m from SMK Putatan, one of seven polling centres in the Tanjung Keramat constituency, where Jeffery and 26 other family members earlier voted.

Electoral watchdog Bersih has called out BN’s Tanjung Keramat candidate Jeffery Nor Mohamed over alleged campaigning on polling day today.Contacted for comments, Bersih acting executive director Asraf Sharafi Azhar said such acts go against Section 26 of the Election Offences Act 1954.The alleged offence occurred less than 100m from SMK Putatan, one of seven polling centres in the Tanjung Keramat constituency, where Jeffery and 26 other family members earlier voted.

'Radu Tatap Radu!': BN's Jeffery called out for polling day campaigning

The Election Commission has announced that 686,216 voters or 39.37 percent of total registered voters have came out to vote as of noon for the Sabah election.

Sabah polls: Voter turnout at 39.37% as of noon

The Putrajaya Magistrate’s Court granted a six-day remand order against businessperson Albert Tei and Malacca PKR chief Shamsul Iskandar Akin today.In a press conference, Tei’s lawyer, Mahajoth Singh, lamented that he was only allowed to meet his client after the magistrate intervened this morning.Mahajoth said that it was only after the magistrate intervened that they found out Tei was being investigated under Section 16 of the MACC Act.

The Putrajaya Magistrate’s Court granted a six-day remand order against businessperson Albert Tei and Malacca PKR chief Shamsul Iskandar Akin today.In a press conference, Tei’s lawyer, Mahajoth Singh, lamented that he was only allowed to meet his client after the magistrate intervened this morning.Mahajoth said that it was only after the magistrate intervened that they found out Tei was being investigated under Section 16 of the MACC Act.

Court grants 6-day remand against Albert, Shamsul

Businessperson Albert Tei and Malacca PKR chief Shamsul Iskandar Akin arrived at the Putrajaya Magistrate’s Court earlier this morning for their remand hearing.Both men were brought separately to the court, handcuffed and clad in the orange MACC lock-up attire.

Businessperson Albert Tei and Malacca PKR chief Shamsul Iskandar Akin arrived at the Putrajaya Magistrate’s Court earlier this morning for their remand hearing.Both men were brought separately to the court, handcuffed and clad in the orange MACC lock-up attire.

Shamsul, Albert brought to court in handcuffs and detainee attire

The Election Commission has announced that 366,917 voters or 21.05 percent of total registered voters have came out to vote as of 10am for the Sabah election.Polling centres opened at 7.30am and will close at 6pm.

The Election Commission has announced that 366,917 voters or 21.05 percent of total registered voters have came out to vote as of 10am for the Sabah election.Polling centres opened at 7.30am and will close at 6pm.

Sabah polls: 21.05% voter turnout as of 10am

Warisan President Mohd Shafie Apdal cast his vote at SK Bubul in Semporna at approximately 8:45 am.Speaking to reporters outside the polling centre, Shafie expressed his hope that all parties would respect the democratic process and allow space for the people of Sabah to decide their own future.

Warisan President Mohd Shafie Apdal cast his vote at SK Bubul in Semporna at approximately 8:45 am.Speaking to reporters outside the polling centre, Shafie expressed his hope that all parties would respect the democratic process and allow space for the people of Sabah to decide their own future.

Shafie hopes Sabahans will be given the right to determine their future

The Election Commission Chief Ramlan Harun visited SJK (C) Chung Hwa, one of the polling centres for the Sabah polls in Kota Kinabalu at around 9.45am.Polling centres are open, and voting is underway for the Sabah election.At the heart of the election is a battle between those aligned to Putrajaya, like Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), BN, and Pakatan Harapan, and parties positioning themselves as state rights proponents like Warisan, Upko, and Star.

The Election Commission Chief Ramlan Harun visited SJK (C) Chung Hwa, one of the polling centres for the Sabah polls in Kota Kinabalu at around 9.45am.Polling centres are open, and voting is underway for the Sabah election.At the heart of the election is a battle between those aligned to Putrajaya, like Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), BN, and Pakatan Harapan, and parties positioning themselves as state rights proponents like Warisan, Upko, and Star.

EC chief visits polling centre

Rain on Sabah's West Coast, particularly in Kota Kinabalu, did not stop the public from heading out early to vote in the Sabah polls.A Malaysiakini survey at several polling centers found that voters had gathered as early as 7 am, even though the 882 polling centers were only officially opened at 7:30 am.MetMalaysia, through a post on Facebook this morning, had reminded voters to plan their journey carefully.

Rain on Sabah's West Coast, particularly in Kota Kinabalu, did not stop the public from heading out early to vote in the Sabah polls.A Malaysiakini survey at several polling centers found that voters had gathered as early as 7 am, even though the 882 polling centers were only officially opened at 7:30 am.MetMalaysia, through a post on Facebook this morning, had reminded voters to plan their journey carefully.

Sabah polls: Voters undeterred by rain

Polling centres are open, and voting is underway for the Sabah election.A total of 73 seats are up for grabs, with 37 needed to form a government.

Polling centres are open, and voting is underway for the Sabah election.A total of 73 seats are up for grabs, with 37 needed to form a government.

Voting begins for Sabah polls, voters line-up from 7am

Residents of Kg Kitangang, Sugud, Penampang, together with members of the civil defence force, worked to clear a fallen tree that was blocking the road this morning.Families in the area were unable to leave their homes to vote after several trees fell due to heavy rainfall.The residents are voters from the Moyog constituency.Video credit: Jason Santos | Malaysiakini

Residents of Kg Kitangang, Sugud, Penampang, together with members of the civil defence force, worked to clear a fallen tree that was blocking the road this morning.Families in the area were unable to leave their homes to vote after several trees fell due to heavy rainfall.The residents are voters from the Moyog constituency.Video credit: Jason Santos | Malaysiakini

Sabah polls: Residents, Civil Defence Force clears fallen tree blocking road

PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man's full speech at 'Ceramah Mega Kasi Bagus Sabah' in Taman Putera Jaya on Nov 27, 2025.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/reel/1286157299936331

PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man's full speech at 'Ceramah Mega Kasi Bagus Sabah' in Taman Putera Jaya on Nov 27, 2025.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/reel/1286157299936331

[Full Video] Tuan Ibrahim's full speech at 'Ceramah Mega Kasi Bagus Sabah'

PN chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin's full speech at 'Ceramah Mega Kasi Bagus Sabah' in Taman Putera Jaya on Nov 27, 2025.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/reel/1286157299936331

PN chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin's full speech at 'Ceramah Mega Kasi Bagus Sabah' in Taman Putera Jaya on Nov 27, 2025. Video source:https://www.facebook.com/reel/1286157299936331

[Full Video] Muhyiddin Yassin's speech at PN's 'Ceramah Mega Kasih Bagus Sabah'

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's full speech at the Harapan Urang Sabah Grand Finale Programme in Api Api on 27 November, 2025.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/reel/867496235970270

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's full speech at the Harapan Urang Sabah Grand Finale Programme in Api Api on 27 November, 2025. Video source:https://www.facebook.com/reel/867496235970270

[Full Video] PM Anwar Ibrahim's speech at Pakatan Harapan campaign in Api-Api, Sabah

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJ Apple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC [KiniNews] The MACC had detained businessperson Albert Tei as well as Shamsul Iskandar Akin and a woman identified as Sofia Rini Buyong to assist in the investigations into allegations of corruption.Shamsul was detained at the MACC headquarters at 12.51pm after he arrived to have his statement recorded.Meanwhile, Tei was detained at 10.15am today at his residence following a raid by the MACC.MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said that while Tei was initially expected to present himself on Dec 1, he was later informed to appear earlier, but “refused to do so and did not cooperate with MACC’s investigations.”Azam also denied claims that the anti-graft agency’s officers had pointed a weapon at Tei during his arrest.Sofia Rini was detained at 10.30pm yesterday at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya and has been remanded for four days.___________________In conjunction with Malaysiakini turning 26 and the upcoming Sabah State Election, from now to 30 November, you can subscribe or renew your Malaysiakini package with 25% off. Click the link to enjoy this exclusive offer. https://mk.my/LJXGiBQ

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJ Apple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC [KiniNews] The MACC had detained businessperson Albert Tei as well as Shamsul Iskandar Akin and a woman identified as Sofia Rini Buyong to assist in the investigations into allegations of corruption.Shamsul was detained at the MACC headquarters at 12.51pm after he arrived to have his statement recorded.Meanwhile, Tei was detained at 10.15am today at his residence following a raid by the MACC.MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said that while Tei was initially expected to present himself on Dec 1, he was later informed to appear earlier, but “refused to do so and did not cooperate with MACC’s investigations.”Azam also denied claims that the anti-graft agency’s officers had pointed a weapon at Tei during his arrest.Sofia Rini was detained at 10.30pm yesterday at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya and has been remanded for four days.___________________In conjunction with Malaysiakini turning 26 and the upcoming Sabah State Election, from now to 30 November, you can subscribe or renew your Malaysiakini package with 25% off. Click the link to enjoy this exclusive offer. https://mk.my/LJXGiBQ

#KiniNews: MACC arrests Albert, Shamsul and Sofia Rini; denies pointing gun at Albert

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has hinted at a future role for Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, who will be exiting the cabinet after his final term as senator ends on Dec 2. Addressing a post-cabinet meeting press conference in Putrajaya today, government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil said the prime minister had alluded to the matter without disclosing any specifics.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has hinted at a future role for Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, who will be exiting the cabinet after his final term as senator ends on Dec 2. Addressing a post-cabinet meeting press conference in Putrajaya today, government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil said the prime minister had alluded to the matter without disclosing any specifics.

Fahmi: PM hinted at future role for Zafrul after senatorship ends

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reminded all ministers to keep a close eye on their officers, following corruption allegations implicating his former aide, Shamsul Iskandar Akin.Government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil said Anwar had issued the prompt while briefing the cabinet on the situation involving Shamsul, who has since resigned as the prime minister’s senior political secretary.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reminded all ministers to keep a close eye on their officers, following corruption allegations implicating his former aide, Shamsul Iskandar Akin.Government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil said Anwar had issued the prompt while briefing the cabinet on the situation involving Shamsul, who has since resigned as the prime minister’s senior political secretary.

Anwar urged ministers to keep a close eye on their officers, says Fahmi

MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki has denied claims that the anti-graft agency’s officers had pointed a weapon at businessperson Albert Tei during his arrest.Instead, he insisted that the arrest carried out by MACC officers at the businessperson’s residence today was conducted in accordance with established procedures.A police report, he added, has been lodged to enable an investigation by the relevant authorities into the “slander” made against the MACC officers involved.

MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki has denied claims that the anti-graft agency’s officers had pointed a weapon at businessperson Albert Tei during his arrest.Instead, he insisted that the arrest carried out by MACC officers at the businessperson’s residence today was conducted in accordance with established procedures.A police report, he added, has been lodged to enable an investigation by the relevant authorities into the “slander” made against the MACC officers involved.

MACC denies pointing weapon at Albert during arrest

Former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli has voiced concern over the ruling party’s culture of using government machinery and agencies during election campaigns - something he said was strongly opposed by Pakatan Harapan when BN was in power.He claimed the old practice is now recurring, with large-scale programmes by government agencies in hot seats every time an election takes place, giving the impression that no reform is happening.

Former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli has voiced concern over the ruling party’s culture of using government machinery and agencies during election campaigns - something he said was strongly opposed by Pakatan Harapan when BN was in power.He claimed the old practice is now recurring, with large-scale programmes by government agencies in hot seats every time an election takes place, giving the impression that no reform is happening.

Rafizi voices concern over alleged use of govt machinery during polls

Businessperson Albert Tei’s wife alleged that MACC officers were heavy-handed when raiding her home today, with the officers pointing a gun at the former before handcuffing him.Recounting her ordeal, Tei’s wife, who wished to be known only as Lee, said the officers barged into their home through the main door and claimed that the officers confiscated their mobile phones, including the children’s, purportedly to delete videos and images from the devices.In a statement later, the MACC denied that its officers pointed a weapon at Tei.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/762002

Businessperson Albert Tei’s wife alleged that MACC officers were heavy-handed when raiding her home today, with the officers pointing a gun at the former before handcuffing him.Recounting her ordeal, Tei’s wife, who wished to be known only as Lee, said the officers barged into their home through the main door and claimed that the officers confiscated their mobile phones, including the children’s, purportedly to delete videos and images from the devices.In a statement later, the MACC denied that its officers pointed a weapon at Tei.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/762002

Albert's wife recounts raid, claims they pointed a gun at him

Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim has taken aim at Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, questioning the integrity of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) leaders who have not resigned despite being implicated in the mining scandal.“If resignation is the standard operating procedure of the Madani government, why are those GRS leaders still staying put?" he asked.Zaid said this in response to Anwar remarks that the resignation of his senior political secretary Shamsul Iskandar Akin - who has been linked to corruption allegations - is proof that the Madani administration upholds a high level of integrity.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/761974

Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim has taken aim at Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, questioning the integrity of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) leaders who have not resigned despite being implicated in the mining scandal.“If resignation is the standard operating procedure of the Madani government, why are those GRS leaders still staying put?" he asked.Zaid said this in response to Anwar remarks that the resignation of his senior political secretary Shamsul Iskandar Akin - who has been linked to corruption allegations - is proof that the Madani administration upholds a high level of integrity.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/761974

If resignation is the SOP, why are GRS leaders still staying put? - Zaid asks PM

Former Umno info chief Shahril Hamdan explained why he opposes the proposal to turn Chinese New Villages into a Unesco Heritage site, saying it's because of its history related to the Malayan Communist Party (MCP).On the latest episode of the "Keluar Sekejap' podcast, Shahril and co-host Khairy Jamaluddin also accused Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming of being 'politically tone deaf' for coming up with such a proposal. Source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmS2YBuiy6M&t=0s

Former Umno info chief Shahril Hamdan explained why he opposes the proposal to turn Chinese New Villages into a Unesco Heritage site, saying it's because of its history related to the Malayan Communist Party (MCP).On the latest episode of the "Keluar Sekejap' podcast, Shahril and co-host Khairy Jamaluddin also accused Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming of being 'politically tone deaf' for coming up with such a proposal. Source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmS2YBuiy6M&t=0s

Chinese new villages as Unesco heritage site? Nga 'politically tone deaf' - Shahril, KJ