Malaysia’s Anwar Faces ‘Need to Win’ Election in Sabah in Bid to Expand His Base

Malaysia’s Anwar faces ‘need to win’ election in Sabah in bid to expand his base

Sabah’s state poll is seen as a key barometer of the prime minister’s appeal among voters ahead of the next general election.

What’s next for Sabah?

PETALING JAYA: Now that the Sabah State Assembly has been dissolved, there's still some way to go before polling. Read full story

Sabah Assembly Dissolved To Pave Way For 17th State Election, Here's What's Happening

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. The Sabah State Legislative Assembly was officially dissolved on 6 October 2025, setting the stage for the 17th Sabah state election. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor announced the dissolution after obtaining approval from the Yang di-Pertua Negeri, Tun Musa Aman. The move opens a 60-day window for the state to conduct elections, meaning …

‘I had a dream’: Hajiji calls Oct 6 ‘best day’ to dissolve Sabah state assembly for GRS triumph - Malaysia now

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