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Malaysia PM faces electoral setback as allies fall in Sabah state polls
Anwar Ibrahim's coalition won only 1 of 20 contested seats in Sabah amid voter frustration over corruption and unmet promises, with 1.8 million voters marking a key test ahead of national polls.
- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's allies were trounced in Sabah's state vote, but Gabungan Rakyat Sabah retained control and Hajiji Noor was reappointed chief minister.
- Among nearly 1.8 million voters, anger grew over unmet promises on water, electricity and roads, while a Sabah minister resigned this month amid a court ruling on the 1963 revenue entitlement dispute.
- Official tallies show Gabungan Rakyat Sabah won 29 of 55 seats, Warisan claimed 25 of 73, and Pakatan Harapan won just one of 20 seats this year.
- Anwar's dependence on Sabah means the setback weakens Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's parliamentary supermajority, and attention will focus on whether the federal government fulfils Sabah's 40 per cent revenue entitlement under MA63.
- Looking to the next general election, analysts warned regional parties in East Malaysia may strengthen, forcing Pakatan Harapan to negotiate with Borneo kingmakers on autonomy and funding.
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Anwar Ibrahim Faces Setback in Sabah Regional Elections
Anwar Ibrahim Faces Setback in Sabah Regional Elections In a significant political development, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's coalition faced a substantial defeat in the Sabah regional election, securing only one seat out of the 20 it contested. This marks a serious challenge for Anwar, whose three-year tenure now faces scrutiny as the nation heads toward national elections by 2028.The election result underscores a potentially shiftin…
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