15 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) candidate Datuk Wong Thien Fook is set to face a crowded field of twelve other contenders in the race for the Inanam state seat. The other candidates vying for the constituency are: Sumali Marino Ahmad (RUMPUN) Gordon Lai (Parti Bumi Kenyalang) Shone Eric Majimbun (Independent) Lewis Wong (KDM) Edna Jessica Majimbun (Warisan) Kenny Chua (STAR Sabah) Martin Sibit (GAS) Peto Galim (Pakatan Harapan)

15 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Dennison R. Indang of the United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) is set for a fierce contest as he faces eight other candidates in his bid for the N22 Tanjung Aru State Constituency. The candidates contesting the seat are: Datuk Chan Foong Hin – Pakatan Harapan Datuk Wong Hong Jun (Junz Wong) – Warisan Suhaimi bin Buang – Perikatan Nasional Yee Wee Ping – Parti Impian Sabah Wong Cheng Chee – Parti Kerjasama Anak Negeri Mohamed Zaim bin

15 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: This addendum records a further development following my earlier statement. The Federal Government has now filed a later version of the Notice of Appeal. This later notice contains two additions that materially alter the nature of the appeal. The first is the insertion of new wording in Ground 1 referring to the High Court’s direction on the “manner and/or process” of conducting the Article 112D review. This language did not appear in the earli

15 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: On 11 November 2025, the Prime Minister’s Office and the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) announced that the Federal Government would not appeal the High Court’s ruling on Sabah’s 40% special grant entitlement. It was further stated that any appeal would be limited to “defects” in the judge’s written reasoning. This conveyed the clear impression that the substance of the judgment was accepted, and that negotiations would proceed in good faith.

15 November 2025 KOTA BELUD: The United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO), President Datuk Ewon Benedick, has reminded all party candidates and supporters not to belittle or disparage rival candidates throughout the campaign period for the 17th Sabah State Election (PRN). Ewon, who is defending the Kadamaian State Legislative Assembly seat, stressed that the key focus of this election is to ensure that the people choose local parties, those that genuinely understand t

15 November 2025 SANDAKAN: The United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) candidate for Gum Gum Dr Peter Jr Naintin, stressed that he stepped with confidence into the election. He said he is ready to listen to the people. His assurance stems from continuous engagement with the local community and the solid support he has received throughout his outreach efforts. He noted that when voters recognise a leader’s sincerity and commitment, they are more likely to make an info

14 November 2025 KUALA LUMPUR: Three Members of Parliament have called for a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to be set up to investigate the signing of the United States-Malaysia Reciprocal Trade Agreement. They called for the RCI to examine claims that Malaysia was “forced” into negotiations, why an agreement was signed instead of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or framework, and to recommend stronger governance and consultation mechanisms for future trade deals. In a

14 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) candidate for N18 Inanam, Datuk Wong Thien Fook, has outlined a series of key commitments aimed at driving economic growth, improving infrastructure and traffic management, and expanding access to affordable housing in the constituency. Wong said that if elected, he would work through UPKO’s platform to push for more dynamic and sustainable economic development in Inanam. “UPKO will drive more dyn