1 December 2025 KOTA KINABALU: President of the United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO), Datuk Ewon Benedick, emphasised his commitment to continue advocating for the Sabah First agenda within the newly formed Sabah Cabinet. Ewon, who holds the portfolios of Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Industry, Entrepreneurship, and Transportation, said that the development of the entrepreneurship sector would be among his main focuses in ensuring Sabah’s economy continues

24 November 2025 KOTA BELUD: The candidate for the United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) for N.11 Kadamaian, Datuk Ewon Benedick, has emphasised that the Kadamaian Development Master Plan (2020–2035), which is currently being implemented, will continue to serve as his manifesto in Kadamaian. The UPKO President said the plan was formulated after he was elected as the State Assemblyman for Kadamaian in 2018, taking into account the comprehensive needs of the 74 villag

17 November 2025 KOTA KINABALU: United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) President Datuk Ewon Benedick, emphasised that members of the Federal Cabinet must come forward to clarify the eight points contained in the Notice of Appeal regarding the Kota Kinabalu High Court’s decision related to Sabah’s 40 per cent revenue rights. Ewon, who is also the UPKO candidate for the N.11 Kadamaian seat, said the people of Sabah must evaluate for themselves the grounds of the appea

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

14 November 2025 PENAMPANG : “Sabah First!” echoed through the hall, powerful and rhythmic, shaking the rafters and setting the tone for the hours to come. More then 3000 People had convened at Dewan Gawir Kg Madsiang to welcome their leader of choice Datuk Ewon Benedick President of United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO). He arrived amidst shouts of 'UPKO, Sabah First' and as he greeted each and everyone, there was a palpable feeling of pride for the young politici

14 November 2025 PENAMPANG: The United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) has unveiled its full slate of candidates for the upcoming Sabah State Election, confirming its contest in 25 constituencies. While many nominees are new faces in the electoral arena, they are long-serving party members who have consistently upheld UPKO’s values and principles. The line-up features a mix of experienced leaders and active community figures, all of whom have pledged their commitment

14 November 2025 PENAMPANG: The President of the United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO), Datuk Ewon Benedick, has announced that the party will not be holding a public event to unveil its candidates. Instead, the candidate list will be released through a media statement. “I can confirm that UPKO will contest no fewer than 20 seats in this Sabah state election." “I will be issuing the list of UPKO candidates later this evening via a media release." “These candidates c

14 November 2025 PENAMPANG: Sudah tiba masanya rakyat Sabah mengambil semula hak untuk menentukan tadbir urus negeri dengan memastikan kerajaan negeri dibentuk berteraskan parti tempatan, kata Presiden Pertubuhan Kinabalu Progresif Bersatu (UPKO), Datuk Ewon Benedick. Beliau berkata, Pilihan Raya Umum Dewan Undangan (PRU DU) Sabah ke-17 harus menjadi referendum untuk mempertahankan hak Sabah dengan menyokong parti-parti tempatan supaya perjuangan itu lebih berkesan. “Tiada si