Political Discourse on Sabah's Future

22 November 2025

KOTA KINABALU: NorthBorneoTV and Sabah Way Forward co-hosted a pivotal political discussion titled "The Roundtable: 2025 Sabah Election Edition," bringing together key figures in Sabah’s political landscape just ahead of the state election.

The roundtable, held on Monday, 17 November 2025, at the KDCA Hall in Penampang, offered a rare platform for influential leaders, past and present, to share their insights, address critical challenges, and discuss the future trajectory of the state.

The discussion featured a truly distinguished panel, spanning multiple generations of Sabah's leadership:

TAN SRI JOSEPH PAIRIN KITINGAN

Huguan Siou and Founder, Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS)

TAN SRI BERNARD DOMPOK

Founder, United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO)

TUN RICHARD MALANJUM

Former Chief Justice of Malaysia

DATUK SERI DR JEFFREY KITINGAN

President, Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR)

DATUK SERI DR JOACHIM GUNSALAM

Acting President, Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS)

DATUK EWON BENEDICK

President, United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO)

The session was moderated by journalist, Datuk Philip Golingai.

NorthBorneoTV is a media platform showcasing Sabah, and Sabah Way Forward is a group focused on addressing the challenges the state faces and promoting its progress.

A full video recording of "The Roundtable: 2025 Sabah Election Edition" is available for your reference and reporting.

For media enquiries, interviews, or access to high-resolution stills from the event, please contact:

Philip Golingai

0192312244