UPKO Fields Candidates in 25 Constituencies for Upcoming Sabah Election

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 to championing the interests of Sabahans under UPKO’s “Sabah First” agenda.

In a notable development, five women have been selected as candidates, reflecting the party’s commitment to gender-balanced leadership. They are Suzie Salapan (Bandau), Rowindy Lawrence Odong (Membakut), Georgina L. George (Karanaan), Norfadzlina Ramsah (Labuk), and Mohina Sidom (Kuamut).

The full list of UPKO candidates is as follows:

N2 Bengkoka – Junsim Bin Rumunzing

N5 Bandau – Suzie Binti Salapan

N7 Tandek – Jamil Bin M. Zakariah @ Majingkin

N11 Kadamaian – Ewon Benedick (UPKO President)

N14 Tamparuli – Madius Bin Tangau

N15 Kiulu – Joisin Bin Romut

N18 Inanam – Wong Thien Fook

N22 Tanjung Aru – Dennison R. Indang

N23 Petagas – Lee Nyuk Soon @ Jason Lee

N24 Tanjung Keramat – Rosday Bin Wasli

N25 Kapayan – Billy Joe Dominic

N26 Moyog – Donald Peter Mojuntin

N27 Limbahau – Nelson W. Angang

N31 Membakut – Rowindy Lawrence Odong

N36 Kundasang – Rogers Tiam @ Aloysius

N37 Karanaan – Georgina L. George

N40 Bingkor – Kennedy Jie John @ Kenn

N41 Liawan – Wilson Gan Poi Tze

N42 Melalap – Junik Bin Bajit

N44 Tulid – Mohd Khairil Abdullah

N46 Nabawan – Junilin @ Jubilin Bin Kilan

N47 Telupid – Felix Joseph Saang

N49 Labuk – Norfadzlina Binti Ramsah

N50 Gum-Gum – Peter Jr Naintin

N57 Kuamut – Mohina Binti Sidom @ Mohina Ronnie Sidom

UPKO's candidates embody a diverse cross-section of Sabah society and will prioritise community-driven solutions, sustainable development, and the protection of Sabah’s constitutional rights.

With the election nearing, UPKO is stepping up its outreach programmes, with party leaders underscoring the importance of strong, accountable and forward-looking leadership for Sabah’s future.