Hajiji, who is also the GRS Chairman, thanked all the people of Sabah for the new mandate given to him to continue leading the state administration's leadership...

He took his oath of office before the Yang di-Pertua Negeri, Tun Musa Aman, at Istana Seri Kinabalu.

Following the results, the winning UPKO, STAR, KDM and five Independent candidates are said to be the deciding factor

Independent candidates, a distinctive feature of Sabah politics, also made significant impacts.

"This result proves that BN still has a strong support base and continues to be one of the important political blocs in the Sabah political landscape," he said.

It is understood that negotiations for the local Sabah parties and independent candidates are currently being held, but a no further details are available.

Aliakbar, a PAS candidate for PN expressed his gratitude to voters, saying “My heartfelt thanks to all voters of N.16 Karambunai.”

Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) candidate Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun is the winner for the Karanaan state seat.

Early indications showed Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) is on course to form the state government.

Star previously withdrew from Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) following its collaboration with Pakatan Harapan.

GRS supporters and media personnel were seen gathering in the area to await the preliminary results, followed by the official results of the Sabah State Electio...

The contest was among the most closely watched in the 17th Sabah state election, largely due to Ellron’s longstanding presence in the constituency.

The Lamag constituency has 13,859 registered voters, with 664 ballots counted so far.