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Crisis averted as new Sabah CM gives Bung last-minute portfolio swap

Crisis averted as new Sabah CM gives Bung last-minute portfolio swap

Hajiji hands Bung his desired state Works Ministry portfolio after swapping original assignment with Masidi's.

Sabah deputy chief ministers pledge to give their best

Sabah deputy chief ministers pledge to give their best

Jeffrey Kitingan says he wants to help the people, especially the villagers who are involved in agriculture.
Kitingan steps down as federal deputy minister

Kitingan steps down as federal deputy minister

He was sworn in as one of three Sabah deputy ministers this morning.

Eight takeaways from Sabah polls

Eight takeaways from Sabah polls

Malaysiakini sifts through election data and tries to answer some questions posed by readers and staff.
Hajiji sworn in as CM, deputies Bung, Jeffrey and Joachim

Hajiji sworn in as CM, deputies Bung, Jeffrey and Joachim

Hajiji Noor is the Sabah Bersatu chief while the deputies are from BN, Star and PBS.
Shafie knows he can't get the numbers, won't entice defections - source

Shafie knows he can't get the numbers, won't entice defections - source

'I myself acknowledge that I will continue to work as opposition' - Warisan Plus assemblyperson.

Don't encourage 'frog behaviour' by hoping for Sabah defections - Rajiv

Don't encourage 'frog behaviour' by hoping for Sabah defections - Rajiv

''As much as I hate to see Umno come into power… it's not right to encourage frog behaviour," - DAP assemblyperson.

COMMENT | Thus ends Sabah distraction, next stop – the recession

COMMENT | Thus ends Sabah distraction, next stop – the recession

As endless rounds of political battles are waged, we could be hurtling towards economic disaster.

Discontent in Sabah could push Umno MPs into Anwar's arms

Discontent in Sabah could push Umno MPs into Anwar's arms

Even before the election, an Umno leader had confirmed that some MPs were already swaying towards Anwar.
LETTER | Reference to court on Article 6(7) of Sabah Constitution not unlikely

LETTER | Reference to court on Article 6(7) of Sabah Constitution not unlikely

This is unique to Sabah. The Federal Constitution does not have such a provision.
Something is brewing at Shafie's residence ahead of Sabah CM swearing-in

Something is brewing at Shafie's residence ahead of Sabah CM swearing-in

UPDATED 6.33PM | Concurrently, a meeting is also being held in PJ on the position of the federal government.

Sabah CM post: Bung pressured into compromise, says Zahid

Sabah CM post: Bung pressured into compromise, says Zahid

Bung relented to pressure by BN assemblypersons, says Umno president.

Hajiji receives invite from governor for swearing-in ceremony

Hajiji receives invite from governor for swearing-in ceremony

He will be Sabah's 16th chief minister after the GRS alliance emerged victorious during Saturday's Sabah state elections.

New seats: GRS won most with few surprises

New seats: GRS won most with few surprises

GRS won nine of the 13 new Sabah state seats which were formed by constituency redelineation last year.

GRS says Hajiji new Sabah CM after BN makes way

GRS says Hajiji new Sabah CM after BN makes way

UPDATED 4.10PM | This is announced by Hajiji himself, at a joint press conference with Bung Moktar.

Sabah Bersatu reps should rejoin Umno, urges Shahrir

Sabah Bersatu reps should rejoin Umno, urges Shahrir

The Umno veteran claims Bersatu is not needed in Sabah politics.

COMMENT | Why Warisan Plus lost – a preliminary analysis

COMMENT | Why Warisan Plus lost – a preliminary analysis

The drop in turnout was significant, especially among traditional Warisan Plus supporters.
Sabah CM to be sworn in tomorrow morning - identity still a mystery

Sabah CM to be sworn in tomorrow morning - identity still a mystery

UPDATED 1.53PM | The palace announces swearing-in ceremony without stipulating who will be the chief minister.

Anwar: PKR respects decision by Sabah voters

Anwar: PKR respects decision by Sabah voters

SABAH POLLS | PKR chief says Sabahans fulfilled their responsibility in the democratic process despite the recovery MCO.

Najib's loyalist suggests Salleh as CM if Bung-Hajiji deadlock continues

Najib's loyalist suggests Salleh as CM if Bung-Hajiji deadlock continues

This is after both BN and PN cannot agree on the chief ministerial candidate.

Minister: Like Harapan in GE14,  'unregistered' GRS doesn't affect Sabah win

Minister: Like Harapan in GE14, 'unregistered' GRS doesn't affect Sabah win

He reminds that Pakatan Harapan was also unregistered during GE14.

Sabah governor asks for time to decide between Bung and Hajiji

Sabah governor asks for time to decide between Bung and Hajiji

UPDATED 3.52PM | Both leaders rushed to the palace only to be told governor needs more time to decide.

Hadi, PAS leaders in celebratory mood after allies win in Sabah

Hadi, PAS leaders in celebratory mood after allies win in Sabah

'To the voters, thank you for the trust given'.

Mahathir says Shafie Apdal is still a PM candidate

Mahathir says Shafie Apdal is still a PM candidate

This is despite Warisan's inability to win the majority of seats in yesterday's Sabah state polls.