No date yet for Sabah assembly dissolution, says CM
Published on: Sun, Jun 15, 2025 Text Size: Hajiji and other leaders at the meeting. - Pic by CMD TUARAN: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said no date has been set for the dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly amid speculation it could happen by late July or early August. He indicated that an announcement may follow the Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah's (Gagasan Rakyat) General Assembly scheduled for the end of July.
Advertisement He said this after officiating the party's Sulaman Division Annual Conference here on Sunday. Hajiji, also Gagasan Rakyat President and Sulaman Division Chief, was responding to questions about the possibility of a state assembly dissolution later this month. The dissolution would pave the way for the 17th Sabah State Election. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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