KOTA KINABALU, El Sky News – The Democratic Action Party (DAP) of Sabah is set to announce its official candidate lineup for the upcoming 17th Sabah state election this Saturday.
According to reports from Berita Harian and Bernama, the announcement will be made in Kota Kinabalu and will include candidates for several state constituencies. Among the most closely watched is the Tanjung Papat seat, which was previously held by DAP in the last state election.
DAP Sabah Deputy Chairman Chan Foong Hin stated earlier that the party had completed its selection process and expressed confidence in the candidates chosen to represent the party. The decision is seen as part of DAP’s broader preparation strategy to retain its key constituencies in the state.
Discussions regarding seat distribution among coalition partners are also reported to be ongoing, as political parties in Sabah continue finalizing their lineups ahead of the state polls.
The 17th Sabah state election is scheduled to take place on November 29, 2025, with the Tanjung Papat constituency expected to be one of the key battlegrounds.
