REGION - SARAWAK > NEWS

SABAH DECLARES PUBLIC HOLIDAY ON NOV 29 FOR STATE ELECTION

Published : 27/11/2025 08:58 PM

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government has declared this Saturday, Nov 29, as an additional public holiday in conjunction with the 17th State Election.

According to a Government Gazette issued today, the declaration was made under Section 9 of the Holidays Ordinance Chapter 56.

"In exercising the powers conferred by Section 9 of the Holidays Ordinance, the Head of State has designated Nov 29, 2025 (Saturday) as a Public Holiday in addition to the days specified in the First Schedule of the Ordinance," stated the Gazette.

A total of 1.76 million voters will cast their ballots in the 17th Sabah State Election, which will see contests across all 73 seats. 

For the latest news on the 17th Sabah State Election, please visit https://prn.bernama.com/sabah/index.php.

-- BERNAMA

 

 


 


BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information which are disseminated via BERNAMA Wires; www.bernama.com; BERNAMA TV on Astro 502, unifi TV 631 and MYTV 121 channels and BERNAMA Radio on FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu) and FM100.9 (Kuching) frequencies.

Follow us on social media :
Facebook : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatv, @bernamaradio
Twitter : @bernama.com, @BernamaTV, @bernamaradio
Instagram : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatvofficial, @bernamaradioofficial
TikTok : @bernamaofficial

© 2025 BERNAMA   • Disclaimer   • Privacy Policy   • Security Policy