Shafie: State assembly dissolved, and I'm CM till polling dates announced (updated)


KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal on Thursday (July 30) announced the dissolution of the state legislative assembly after attempts were made to overthrow the current state government with elected representatives switching sides.

In a press conference at the Sabah Administrative Centre building here on Thursday (July 30), he said he had met Yang DiPertua Negeri (TYT) Tun Juhar Mahiruddin at the istana this morning, who gave his consent to the dissolution of the state assembly.

Celebrate Merdeka with 50% Off!
T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM6.95 only

Billed as RM6.95 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM6.17/month

Billed as RM78 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

Melaka govt contemplates renaming Chinese-type school to ‘SJK(C) Laksamana Cheng Ho’, says CM
Melaka celebrates National Day for the first time in Merlimau
MCA remains confident to regain Perlis victory in next GE, says Dr Wee
KL sinkhole: Telescopic camera to aid search for victim
Ebit Lew trial: preacher asked witness to delete WhatsApp messages
Caution yourself when making statements on Palestine, says Tok Mat to foreign envoys
PM has sent clear warning against divisive tactics, says Fahmi
Jalan Masjid India traders want to hold talks with govt regarding safety
Man arrested for damaging former employer’s Lamborghini after being sacked
NRD to improve Mekar Diaspora programme to better serve Malaysians living abroad

Others Also Read