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Sabah & Sarawak 3 Mar 2025 | 07:57 AM

Review eKasih criteria for helping disaster victims, Upko leader urges Putrajaya

KOTA KINABALU: The government has been urged to revise eKasih aid criteria so that disaster victims, such as those affected by fires and floods, receive proper assistance.

Comment 7 Jan 2025 | 11:00 PM

Sabah PKR ruffled as Upko takes the reins

IT is often said that a picture paints a thousand words.

Sabah & Sarawak 4 Jan 2025 | 02:33 AM

Sabah PKR unhappy over Upko's role in state Pakatan

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Pakatan Harapan is in a tenuous position as one of its key members, Sabah PKR, is unhappy that the coalition is being led by a "small local party" United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko).

Sabah & Sarawak 29 Oct 2024 | 09:19 AM

Sabah Pakatan yet to hold formal polls pact talks, wants power to pick allies, says Upko

KOTA KINABALU: United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) wants Sabah Pakatan Harapan to be granted autonomy in deciding on its allies in the next state election.

Sabah & Sarawak 18 Oct 2024 | 05:59 AM

Upko supports court ruling on Sabah's 40% revenue rights

KOTA KINABALU: Pakatan Harapan component Upko has expressed approval of the Federal Court's decision favouring the Sabah Law Society (SLS) in its pursuit of a review of Sabah’s 40% constitutional entitlement.

Sabah & Sarawak 11 Aug 2024 | 05:59 AM

Upko firm in pursuing Sabah's 40% revenue rights, says Ewon Benedick

KOTA KINABALU: Upko remains firm that the Federal Government must honour the Constitutional guarantee for 40% revenue from the state to be paid and that this cannot be mixed with federal development allocations under the national Budget, says Datuk Ewon Benedick.

Sabah & Sarawak 14 Sept 2024 | 09:42 AM

Upko praises doubling of special payment to Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: Parti Upko hailed the Federal Government's move to double the interim special payment from the current RM300mil to RM600mil next year as a recognition of Sabah's 40% revenue rights claim.

Sabah & Sarawak 20 Oct 2024 | 07:49 AM

Citizenship amendment a step in right direction towards gender equality, says Upko

KOTA KINABALU: The citizenship amendment passed by Parliament puts Malaysia on the right direction towards gender equality, says Upko wanita chief Mohina Ronnie Sidom.

Sabah & Sarawak 24 Mar 2024 | 03:37 PM

Upko to celebrate 30th anniversary in August, says Ewon

PENAMPANG: The United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) will be hosting a celebration marking its 30th anniversary on Aug 9, said its president, Datuk Ewon Benedick.

Sabah & Sarawak 25 Mar 2024 | 12:12 AM

Lasimbang rejoins Upko, ends political hiatus

KOTA KINABALU: Former Dewan Negara senator Adrian Lasimbang has ended his two-year political hiatus after officially rejoining Upko, a Pakatan Harapan component.

Sabah & Sarawak 28 July 2024 | 07:52 AM

Upko fully backs Sabah government’s 40% revenue claim efforts

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government's decision to pursue the 40% revenue claim with the Federal Government has Upko’s full support, says Datuk Ewon Benedict.

Sabah & Sarawak 28 July 2024 | 11:00 PM

Upko fully backs Sabah govt’s 40% revenue claim efforts

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government’s decision to pursue the 40% revenue claim with the Federal Government has Upko’s full support, says Datuk Ewon Benedict.

Sabah & Sarawak 16 Feb 2024 | 11:57 AM

Upko homecoming for Wilfred Bumburing after 12 years

KOTA KINABALU: One of Upko’s favourite sons, Datuk Seri Wilfred Bumburing returned to the party on Friday (Feb 16), some 12 years after leaving the political outfit he co-founded.

Sabah & Sarawak 5 Sept 2024 | 05:56 AM

Sabah should consider benefits of co-hosting 2027 SEA Games, says Upko

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah should give serious thought to co-hosting the 2027 SEA Games, says Pakatan Harapan component party Upko.

Sabah & Sarawak 5 Apr 2024 | 02:38 AM

Upko keen to contest mixed seats in next Sabah polls

KOTA KINABALU: Upko is ready to venture out of its comfort zone and contest mixed seats in the coming Sabah election, if given the chance.

Sabah & Sarawak 7 Feb 2024 | 07:38 AM

Gagasan Rakyat and Upko in seat sharing tiff ahead of Sabah polls

KOTA KINABALU: The political temperature is heating up between Pakatan Harapan component Upko and its Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) ruling coalition partner Gagasan Rakyat.

Sabah & Sarawak 4 Feb 2024 | 04:55 AM

Seat distribution among coalition parties needs a fresh approach, says Upko

KOTA KINABALU: Seat allocation among coalition parties must be distributed with a fresher outlook in the Sabah elections, says Upko.

Sabah & Sarawak 7 Dec 2023 | 06:48 AM

Ewon offers 'peace pipe' for former leaders to return to Upko in the Christmas spirit

KOTA KINABALU: Parti Upko president Datuk Ewon Benedick is extending the "peace pipe" to former party stalwarts who quit the party over the years.

Sabah & Sarawak 7 Dec 2023 | 11:00 PM

Upko president wants to mend ties with ex-leaders

KOTA KINABALU: United Progressive Kinabalu Organi­sation (Upko) president Datuk Ewon Benedick is extending the “peace pipe” to former stalwarts who have left, calling on them once again to contribute to the party.

Sabah & Sarawak 11 Dec 2023 | 11:56 AM

Upko ready to face early Sabah polls, says Youth chief

KOTA KINABALU: Upko, a Sabah-based component party of Pakatan Harapan, says it is ready for the possibility of an early state election amid uncertainty about whether the coalition will work with the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) in the polls.

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