Kota Kinabalu: Sabahans head to the ballot box to exercise their democratic right to choose a new state government on Saturday (Nov 29).
Below are events of the day captured in photos.
Many arrived early despite the wet weather, taking their seats along the school corridor while Election Commission (EC) staff completed final preparations before the polling stream opened.
Many arrived early despite the wet weather, taking their seats along the school corridor while Election Commission (EC) staff completed final preparations before the polling stream opened.
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Many arrived early despite the wet weather, taking their seats along the school corridor while Election Commission (EC) staff completed final preparations before the polling stream opened.
Many arrived early despite the wet weather, taking their seats along the school corridor while Election Commission (EC) staff completed final preparations before the polling stream opened.
Healcy Andy Albert Jaikul casts her vote at SJKC Chung Hwa Tamparuli, under the supervision of election officers, as polling progresses smoothly for the N14 Tamparuli seat in the 17th Sabah state election.
Voters from Saluran 1, mostly senior citizens, are seen waiting patiently for their turn to cast their ballots at SJKC Chung Hwa Tamparuli as polling gets underway for the 17th Sabah state election.
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A notice listing individuals permitted to enter the polling centre is displayed outside SJKC Chung Hwa Tamparuli, as voters begin queuing early for the 17th Sabah state election.
Jupiani Binti Daman waits in line with her four-year-old daughter, Damia Raysha, as voters begin arriving early at SJKC Chung Hwa Tamparuli for the 17th Sabah state election.
Barisan Nasional candidate for Tanjong Kapor Kevin Lee Sip Kin and his wife Kong Lee Ken casts his vote at the Pakka polling centre, at SK St Peter Kudat on Saturday morning at 8.10am
First time voter Nur Alley Amelly Suhaili, 19 with her father Suhaili Abas, 53. She was nervous because she was afraid that her vote will be spoilt. Her father will be voting in Petagas while mother will be in Tambunan
An elderly voter is assisted by an Election Commission (EC) officer at SJKC Chung Hwa Tamparuli, ensuring those with limited mobility are able to cast their ballots comfortably during the 17th Sabah state election.
Young voters wait for their turn to cast their ballots at SJKC Chung Hwa Tamparuli, reflecting the growing participation of first-time and youth voters in the 17th Sabah state election.
Siblings Andrew and April Lim all smiles and giggling after coming out of the polling centre at SK St. Francis Convent in Penampang because of the super long ballot paper. “This is the first time we’ve seen such a long piece of ballot paper, said Adrew who voted for the third time. Kapayan is a 13-corner figh
A few Election Commission clerks helping locals to check their voting eligibility in the Moyog constituency in Penampang
Penampang voters queuing up to cast their ballot at the Moyog state seat. Most of them came in umbrellas due to the light morning drizzle.
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Chee show ching, 87, who voted at SK Sacred Heart Kota Kinabalu for Api-Api state seat. Hopes for peace and prosperity. She came with her daughters.
Warisan President and former chief minister Datuk Seri Apdal casts his ballot at a voting centre in SK Bubul in the Senallang constituency in Semporna.
Warisan President and former chief minister Datuk Seri Apdal casts his ballot at a voting centre in SK Bubul in the Senallang constituency in Semporna.
Nur Alya Ramadhani, 19, first time voter
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Sisters - Ain Rabihah Ruji, 23, (left) dan Auni Raihah Ruji, 18, who are also the daughters of the Pakatan Harapan candidate for the N.72 Merotai seat after casting their votes at SK Sungai Haji Matahir.
Young voters Nur Farhana Norzaim, Nur Azmina Irdina Jamlin and Saidatul Naziha Rahman show their fingers after casting their votes in the 17th Sabah State Election (PRN) at Sekolah Kebangsaan Serusup. Tuaran today.
Mohammad Abd Rahman,40, showing his proof of voting after casting his ballot at SMK Agama Kimanis.
Amoster Alex Henry Inter (amos), who voted at Sk Berungis (Pantai Dalit). The 33-year-old hopes the new government would give more opportunities to disabled people like himself to enter the government sector and have more inclusivity for disabled communities.
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Joachim hopes all voters will come in and cast their ballots with the hope of building a better tomorrow for Sabah.
PBS acting president Datuk Dr Joachim Gunsalam and his wife Linda Ewit after casting their votes in SK Kunsadang.
Voters turnout in the 17th Sabah state elections has reached 31.3% as of 11am, said Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun.
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