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Parti Warisan deputy president Datuk Darell Leiking (left) and vice-president Datuk Jaujan Sambakong (right) with Parti Warisan candidate for P.187 Kinabatangan, Datuk Saddi Abdul Rahman at the candidate announcement ceremony for the Kinabatangan parliamentary by-election at Dewan Sri Lamag on Jan 5. Bernama FILE PIX

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In the 17th Sabah State Election on Nov 29, Bung Moktar, 66, retained the Lamag seat with a majority of 153 votes in a six-cornered contest. - Bernama file photo

The Election Commission (EC) will hold a special meeting to determine the key dates for the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state by-elections on Dec 16. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

The dissatisfaction grew even stronger over DAP’s decision to field two incumbent Members of Parliament (MPs) as state candidates. - Bernama photo

Sabah Umno Information chief Datuk Suhaimi Nasir. Photo by Bernama

UMS political analyst Associate Professor Dr Syahruddin Awang Ahmad said the heat of the democratic process was barely felt even though posters, flags and billboards were actively displayed across all areas.

Barisan’s candidate in Karamunting is Datuk Chin Kim Hiung while Pakatan is represented by Datuk George Hiew. Photo for illustrative purpose only.

Among the standouts was Warisan candidate for the Tulid state seat Lucia Kihing, 49, who arrived at the Nabawan District Council Multipurpose Hall, Pensiangan in traditional Dusun Lobu dress. Photo by Bernama

SPP candidate for the Sulabayan state seat Abdul Hata Abdul Hala (left), failed to submit his nomination papers after arriving at the Semporna Community Arena Hall Nomination Centre past 10am during the 17th Sabah state election, today. - Photo by Bernama