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Former state minister Datuk Peter Anthony - BERNAMA FILE PIX

Experts said DAP has likely reached its peak support among its traditional non-Malay, especially Chinese, voters. The priority now is not to expand significantly, but to prevent losing existing support.

Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) Deputy Chairman Datuk Jafry Ariffin celebrates the victory of BN candidates for the Kinabatangan parliamentary seat Mohd Kurniawan Naim Moktar and the Lamag State Legislative Assembly (DUN) seat Mohd Ismail Ayob who successfully retained their seats at the Official Vote Tallying Centre for the by-elections at Dewan Sri Lamag. Photo by Bernama

The incumbent Kinabatangan Member of Parliament Mohd Kurniawan Naim Moktar and the candidate for Lamag State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Mohd Ismail Ayob, better known as Miha, celebrate their victories after being announced as winners of their respective seats at the Official Vote Tallying Centre for the by-elections at Dewan Sri Lamag. Photo by Bernama

Since 2016, Sabah Umno has experienced three major waves of defections involving both members and leaders, namely to Parti Warisan in 2016, to Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) in 2018, and to Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) in 2023. - Bernama photo

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

Parti Warisan Information chief Datuk Mohd Azis Jamman. Photo source: Facebook

Hajiji taking the oath before Musa during the swearing-in ceremony at Istana Seri Kinabalu following the conclusion of the 17th Sabah state election. Photo: Bernama

PKR Leadership Council Chairman Datuk Mustapha Sakmud.

DAP suffered a major setback in the 17th Sabah State Election, losing all eight seats it contested under Pakatan Harapan. Photo: Bernama