1971 Sabah state election
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The 1971 Sabah state election were to be held in October 1971, after the State Assembly was dissolved on 20 September 1971.[1] This was the second state election to take place.
After nominations closed on 5 October 1971, Sabah Alliance which consists of United Sabah National Organisation (USNO) and Sabah Chinese Association (SCA), won all the seats uncontested.[2] All the opposition nomination papers were rejected, or no nominations were sent at all.[2]
Results[edit]
| Party | Seats | +/– | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Sabah National Organisation | 28 | +14 | |
| Sabah Chinese Association | 4 | –1 | |
| Total | 32 | 0 | |
| No. | State Constituency | Member | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| USNO 28 | SCA 4 | |||
| N01 | Kudat | Abdul Salam Harun | Alliance (USNO) |
| N02 | Bengkoka-Banggi | Mustapha Harun | Alliance (USNO) |
| N03 | Langkon | Idrus Mustakim | Alliance (USNO) |
| N04 | Tandek | Majuning Majun @ Mohd Omar | Alliance (USNO) |
| N05 | Usukan | Mohammad Said Keruak | Alliance (USNO) |
| N06 | Sorob | Ismail Gimbad | Alliance (USNO) |
| N07 | Sulaman | Dahlan Harun | Alliance (USNO) |
| N08 | Kiulu | Payar Juman | Alliance (USNO) |
| N09 | Jesselton Bandar | Pang Tet Tshung | Alliance (SCA) |
| N10 | Tanjong Aru | Herman Luping | Alliance (USNO) |
| N11 | Moyog | Peter Joinud Mojuntin | Alliance (USNO) |
| N12 | Papar | Salleh Ibrahim | Alliance (USNO) |
| N13 | Bongawan | Aliudin Harun | Alliance (USNO) |
| N14 | Kuala Penyu | Fadzil Wong Fook Siang | Alliance (USNO) |
| N15 | Labuan | Harris Salleh | Alliance (USNO) |
| N16 | Beaufort | Mohd Dun Banir | Alliance (USNO) |
| N17 | Tenom | Tingkalor Lampang | Alliance (USNO) |
| N18 | Sipitang-Ulu Padas | Mohamed Yassin Hashim | Alliance (USNO) |
| N19 | Keningau | Anthony Undan Andulag | Alliance (USNO) |
| N20 | Pensiangan-Sook | Stephen Koroh | Alliance (USNO) |
| N21 | Ranau | Abdul Ghani Ahmad | Alliance (USNO) |
| N22 | Tambunan | Anthony Gibon | Alliance (USNO) |
| N23 | Sandakan Bandar | Tan Tze Shu | Alliance (SCA) |
| N24 | Elopura | Ngui Tet Min | Alliance (SCA) |
| N25 | Sugut | Habib Abdul Rahman Habib Mahmud | Alliance (USNO) |
| N26 | Labuk | Salleh Otik | Alliance (USNO) |
| N27 | Kuala Kinabatangan | Salleh Sulong | Alliance (USNO) |
| N28 | Lamag | Pg Mohd Ismail Pg Siat | Alliance (USNO) |
| N29 | Lahad Datu | Johari Ariff | Alliance (USNO) |
| N30 | Semporna | Sakaran Dandai | Alliance (USNO) |
| N31 | Merotai | Mohamad Kassim Kamidin | Alliance (USNO) |
| N32 | Balung | Edwin Chan Foo Sang | Alliance (SCA) |
Aftermath[edit]
Mustapha Harun, the leader of USNO & Sabah Alliance, and the Chief Minister before the election, were sworn in as Chief Minister for the second term, on 7 October.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Sabah to go to the polls again". The Straits Times. eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 21 September 1971. p. 1. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Sabah polls: Clean sweep by Alliance". The Straits Times. eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 6 October 1971. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Mustapha sworn in". The Straits Times. eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 8 October 1971. p. 5. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
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