The 2025 Umno General Assembly, initially planned for November 26 to 29, has been rescheduled to January 14 to 17, 2026, to accommodate the Sabah state election, announced Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. The decision follows the Election Commission’s confirmation of the 17th Sabah State Election, set to run from November 15 to 29, overlapping with the original assembly dates.
Strategic Focus on Barisan Nasional’s Campaign
Asyraf explained that the postponement would enable Umno leaders and grassroots members to concentrate fully on supporting Barisan Nasional (BN) in the Sabah election. “This is so that BN may once again lead the government for the welfare and well-being of the people of Sabah,” he said in a statement, emphasising the party’s commitment to regaining public trust in the state.
Election Commission’s Timeline
The Election Commission, led by chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun, confirmed November 29 as the polling day for the Sabah state election. Nomination day is scheduled for November 15, with early voting set for November 25. The rescheduling of Umno’s general assembly underscores the party’s strategic prioritisation of the election, aiming to strengthen BN’s position in Sabah’s competitive political landscape.
