29th November 2025
The Sabah state government has declared November 29th 2025 as a public holiday.
The declaration was made under Section 9 of the Public Holidays Ordinance, Chapter 56, and confirmed through the official state gazette.
"By exercising the powers conferred by Section 9 of the Public Holidays Ordinance, the Yang di-Pertua Negeri has appointed Nov 29, 2025 (Saturday), as an additional public holiday to those prescribed in the First Schedule of the Ordinance," according to the Sabah Government Gazette issued today.
Following the declaration, all government agencies, schools, and private sector employers are advised to adjust daily operations and staffing accordingly.
The public is encouraged to plan family activities, attend polling centres for the 17th Sabah General Election, and consider other official or social engagements in light of the holiday.
September 26th 2020
The Sabah government has declared Saturday September 26th a public holiday to enable voters to go out and exercise their rights in the 16th state election.
Caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal in a statement today said the declaration of the public holiday was based on Section 9 of the Sabah Public Holiday Ordinance.
“I urge the public to abide by standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the Sabah Election Commission (EC) and local authorities. Sabahans should abide by the health advisory issued by the Health Ministry.
“Avoid crowded, confined spaces and speaking in close proximity to each other. Also, wash your hands frequently and wear face masks in public,” Shafie said, addressing concerns over an increase in Covid-19 cases in the state.
The polls tomorrow will see 447 candidates vying for 73 seats in the state. - Borneo Post Online
