Shafie and Leiking returned unopposed as Warisan's top two
Shafie Apdal and Darell Leiking were returned unopposed as Warisan president and deputy. The party's AGM is in Sandakan on 24 and 25 October.
Parti Warisan president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal and his deputy, Datuk Darell Leiking, have been returned unopposed, The Star reported on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.
Warisan secretary-general Loretto Padua confirmed that no one else filed nominations for the top two posts when nominations closed on Monday, 12 October.
Contests for other posts
- Vice-presidents: Eight nominations for three posts.
- Supreme council: 39 candidates for 20 seats.
The full list of nominees has not been released as vetting is still going on.
Background
In July, the Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court sentenced Shafie to five weeks in jail for contempt of court over his remarks on the inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir. The sentence was stayed pending Shafie's appeal to the High Court, Malay Mail reported.
What's next
Warisan's annual general meeting is in Sandakan on 24 and 25 October.
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