UPKO Leadership and Alliances
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Ewon Benedick remains the uncontested President of Malaysia's UPKO party. UPKO is also seeking a review of the 1976 Petronas Agreement regarding oil royalty payments to Sabah. The party has joined the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition to bolster political stability in the region.
Ewon Benedick Remains UPKO President Uncontested
Datuk Ewon Benedick will continue to lead the United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) as its President for a new term. His re-election was confirmed as the position was not contested during the party's 17th Triennial Convention held in Penampang. Similarly, Datuk Donald Peter Mojuntin retained his role as Deputy President. The five Vice President positions were also filled without competit…
UPKO wants 1976 Petronas Agreement reviewed
The United Sabah Progressive Party (UPKO) is demanding a review of the 1976 Petronas Agreement, which dictates oil royalty payments to Sabah. This call stems from revelations by former Sabah Chief Min…
UPKO Aims to Defend Penampang, Tuaran Seats in Upcoming Election
The United Kinabalu Progressive Party (UPKO) intends to defend its incumbent parliamentary seats of Penampang and Tuaran in the upcoming general election, party president Datuk Ewon Benedick announced…
UPKO Joins GRS to Strengthen Sabah's Political Stability, Says Chief Minister
The entry of the United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) into the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition is poised to bolster political stability in Sabah, according to Chief Minister Datuk Ser…
