Ellron Angin

• MLA for Sook since 2008 — winning substantial majorities across elections
• Held several ministerial roles in the Sabah state government, culminating in his current position as State Minister of Youth and Sports since 2020
• Deputy President of STAR, representing the Non-Muslim Bumiputera quota
• Community Engagements:
  • Advocated for youth and sports talent development in rural areas, including schools in Keningau, emphasizing balanced academic and athletic growth
  • Supported the formation of PANDARAS—an indigenous unity association—in Sook, championing the rights and cultural heritage of Sabah’s indigenous communities

• Long-serving MLA for Sook: He has represented the Sabah State Legislative Assembly constituency of Sook since March 2008, securing re-election in 2013, 2018, and 2020 with strong majorities
• Ministerial Positions:
  • Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment (2008–2013)
  • Assistant to the Chief Minister (2013–2018)
  • Minister of Rural Development (briefly in 2018)
  • State Minister of Youth and Sports (since 2020)
• STAR Deputy President: Holds the role of Deputy President (Non-Muslim Bumiputera quota) of the Homeland Solidarity Party (STAR), working alongside other deputies
• Current: Member and Deputy President of Parti Solidariti Tanah AirKu (Sabah STAR) since 2018, part of the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition
• Previous Affiliations:
  • PBRS (Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah) under BN – until 2018
  • Briefly Independent after leaving PBRS
  • Represented Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition (2020–2022)
  • Now under GRS since 2020

Mining Graft Allegations 

• In late June 2025, a Malaysiakini report associated Ellron with a purported RM530,000 bribe in a mining scandal.
• He strongly denied the allegations and labeled them “baseless slander” motivated by immature political tactics. He affirmed his commitment to integrity and announced he was pursuing legal action against the defamation Sinar HarianMalaysiakiniDaily Express.
• Full news links:
  • Sinar Harian: “Saya nafi terima suapan, terlibat dalam transaksi RM530,000” – https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/736788/berita/saya-nafi-terima-suapan-terlibat-dalam-transaksi-rm530000—ellron
  • Free Malaysia Today: (via summary in Sinar Harian)
  • Daily Express: “Sabah sports minister Ellron Angin denies role in mining graft scandal” – https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/261703/sabah-sports-minister-ellron-angin-denies-role-in-mining-graft-scandal/
  • Warta Oriental: “Ellron nafi dakwaan terima suapan, tegas akan ambil tindakan undang-undang” – https://wartaoriental.com/2025/07/03/ellron-nafi-dakwaan-terima-suapan-tegas-akan-ambil-tindakan-undang-undang/
  • Malaysiakini: “Skandal Sabah: Timbalan presiden Star nafi terima suapan RM530,000” – https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/747961

Kosan Cooperative Land Development Dispute 

• Ellron, as chairman of Kosan, was criticized for allegedly issuing misleading statements about approval for land development at Wisma Kosan.
• The Warisan party disputed his claim that the development plans were approved in 2016, stating opposition dominated the AGM vote.
• Ellron responded that his statement referred to approval at the 34th AGM in 2017, and denied allegations of misleading the public Borneo Post Online
• Full news links:
  • The Borneo Post: “Kosan land: Warisan claims Ellron misled” – https://www.theborneopost.com/2021/08/02/kosan-land-warisan-claims-ellron-misled/
  • The Borneo Post: “Kosan chairman denies issuing statement to approve land devt” – https://www.theborneopost.com/2021/08/03/kosan-chairman-denies-issuing-statement-to-approve-land-devt/

Support for Rural Sports & Youth

• Promoted athletic potential among rural students, especially from Sook and Keningau, underscoring the need for talent identification and opportunities. borneodailybulletin.comsabahgazette.com

• Advocated for Kota Kinabalu and surrounding areas to receive fair sports allocations and supported youth development programs relative to Sabah’s scale and needs. Borneo Post Online

Cultural Preservation

Emphasized the preservation of native languages (e.g., Kadazan, Dusun, Murut, Rungus) during the Kaamatan festival in Sook, framing language as critical to identity and heritage. Daily Express