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Wetrom Bahanda

ADUN
Parti KDM

Bandau (N06)

Age 55

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  • Born: May 25, 1970 (age 55 years), Kota Marudu
  • No known info about his education.

As both MP and MLA, spearheaded over RM508 million in development initiatives, including road upgrades (e.g., RM39m Indarason-Pata, RM112m Teringai, RM343m Sebayan–Kg. Nangka) and a RM14.5m clean water supply project—all between 2022–2024.

  • Member of Sabah State Legislative Assembly (Bandau): Elected since September 2020, during the first contest for the newly created Bandau seat, winning with a 3,363-vote majority
  • Member of Parliament (Kota Marudu): Entered federal politics in November 2022, defeating four-term incumbent Maximus Ongkili with an 8,174-vote majority
  • State Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister of Sabah: Served from October 2020 to October 2022 in Hajiji Noor’s GRS-led cabinet
  • Deputy President of Social Democratic Harmony Party (KDM): Took office in October 2022 as one of three deputy presidents, representing the Muslim bumiputera quota

Stripped of Assistant Minister Post (Oct 2022)
After leaving BERSATU, the Chief Minister’s Department removed Wetrom from his role as Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister.
The StarThe Vibes

Departure from BERSATU / GRS and attempted Warisan alignment
Wetrom officially quit BERSATU and GRS, sparking speculation about joining Warisan. Viral photos showed him signing with KDM, though he later joined PKDM.
Borneo Post Onlinesabahnews.com.myThe Vibes

Public Support for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (May 2023)
As Kota Marudu MP and KDM Deputy President, he declared full support for PM Anwar, aligning himself with the unity government—a move seen as politically significant.
Utusan Borneosabahnews.com.my

Visit & Cross-Party Dialogues on Poverty (May 2024)
Led a cross-party delegation with IDS Sabah to rural areas in Tandek to better understand and address local poverty distinct from Peninsula Malaysia’s experiences.
parlimen168.com

Ensuring Sabah’s Voice in Ambalat Development Talks (July 2025)
Urged that Sabah’s leadership and representatives be included in federal decisions about the Ambalat blocks—ensuring state interests aren’t sidelined in discussions with Indonesia.
Daily Express

 

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