Jonathan Yasin
Ranau (P179)
Age 57
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- Date of Birth: 19 October 1967, born in Sabah, Malaysia
- Education not publicly disclosed: No verified sources list his secondary or tertiary education
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Member of Parliament (Ranau) since May 2018, re-elected in 2022 with an expanded majority of 11,092 votes
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Deputy Minister of Home Affairs II
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First term: March 10, 2020 – August 16, 2021 (under PN administration).
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Second term: August 30, 2021 – November 24, 2022 (under BN administration)
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Chairman of Malaysian Cocoa Board (August 2018 – March 2020), overseeing strategic developments in the national cocoa sector
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COVID-19 relief efforts: Distributed fresh vegetables and essential goods to around 350 households across villages in the Kundasang area during the pandemic, through his parliamentary office
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Youth and community empowerment:
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Promoted active involvement of local youth in organizing village celebrations like the Kaamatan festival to foster cultural continuity and social cohesion
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Encouraged participation in meaningful recreational programs such as a local Enduro motorcycle tournament, to deter youth from unhealthy behaviors
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Member of Parliament (MP) for Ranau, elected in May 2018, retaining the seat in 2022 with a significantly larger majority of 11,092 votes under the GRS ticket
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Deputy Minister of Home Affairs II, served from March 10, 2020 to August 16, 2021 under the Perikatan Nasional government, and subsequently August 30, 2021 to November 24, 2022 under the Barisan Nasional administration
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Chairman of Malaysian Cocoa Board (Lembaga Koko Malaysia), held position from August 16, 2018 to March 10, 2020, overseeing the national cocoa sector
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Community and Unity Advocacy: Actively promotes communal harmony in his constituency, facilitating village-level funding and encouraging civic cooperation across diverse communities
Alleged Party-Hopping & Membership Confusion (Feb–Mar 2020)
Malay Mail (Feb 27, 2020): Initially reported that Jonathan was among MPs aligning with Azmin Ali’s bloc and allegedly leaving PKR—a claim later denied by Sabah PKR leadership saying he was still in the party.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/02/27/amid-social-media-confusion-sabah-pkr-claims-ranau-mp-hasnt-left-party-for/1841480
The Star (Mar 6, 2020): Reported PKR’s demand for Jonathan to clarify which faction he actually supported after his cabinet appointment, amid confusion.
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/06/pkr-ranau-mp039s-political-stand-still-a-mystery
The Star (Mar 10, 2020): PKR discovered Jonathan had accepted a Deputy Minister post under the PN government, against earlier denials of leaving the party.
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/10/pkr-finds-out-ranau-mp039s-stand
SabahKini2 (Mar 15, 2020): Jonathan confirmed his expulsion from PKR and stated he had never joined any other party, stating he remained focused on serving Ranau constituents.
https://sabahkini2.org/en/news/2636/dipecat-pkr-saya-terima-dengan-seadanya-kata-jonathan/view
The Edge / Malay Mail (Feb 27, 2025): Noted Jonathan later edited his Facebook statement—ambiguously addressing party status and issuing a non-committal “#keepCalm” message.
https://theedgemalaysia.com/article/ranau-mp-now-has-different-facebook-message
Legal Challenge Over Party-Hopping (2023)
Daily Express / FMT (Nov 16, 2023): Bersatu filed a judicial review seeking to vacate Jonathan’s seat (alongside other Sabah MPs) over alleged party-hopping—but the court rejected the bid.
https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/223631/court-rejects-bersatu-s-bid-to-vacate-4-sabah-mps-seats/
Fake Facebook Claim / Public Misrepresentation (Apr 2020)
Daily Express (Apr 28, 2020): A police report was lodged against a person who shared a misleading Facebook post linking Jonathan to anti-PTI groups, prompting investigations.
https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/151590/report-lodged-over-fb-posting/
Cultural Sensitivity Controversy — Huguan Siou Term (2013)
Wikipedia summary / FMT / The Star / NST: In 2013, Jonathan was widely criticized by the Kadazandusun community after sharing a photo implying Anwar Ibrahim received the “Huguan Siou” title—a revered cultural honor. KDCA demanded apologies.
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