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Shahelmey Bin Yahya

Deputy Chief Minister III of Sabah & State Minister of Works / MP / ADUN
Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah / GRS

Putatan (P173)/Tanjung Keramat (N24)

Age 52

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  • Date of Birth: 19 (or 20) February 1973, born in Kampung Sipanggil, Putatan, Sabah
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), Civil Engineering / University of Bristol, UK (1992–1995)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) / Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia (2002–2004)
  • Secondary Education
    • Maktab Sabah, Sembulan (1985–1989)
    • Sekolah Kebangsaan Tansau, Ketiau (1984)

He is a member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), which is part of the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition. However, his UMNO membership is officially suspended for six years, from 2025–2031 after internal party disciplinary actions.

 

  • Deputy Chief Minister III of Sabah & State Minister of Works: Serving in the GRS-led state government under Chief Minister Hajiji Noor since January 11, 2023

  • State Minister of Community Development and People’s Wellbeing: Held this portfolio from October 2020 to January 2023, focusing on social welfare initiatives across Sabah

  • Member of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly (ADUN) for Tanjung Keramat: Representing the constituency since September 26, 2020 under the UMNO/BN banner

  • Member of Parliament (MP) for Putatan: Elected in November 2022, narrowly defeating the PKR candidate by 124 votes

  • Strategic Influence in Sabah Infrastructure: As Works Minister, he plays a central role in key projects such as the Pan‑Borneo Highway and urban infrastructure development across Sabah.

In response to a leaked whistleblower video implicating him in a mining‑licence bribery scandal, he chose not to comment publicly. https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/11/16/shahelmey-stays-mum

Whistleblower-released WhatsApp screenshots suggest a RM400,000 transaction connected to Shahelmey. https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/730059

He responds to alleged profiteering in the Sabah Water Department by supporting MACC investigations. https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/96946/profiteering-claims-shahelmey-welcomes-maccs-probe-into-sabah-water-dept

Reporting that Shahelmey is among the individuals likely to face charges in a brewing mining-related bribery scandal. https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/06/20/sabah-minister-in-the-crosshair

The state UMNO chief claims he’s suspended; Shahelmey claims otherwise, creating a dispute. https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/02/28/shahelmey039s-umno-membership-in-question-amid-suspension-dispute

UMNO’s national leader confirms his suspended status and indicates future electoral decisions will come from state leadership.
https://www.theborneopost.com/2025/05/17/zahid-shahelmeys-umno-membership-still-suspended-candidacy-up-to-sabah-leadership/

Advocated Critical Infrastructure Investment (Oct 2024)
In Parliament, he highlighted severe deficits in education, healthcare, and flood mitigation—calling for phased implementation under the 2025 budget.
Daily Express

Addressed Alleged State Water Department Corruption
Promptly committed to audit and clamp down on reported kickback schemes, signaling a focus on accountability.
The Vibes

Public Works Oversight on Infrastructure Design
Responded directly to public feedback regarding controversial road works—demonstrating responsiveness to constituent concerns.
Daily Express

 

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