Andi Muhammad Suryady Bin Bandy

• State Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports, Sabah (Oct 2020 – Jan 2023): Represented Tanjung Batu and served under Chief Minister Hajiji Noor and Minister Ellron Alfred Angin. Focused on youth engagement and sports development

• State Assistant Minister of Industrial Development & Entrepreneurship, Sabah (Feb 2023 – present): Supports Minister Phoong Jin Zhe in initiatives to empower local businesses and industrial growth

• As Ketua UMNO Kalabakan, he was responsible for preparing party structures and candidate lists ahead of general elections. He emphasized grassroots readiness and local representation

• He voiced support for the Anti-Party-Hopping Bill, advocating for democratic stability and committing to respect voter mandates in Sabah

• Recognized as a former youth NGO leader and chaired the GPBBT (Gabungan Persatuan Belia Bahagian Tawau) before his appointment. His elevation as Assistant Minister garnered strong support from grassroots youth networks in Sabah

• Advocated for new youth FELDA settlers in Sabah — proposing a revival of programs to support B40 young people as economic settlers, echoing national FELDA initiatives

• Launched the Sabah Fire Safety Campaign in Tawau, promoting community-based fire wardens and volunteer emergency squads like the Fire Squad and women’s “Suri Team.” He strongly encouraged public participation in firefighting preparedness

• Publicly reaffirmed support for development-oriented leadership under CM Hajiji Noor, calling for political stability and prioritizing public welfare over partisan strife

• In June 2025, he was charged with accepting RM150,000 in cash related to mineral prospecting license approvals. The case is under legal proceedings; bail was set and case management scheduled for August 2025

• Member of the Legislative Assembly for Tanjung Batu (Sabah State) — elected in September 2020, winning with 62.08% of the vote and a majority of 2,123 votes

• Member of Parliament for Kalabakan — elected in November 2022, securing 47.68% of votes with a majority of 9,100

• Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports of Sabah — served from October 2020 to January 2023 under the GRS state administration

• Assistant Minister of Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship of Sabah — appointed from February 2023 onwards under Minister Phoong Jin Zhe

• In June 2025, the UMNO leadership suspended his membership, pending party disciplinary decisions, allegedly tied to internal disagreements and speculation around his alleged closeness to Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (GAGASAN) and Chief Minister Hajiji Noor’s GRS coalition

1. “Two Sabah lawmakers, businessman plead not guilty to bribery charges linked to mining licences” (Sinar Daily)
   Details Tanjung Batu assemblyman Andi Muhammad Suryady and Sindumin assemblyman Dr Yusof @ Josree Yacob pleading not guilty to bribery charges over mineral prospecting licences.
   https://www.sinardaily.com/article/728411/focus/national/two-sabah-reps-businessman-plead-not-guilty-to-bribery-over-mining-licences

2. “Sabah reps charged with bribery for mining licences say will prove innocence in court” (Malay Mail)
   Reports Andi’s assurance of his focus on serving voters and clearing his name in court amidst corruption charges.
   https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/06/30/sabah-reps-charged-with-bribery-for-mining-licences-say-will-prove-innocence-in-court-focus-remains-on-serving-voters/182268

3. “Sabah assistant minister summoned by MACC as RM200,000 mining probe closes in on charges” (Malay Mail)
   Covers his summoning by the Malaysian Anti‑Corruption Commission in relation to the mining scandal.
   https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/06/23/sabah-assistant-minister-summoned-by-macc-as-rm200000-mining-probe-closes-in-on-charges/181389

4. “Two Sabah assemblymen appear in court for pre‑trial corruption hearing” (The Vibes)
   Reports on the pre-trial proceedings for Andi and another assemblyman at the Special Corruption Court.
   https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/111231/two-sabah-assemblymen-appear-in-court-for-pre-trial-corruption-hearing

5. “Sabah mining scandal: MACC confirms arrest of second assemblyman” (Yahoo News / aggregated)
   States that the MACC detained another state assemblyman, implicating Andi in the broader investigation.
   https://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/sabah-mining-scandal-macc-confirms-095147891.html

Empowerment of Youth Entrepreneurs (June 2022)

Helmed an initiative to encourage youth entrepreneurs to register for government procurement (“Lesen PMS”), complemented by funding assistance for approved applicants—boosting business inclusion.
sabahinfo.com.my

Industrial Growth & Zonal Planning Advocacy (Aug 2023)

As Assistant Minister, he fostered discussions to develop more industrial parks across Sabah by engaging local leaders on regional potential.
Warta Oriental

Addressing Local Education & Infrastructure Needs (Oct 2023)

Pushed for a modern SMK Kalabakan, Form Six and special education classes, and infrastructure upgrades (e.g., road expansion and citizen rights for stateless individuals) in parliamentary debates.
Sabah Media