- Chief Minister of Sabah since September 29, 2020.
- Founder and First Chairman of Sabah’s GRS Party (2022): Instrumental in formalizing GRS as a political coalition party during the Perikatan Nasional era. Took over GRS and then renaming it to Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (GAGASAN).
- Enacted Sabah Anti-Party-Hopping Law (2023)
- Maintained GRS‑Pakatan Cooperation: Affirmed commitment to collaboration with Pakatan Harapan for governance efficacy while preserving local leadership and decision-making autonomy
- President, Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (GAGASAN) since 5 February 2023, leading the party as the dominant local platform residing under the GRS coalition
- Chairman, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS): First officially elected Chairman starting in March 2022, overseeing an eight-party coalition focused on Sabah-based leadership and governance
Hajiji Bin Mohd Noor
Chief Minister Of Sabah / ADUN
Sulaman (N12)
Age 70
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- Born: 10 May 1955 (Kampung Serusup, Tuaran)
- Primary School: SRK Serusup (1961–1966).
- Lower and Upper Secondary: SM Tuaran (1967–1971), then SM St. John Tuaran (1972–1973) where he excelled in Malaysian Certificate of Education exams
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University Degree: BSc in Community Economic Management (also described as Community Economic and Human Service or Community Economic Development) from New Hampshire College, which later became the University of New Hampshire.
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Member of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Sulaman since his first election in 1990, holding the seat through seven consecutive terms across shifts in party alignment
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Began as an RTM radio announcer in 1976, then served in public administration at the Tuaran district office until 1982
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Awarded a state scholarship to study Community Economic Development and Human Services in the United States, earning a Bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire, and later served as a customs officer in Tawau before entering full-time politics
- Between 1994 and 2018, he served in a series of ministerial roles at the Sabah state government, including:
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Assistant Minister of Youth & Sports (1994)
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Assistant Minister of Industrial Development
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Assistant in the Chief Minister’s Department
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Assistant Minister of Finance
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Minister of Housing and Local Government from 2004 to 2018—a long tenure that solidified his political presence in Sabah
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From 1992 to 1993, he served as Political Secretary to then Deputy Prime Minister Tun Abdul Ghafar Baba, and sat on the Bank Rakyat board from 1991–1994
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Transitioned his political affiliation from USNO to UMNO in 1993, later leading a major exodus from UMNO in 2018 to help establish Sabah Bersatu, where he served as Sabah’s state chairman under PN
Looming Blood Bribery Scandal & Whistleblower Allegations (Nov 2024)
Videos surfaced showing alleged Sabah assemblymen negotiating bribes for support on mining projects. A whistleblower claimed the Chief Minister was involved. Hajiji denied the allegations and urged thorough MACC investigations.
MalaysiaNow
The Straits Times
Public Denials & Call for Investigation
Hajiji dismissed the scandal as a politically motivated smear and maintained transparency while asking MACC to examine the whistleblower’s claims.
The Star
South China Morning Post
Perception of Premature Clearance of Corruption Claims
Some analysts criticized what they termed a hasty exoneration by MACC, urging continued investigation into the allegations linked to mining licenses.
Malaysiakini
Proposal to Rename Chief Minister as “Premier”
He suggested Sabah emulate Sarawak by changing the title to “Premier” to reflect status and autonomy—sparking debates over state identity and constitutional nuance.
Reddit
Leadership During the 2023 Sabah Political Crisis
Hajiji led a major political realignment—resigning from BERSATU, forming GAGASAN, and legally restructuring state politics under GRS.
Social Media Misinformation Concern
Hajiji clarified that he has no personal Facebook account after fake pages circulated, warning they could mislead the public.
Reddit
Founding and Leading GRS & GAGASAN
He established the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition in 2020, which secured victory in the state election, and later assumed leadership of Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (GAGASAN).
Wikipedia
Infrastructure Drive: Pan-Borneo & Other Projects
Under his leadership, previously halted projects like the Pan-Borneo Highway and Skybridge City Centre were revitalized.
Wikipedia
Tech & Innovation in Palm Oil Industry
Promoted modern tech and innovation to increase productivity and competitiveness in Sabah’s palm oil sector.
Reddit
Proposed Sea Link to Palawan
Advocated for establishing a sea link between Kudat (Sabah) and Palawan (Philippines) to revive barter trade and regional connectivity.
Reddit