Mohamad Arsad Bin Bistari
Tempasuk (N09)
Age 50
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- Born: Aug 20, 1975 (Kg Taun Gusi, Kota Belud)
- Business & Communications Diplomas (2011–2013)
- Earned diplomas in Management and Public Relations from Institusi Usahawan Muda Malaysia
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Asia University (2017)
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- Member of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Tempasuk. Elected on 26 September 2020, representing N09 Tempasuk with a majority of 1,685 votesDivisional Chairperson of Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (GAGASAN) for Tempasuk.
- Holds a leadership position at party division level, representing his constituency within the state ruling coalition (GRS)
- Former Member of UMNO Sabah & Barisan Nasional (BN). Served actively within UMNO Sabah until his expulsion in April 2023
- Chairman of Sabah Softwoods Berhad (SSB). Oversees corporate governance and operations in this GLC; advocates sustainable forestry and export transparency
- Elected MLA for Tempasuk (September 2020): Won the Sabah state seat of N09 Tempasuk in the 16th Sabah State Election held on 26 September 2020.
- Party Transition and Leadership
- Formerly with Sabah UMNO under BN until April 2023. Expelled and subsequently joined Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (GAGASAN), which is aligned with the newly formed Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition as of February 2023, solidifying his continued relevance in Sabah state politics.
- Serves as Ketua Bahagian (Division Leader) for GRS in Tempasuk and actively promotes youth engagement in politics
- Raised public concerns over chronic water supply issues in Mukim Rosok, which affects around 4,500 residents in nine villages. Called upon the state government to resolve this long-standing infrastructure problem effectively
- As Pengerusi (Chairman), he clarified and defended operations related to eucalyptus timber exports, emphasizing full compliance with FSC certification and the Sabah Timber Legality Assurance System (TLAS). Under his leadership SSB maintains sustainable forest management and transparency in export operations
1. Edited Video Allegations & Response (Nov 2024)
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Daily Express Malaysia – “Edited video misleads, remarks were in jest: Arsad”, where he denies project commission claims, calling the video maliciously edited and out of context.
https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/246215/edited-video-misleads-remarks-were-in-jest-arsad/ -
Jesselton Times – “Rakaman video tular berniat jahat, perbualan dilakukan bukan dalam konteks serius”, giving his detailed denial.
https://jesseltontimes.com/2024/11/16/rakaman-video-tular-berniat-jahat-perbualan-dilakukan-bukan-dalam-konteks-serius/ -
Daily Express Malaysia (Sunday edition) – “Tempasuk Assemblyman says he was ‘just joking’”, reaffirming that allegations are baseless.
https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/246239/tempasuk-assemblyman-says-he-was-just-joking-/ -
The Star – “Conversation with whistleblower ‘maliciously edited’, claims Tempasuk rep”, reporting his statement that the conversation was misrepresented in editing.
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/11/16/conversation-with-whistleblower‑maliciously‑edited‑claims‑tempasuk‑rep -
Malay Mail – “‘Just joking’: Tempasuk assemblyman denies Sabah corruption claims … vows legal action”, covering his denial and intent to take legal steps.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/11/18/just-joking-tempasuk-assemblyman-denies-sabah-corruption-claims-says-video-remarks-said-in-jest-and-taken-out-of-context-vows-legal-action/157239 -
Scoop – “‘It was a joke’: Tempasuk rep Arsad on viral graft discussion video”, summarising his claim that the clip was sarcastic and edited maliciously.
https://www.scoop.my/news/236274/it-was-a-joke-tempasuk-rep-on-viral-graft-discussion-video/ -
Sinar Harian – “Rasuah ADUN Sabah: ADUN Tempasuk dakwa video disunting”, reiterating that the video clip was manipulated.
https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/696928/berita/semasa/rasuah-adun-sabah-adun-tempasuk-dakwa-video-disunting
2. Political Fallout: UMNO Expulsion (2023)
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MalaysiaGazette – “Tiga ADUN Sabah dari UMNO dipecat – Bung Moktar”, confirming Mohd Arsad Bistari’s expulsion from UMNO.
https://malaysiagazette.com/2023/04/09/tiga-adun-sabah-dari-umno-dipecat-bung-moktar/ -
Sabah News – Bebas Bersuara – “UMNO PECAT KEAHLIAN TIGA ADUN SABAH”, reporting as well on his expulsion alongside two other MLAs.
https://sabahnews.com.my/umno-pecat-keahlian-tiga-adun-sabah/