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Jahid Bin Jahim

Sabah State Minister of Rural Development / ADUN
Parti Bersatu Sabah / GRS

Tamparuli (N14)

Age 67

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  • Born on 29 May 1958 in Kg. Rangalau Kiulu, Tamparuli
  • Holds a degree from the National University of Malaysia (UKM) — details on the specific field or graduation year are not publicly disclosed.

  • Sabah MLA for Tamparuli (N.14): First elected in March 2004, served until May 2013, then returned in May 2018 and continues to hold the seat following the 2020 Sabah election.

  • State Assistant Minister of Youth & Sports, Sabah (2004–2013): Served under Chief Minister Musa Aman, helping shape youth and sports development policies.

  • State Minister of Housing and Local Government, Sabah (May 2018): Appointed briefly following the 2018 election reshuffle.

  • Minister of Rural Development, Sabah (since September 2020): Appointed in the GRS-led state government under Chief Minister Hajiji Noor, overseeing rural infrastructure, water supply, and community initiatives.

  • Deputy President (Muslim Bumiputera quota) of Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS): Appointed in January 2021, demonstrating senior leadership status within the party. Also served as PBS Secretary-General from 2018–2021.

  • Unanimously endorsed by Tamparuli PBS division as sole candidate for upcoming state election, signaling strong grassroots support.

  • Actively engages in flood relief and frontliner welfare visits, including site inspections and meeting displaced residents during flood crises.

  • Prioritized frontline personnel care during COVID-19 operations in his constituency, expressing gratitude and ensuring support.

  • Prior to politics, Jahid served in Sabah’s civil service, in roles such as Information Department officer, Tuaran District Officer, and various director-level positions in the Chief Minister’s Department. He transitioned to politics in 1991.

  • Minister of Rural Development, Sabah since September 2020, after GRS formed the state government under Chief Minister Hajiji Noor.

  • Member of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Tamparuli, first elected in March 2004, re-elected in 2018 and currently serving his constituency.

  • State Assistant Minister of Youth & Sports from 2004 to 2013.

  • Briefly served as State Minister of Housing and Local Government in 2018.

  • Deputy President (Muslim Bumiputera quota) of the United Sabah Party (PBS) since January 2021.

  • Served as Secretary‑General of PBS from 2018 to 2021, helping steer the party through shifts from BN alignment toward the state‑based GRS coalition.

Alleged RM150,000 Mining Bribery Scandal

 2. Accusation Against Warisan & Citizenship Issue (2018)

3. Criticism Over Covid-19 Aid Package Commentary (2020)

 

 

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