Anwar Ayub @ Annuar Ayub

Political Career:

• • Joined STAR on 18 December 2018 and rapidly rose to prominence within the party
  • Elected Member of the Legislative Assembly for Liawan in 2020, representing the GRS coalition in the Sabah State Legislative Assembly
  • Has been serving as Vice President of STAR since 2016 (indicating significant party influence even before being elected Member of the Legislative Assembly)

Leadership Role: Chairperson of Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn Bhd and actively engaged in legislative matters affecting infrastructure and rural welfare

• Elected Member of the Legislative Assembly for Liawan in Sabah: He won the seat in the Sabah State Legislative Assembly in September 2020, defeating the incumbent Rasinin Kautis with a majority of 641 votes
• STAR Vice President: He has served as Vice President of the Homeland Solidarity Party (STAR) since 2016, representing the Muslim Bumiputera quota and continuing to hold a key leadership role
• Active in State Governance: As of July 2025, he serves as both the Liawan MLA and Chairman of Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn Bhd, participating actively in the state legislative assembly and advocating strongly for rural development and infrastructure
• Homeland Solidarity Party (STAR) — He is a prominent member and Vice President of this Sabah-based political party
• Coalition Alignment: STAR is part of the ruling Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition. Previously, STAR was also part of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition

2024–2025 “mining licence” bribery-videos saga (statewide):

MACC probe and multiple news reports alleged bribery linked to mineral prospecting licences. Two Sabah assemblymen (Yusof Yacob and Andi Suryady Bandy) have been charged; coverage does not list Annuar as charged. South China Morning Post

• Public denial by Annuar: On social media, Annuar publicly denied being involved in the alleged bribery scandal. (Facebook/Nabalu News post quoting him.) Facebook

• Wider context pieces on the scandal and MACC/PM responses (again, no charges named for Annuar in these): Channel NewsAsia overview; Daily Express and Borneo Post reports on due-process statements by the PM. CNADaily ExpressBorneo Post Online

• Energy transition advocacy: Spoke on making Sabah’s energy shift “inclusive” and locally-grounded. Daily Express
• Legislative work (infrastructure): Raised questions on replacing ageing/burst water pipes affecting supply reliability. Daily Express