Arunarnsin Bin Taib

• ADUN, Gum-Gum (2018–present).
• Former State Assistant Minister of Youth & Sports, Sabah (2018–2020).
• Regular community/outreach work in Sandakan/Gum-Gum highlighted via official social channels (constituency service office, welfare aid, local visits).

• Elected Member of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly (ADUN) for N.50 Gum-Gum in 2018 and re-elected in 2020.
• Served as State Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports, Sabah (16 May 2018 – 29 Sept 2020) under the WARISAN administration.
• Sabah Heritage Party (WARISAN); previously associated with Barisan Nasional (BN) until 2018.

In July 2020, as the ADUN for Gum-Gum, Arunarnsin Taib disclosed that he was repeatedly approached by agents from political rivals who offered him RM27 million, with an additional RM5 million for ministers—totaling RM32 million—if he defected from Warisan to support a new state government. Despite these offers and even threats that Sabah’s government was unstable, he staunchly refused. These incidents triggered discussions on political integrity and the ethics of party-hopping. Sabah Post

Infrastructure Upgrades in Gum-Gum

Arunarnsin proactively addressed local development issues such as road access, drainage, wooden walkways, and the village jetty in Kampung Kuala Gum-Gum. He coordinated with state departments—particularly Public Works and Drainage & Irrigation—to plan improvements and ensure better access and flood prevention. Borneo Post Online

Youth & Sports Ministry Initiatives

Serving as the State Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports of Sabah from May 2018 to September 2020 under the Warisan administration, he played a role in shaping youth and sports policies in the state. Wikipedia

COVID-19 Relief Contributions

During the pandemic, Arunarnsin contributed aid via Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), providing assistance to support affected communities in Sandakan. University Malaysia Sabah

Promotion of Inclusive Development

In a 2019 interview, he shared his journey from humble beginnings to becoming an ADUN and Assistant Minister, emphasizing his commitment to inclusive development and empowerment for constituents in Gum-Gum. Abdnaddin