Mohd Shafie Bin Apdal

• Member of Parliament (MP) for Semporna since 1995 (held continuously)
• Member of Sabah State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Senallang since 2018, and served as State Leader of the Opposition in Sabah since 2020

Held numerous federal positions:

• • Parliamentary Secretary of Information (1995–1999)
  • Deputy Minister of Housing & Local Government and then Defence (1999–2004)
  • Minister of Domestic Trade & Consumer Affairs (2004–2008)
  • Minister of National Unity, Arts, Culture & Heritage (2008–2009)
  • Minister of Rural & Regional Development (2009–2015) — earned the nickname “Rural Development Minister” for his focus on kampung-level welfare
• Became the 15th Chief Minister of Sabah and State Finance Minister after leading WARISAN to form the state government in 2018
• Oversaw Sabah during a politically turbulent period including a state constitutional crisis and realigning alliances
• Founded and has served as President of Parti WARISAN Sabah since October 2016, positioning WARISAN as Sabah’s leading local party and an alternative to UMNO/BN
• After WARISAN lost the 2020 state elections, served as Leader of the State Opposition, continuing to hold both MP and MLA roles representing Sabah voters in parallel

• MP for Semporna since April 1995 – held continuously through successive terms
• Sabah Chief Minister (15th CM): May 2018 – Sept 2020, concurrently State Minister of Finance
• Served in multiple federal roles:
  • Minister of Rural & Regional Development (2009–2015)
  • Minister of Unity, Culture, Arts & Heritage (2008–2009)
  • Minister of Domestic Trade & Consumer Affairs (2004–2008)
  • Deputy Minister in Defence (1999–2004)
  • Deputy Minister of Housing & Local Government (1999)
  • Parliamentary Secretary of Information (1995–1999)
• Began political career in United Sabah National Organisation (USNO) in early 1990s; later joined UMNO Sabah (1995–2016), rising to become the first Sabahan UMNO Vice-President (2009–2013)
• Founded PARTI WARISAN SABAH (HERITAGE PARTY) in October 2016 → has served as President since then
• Led WARISAN into state leadership coalition (2018), forming government after state election through defectors switching support, subsequently appointed Sabah CM

MACC Investigation (2017–2018)
Shafie was interrogated by the MACC in connection with alleged misappropriation of approximately RM1.5 billion intended for rural development. He was released without charges in mid-2018 as there were no hard evidences to begin with.
The Straits Times

Sulu Sultanate Motion Rejected in Assembly (2022)
Shafie attempted—twice—to table a motion in the Sabah State Assembly on the Sulu heirs’ territorial claims. Both attempts were blocked by the Speaker, sparking tensions in the assembly.
(malaymail.com) Malay Mail

“Backdoor Chief Minister” Controversy (2018)
Critics accused Shafie of orchestrating the 2018 transfer of power (which he didnt) in Sabah via assemblyman defections shortly after Musa Aman’s swearing-in, creating a constitutional crisis known as the “backdoor” scenario.
(borneonews.net) borneonews.net

Warisan Assemblymen “Bought” Allegation (2023)
Shafie alleged that three Warisan assemblymen were offered money to defect, prompting him to push for anti-party-hopping legislation in Sabah.
(thestar.com.my) The Star

Assembly Dissolution Amid Power Struggle (2020)
Amid political instability, Shafie dissolved the Sabah State Assembly to preempt a takeover by his predecessor.
(reddit.com reposting news, referencing reports)

Founding and Leading Warisan (Parti Warisan Sabah)
Shafie founded Warisan in 2016, steering it to form government and become a major Sabahan political force.

Chief Minister of Sabah (2018–2020)
Served as the 15th Chief Minister, emphasizing infrastructure, rural development, and integrity.

Sovereignty Defense Against Sulu Claim
Actively defended Sabah’s territorial integrity, calling on ASEAN to act decisively to affirm Malaysian jurisdiction over Sabah.
(reddit.com repost of Nikkei interview)

Federal Minister Roles in Rural & Unity Portfolios
Served as Federal Minister of Rural and Regional Development (2009–2015) under the Pak Lah and Najib administrations, spearheading national rural upliftment.