George Hiew Vun Zin

• Member of the Legislative Assembly for Karamunting since 2018, winning consecutive elections in 2018 and 2020 with majorities of approximately 3,848 and 2,479 votes respectively.
• State Assistant Minister of Housing and Local Government (2018–2020).
• Held internal roles within WARISAN, such as Division Chief of Sandakan and member of its Supreme Council before switching to GAGASAN in 2023.

• Member of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Karamunting, since May 2018.
• Assistant Minister of Housing and Local Government, Sabah, serving from 16 May 2018 to 29 September 2020.
• Former member of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) (2013–2016).
• Joined Sabah Heritage Party (WARISAN) from 2016 until early 2023.
• On 4 March 2023, he left WARISAN and joined Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (GAGASAN), under the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition.

Party Switching: Leaving Warisan for Gagasan Rakyat (2023)

In March 2023, George Hiew, then the ADUN for Karamunting, left Parti Warisan Sabah to join Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (GAGASAN), stating his move was driven by the public’s desire for stability and effective development in Sabah, especially in Karamunting Malay MailBorneo Post Online.

• He was subsequently appointed Divisional Chairperson of Gagasan Rakyat for Karamunting Sabah Media.

• While not explicitly controversial, the departure contributed to the broader political realignments in Sabah during that period Borneo Post OnlineThe Star

Advocacy for Business-Friendly Governance (2025)

After a spike in property taxes and business license fees, George called on Sandakan Municipal Council (MPS) to better communicate with residents and traders before enforcing such changes. He warned that opaque enforcement could harm local business confidence Jesselton Times.

Youth Education Support (2023)

George encouraged youth to pursue education beyond SPM and awarded educational incentives to 15 Karamunting students advancing to tertiary studies, easing financial burdens and promoting long-term community development Sabah Media.

Public Awareness in Scam Prevention (2023)

He took part in anti-scam initiatives, urging the public—especially youth—to stay vigilant against pyramid schemes, illegal loans, and fraudulent job offers, praising law enforcement efforts to curb such crimes Daily Express.

Public Hygiene Advocacy (2024)

George spoke up after sewage backups in Taman Mawar, urging residents to avoid flushing non-degradable items (e.g., diapers, clothing) and collaborated with the state sewerage department to resolve the problem swiftly Jesselton Times.