Long-term Member of the Legislative Assembly : Serving Kawang since 2004, with consistent electoral victories.
Multiple administrative roles: Well-versed in governance and infrastructure development through two assistant minister positions.
Advocated for and supported Sabah’s Blue Economy initiative, aiming to tap marine resources for economic development and rural livelihoods.
Championed agricultural sector transformation, urging modernization and enhanced budgetary allocations for food security.
As Director of Yayasan Sabah, he spearheaded education initiatives like the Tabung Pendidikan Negeri Sabah (TPNS), supporting thousands of students, while overseeing institutions like KTYS and UCSF to nurture local talent.
Member of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Kawang, serving continuously since March 2004.
Held state ministerial posts:
Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing (2008–2013)
Assistant Minister of Infrastructure Development (2013–2018)
Appointed as Director of Yayasan Sabah Group, replacing a longtime appointee—an influential leadership role in education and development institutions.
Political Journey:
Pre-2018: Member of United Malays National Organisation Sabah (Sabah UMNO), under Barisan Nasional (BN).
2018–2019: Became Independent.
2019–2020: Joined Pakatan Harapan (PH).
2019–2022: Member of BERSATU Sabah (Malaysian United Indigenous Party), under the Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Muafakat Nasional (MN) alignments.
2023–present: Joined Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (GAGASAN), which is part of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS).
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Leadership in Yayasan Sabah Group: Serving as its director, he has propelled several impactful programs:
Financial support for students: From 2018 to 2024, SMYS, SBK, and tertiary assistance schemes distributed over RM210.5 million to tens of thousands of students, facilitating access to secondary and tertiary education Borneo Post Online.
State Education Trust Fund (TPNS): Launched in June 2022, it has aided 7,369 students and 32 educational bodies with RM9.7 million Borneo Post Online
Higher Education Infrastructure:
University College Sabah Foundation (UCSF): Offers 14 programs across multiple faculties and, despite being only around a decade old, already serves over 1,000 active students as of 2024; received a “Competitive” SETARA rating Sabah Media.
Kolej Teknologi Yayasan Sabah (KTYS): In 2024, surpassed its new student enrollment target (1,366 vs 1,345) and achieved a remarkable 98% graduate employability through industry partnerships Sabah Media.
Conservation and Environmental Stewardship:
Maliau Basin Conservation Area (MBCA): Under his direction, Yayasan Sabah conducted a comprehensive survey in 2024 to update data on biodiversity and support the third Strategic Management Plan for Sabah’s “Lost World” Daily Express.
Economic & Cultural Empowerment:
Raw Material Planting Programme (2023–2026): Partnered with MTIB to ensure sustainable supply of bamboo and rattan for handicrafts, involving indigenous communities and government agencies Borneo Post Online.
Social Cohesion & Religious Harmony:
Advocated for Islamic NGOs to strengthen interfaith understanding through collaboration and collective action to support Sabah’s multicultural fabric sabahgazette.com.
Agriculture and Food Security Advocacy:
Proposed modernizing Sabah’s agricultural sector to boost productivity and food security. He praised the RM501.54 million allocation in the 2023 budget and highlighted strategic memoranda such as the Sabah Agroindustrial Precinct (SAIP) project Sabah Mediaborneonews.net.
Infrastructure Development:
As ADUN for Kawang, he called for upgrading Kinarut to a minor district, improving road connectivity (Lok Kawi–Papar), and constructing a second bridge over the Papar River—projects aimed to stimulate economic growth and improve public services borneonews.net.
Loan Rebate Program (2022):
Introduced a flexible 25% education loan rebate, simplifying repayment options and increasing digital payment accessibility to benefit Yayasan Sabah borrowers Borneo Post Online.
