Juil Nuatim

• Originally affiliated with Heritage Party (WARISAN) until 2021.
• Became Independent (2021–2022).
• Co-founded the Social Democratic Harmony Party (KDM) and served as the 1st Deputy President (non-Muslim Bumiputera quota) from 28 January 2022 until 21 May 2023.
• In 2023, joined Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) as a direct member.
• Political Milestones:
  • Elected MLA for Limbahau in 2020 under WARISAN, winning with a majority of 2,523 votes.
  • Co-founded KDM in January 2022 alongside Peter Anthony.
  • Transitioned to become a direct member of GRS in May 2023, just before the anti-party-hopping legislation was passed in Sabah.

Founding Deputy President of KDM
Juil became the first Deputy President of the Social Democratic Harmony Party (KDM) — representing the non-Muslim bumiputera quota — from its founding on 28 January 2022 until his resignation on 21 May 2023.Wikipedia+1

Sabah State Assemblyman for Limbahau
He has represented the Limbahau constituency in the Sabah State Legislative Assembly since September 2020.Wikipedia

Joined GRS as a Direct Member
Ahead of the anti-party-hopping law, Juil officially became a direct member of the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition in May 2023.The StarBorneo Post Online

Leaving Warisan to Join KDM & Founding New Party

• In December 2021, Juil Nuatim and fellow ADUN Peter Anthony exited Warisan, citing drift from the party’s original purpose, and intended to form a Sabah-based party aligned with the state government (GRS) Malay MailSabah Post.
• It was reported that Peter Anthony, a key figure, managed substantial project funds (“wang projek”), and Juil was closely associated with him in these maneuvers Sabah Kini2.

Founding KDM and Shifting Political Alignment

• On 28 January 2022, they officially launched the Social Democratic Harmony Party (KDM), with Juil as Deputy President (non-Muslim bumiputera quota) Wikipedia
• Then in May 2023, Juil resigned from KDM and became an independent assemblyman, aligning directly with GRS The VibesDaily ExpressMalay Mailsabahgazette.com

SAFA Election Process Criticism

In May 2023, as former Deputy President of the Sabah Football Association (SAFA), he criticized the process of electing the new leadership, deeming it unconstitutional and carried out in a ‘cowboy’ fashion. He emphasized that such decisions must follow proper constitutional procedures sabahdigest.com.

Accusations Related to Environmental Protest and Rewards

A contentious claim surfaced in 2019, accusing Juil of leading a protest supporting a hydropower dam in Papar and subsequently benefiting from project awards facilitated by Peter Anthony. This drew criticism from several NGOs Sabah Kini2.

Advocating Development for Limbahau

After leaving Warisan, Juil repeatedly stated his shift was motivated by the need to bring development to the Limbahau constituency—not for personal gain or political rivalry Sabah Media

Infrastructure & Public Service Projects (2025)
In July 2025, during a state assembly debate on an additional supply bill, Juil showcased multiple development projects in Limbahau as tangible examples of his contributions:

• • Upgrading the Manggis–Kaiduan–Tampasak road (17 km), nearing completion, benefiting thousands in nearby villages.
  • Vasai–Mikik–Simpudu road upgrades under the KENARI initiative.
  • Installation of four new telecom towers to improve internet coverage in underserved areas.
  • Completion of the previously delayed St. Joseph Secondary School (a missionary school).
  • A major enhancement of the Papar Water Treatment Plant from 40 MLD to 80 MLD, aimed for completion by next year to resolve local water issues.