Masidi Bin Manjun

• A trained lawyer and public administrator, Masidi has extensive experience in the state government
• Since March 2004, he has served as the Member of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Karanaan
• Played a key leadership role during the COVID-19 pandemic as Sabah’s official spokesperson and coordinator

• Served as Sabah State Minister of Finance since January 2023, and previously as State Minister of Local Government and Housing from September 2020 to January 2023 in the GRS administration under CM Hajiji Noor
• Held the post of State COVID-19 spokesperson and coordinating minister for Sabah during the pandemic
• Appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) from August 2020 to January 2021

Political Affiliation

• Current member and Deputy President of Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (GAGASAN) under the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition since 2023
• Previously affiliated with:
  • UMNO/Barisan Nasional until 2018
  • BERSATU Sabah (2019–2022)
  • Briefly aligned with Pakatan Harapan (2019–2020) and Perikatan Nasional (2020–2022)

Bribery Video Allegations

• A whistleblower released videos purportedly implicating Masidi in discussions over bribes involving mineral exploration licences—specifically an alleged RM300,000 handed to his aide, part of a supposed RM3 million total. Masidi has denied the allegation, calling the footage part of a smear campaign YouTubeMalay Mail.

• #KiniNews: Sabah scandal – Whistleblower releases 7 full videos; Masidi denies ‘RM300k in bag’ claim

• He voluntarily went to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to give a statement, reiterating his willingness to cooperate fully with the investigation Malay Mail.

Sukuk Fund Criticism

The Sabah government, under Masidi’s finance portfolio, was accused by the Opposition of echoes of the 1MDB scandal, concerning a RM900 million sukuk raised by a state-owned company. Masidi responded strongly, calling the claims reckless and defending the fund’s integrity The Star.

Political Realignment & Unity

• Masidi was part of Sabah UMNO’s mass resignation in December 2018, marking a significant political shift in Sabah Wikipedia.

• In 2022, he and Sabah Bersatu leaders left the party, citing discomfort with rising “political Islam” narratives from Peninsular-based parties—a move he framed as in the best interest of Sabah’s multicultural and multi-religious society Borneo Post OnlineMalay Mail.

Viral Posts & Coalition Drama

He dismissed viral social media posts suggesting that 15 Sabah Bersatu assemblymen jumped to another party as an “amateurish attempt” to drive a wedge between GRS and BN The Star.

Environmental & Conservation Initiatives

• 2009 – Inaugural Borneo Bird Festival: Masidi officiated this event in Sandakan, highlighting the designation of the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International. The festival promoted birdwatching, conservation, and environmental education kepkas.sabah.gov.my.

• Environmental Advocacy: In 2025, Masidi emphasized Sabah’s conservation-first approach—choosing to protect the environment (“monkeys”) over exploiting natural resources (“gold”) for short-term gains, boosting tourism and local livelihoods instead Malay Mail.

Industry Recognition

• 2009 – Sabah Tourism Awards: He presided over the awards ceremony, celebrating contributions in underwater photography and documentary filmmaking, and recognizing individuals like Dr. Michael Patrick Wong and Lynette Silver for their work kepkas.sabah.gov.my.