Masiung Banah

• MLA for Kuamut (2008–present) with multiple election victories.
• Ministerial positions: Assistant Minister (2013–2018), full Minister (2018) of Youth & Sports.
• Holds leadership roles within GAGASAN: Vice President and Division Chairman of GAGASAN’s Kuamut branch since 2023.

• Member of the Legislative Assembly for Kuamut (N.57) since 2008, winning elections in 2008, 2013, 2018, and 2020 under various party banners.
• Assistant Minister of Youth & Sports, Sabah (2013–2018)
• Minister of Youth & Sports, Sabah (briefly in 2018)
• Joined UPKO under Barisan Nasional (BN) until 2018
• Joined WARISAN in 2018
• Became Independent from 2020 to 2023
• Currently a Vice President of Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (GAGASAN) under the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition since 2023

• ‘Whistleblower’ video corruption claim: In December 2024, Masiung was implicated in a viral video alleging corrupt payments tied to mining licenses. He submitted a statement to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)—he described the video as edited and politically motivated.
• Defamatory video accusations: In August 2024, four police reports were lodged regarding misleading videos that accused him of financial misconduct—allegations he denied, and the complaints were described as politically driven.
• Borneo Post: Statement to MACC following viral video (theborneopost.com)
• The Star: Claims videos were opposition plot (thestar.com.my)
• Daily Express: Cooperated with MACC, called for investigation (dailyexpress.com.my)
• Jesselton Times: Police reports lodged over defamatory videos (jesseltontimes.com)
• The Star (2025): About political targeting of CM (thestar.com.my)
• Jesselton Times (2025): Denying coal license allegations (jesseltontimes.com)

• In July 2020, tax officers from the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) raided Masiung Banah’s residence without prior notice. The purpose of the visit was unclear, and while photographs were taken, no further action or explanation was provided publicly.Malay Mail

Addressing Sabah’s Migrant Crisis

• In October 2024, Masiung called for the establishment of a permanent secretariat—in coordination with federal and state agencies—to implement the recommendations of the 2012 Royal Commission of Inquiry on migrants in Sabah, aiming to secure porous borders and address immigration challenges.The Star

Smarter Housing Policies: SMJ Homes on Water

• In September 2024, as LPPB Chairman and Vice-President of Gagasan Rakyat, he advocated for policymakers to reassess the ban on constructing SMJ (low-cost) homes on water, especially in brackish areas such as Sekong and Karamunting—arguing that they are structurally safe and culturally appropriate.Jesselton Times

Tongod Cement Plant & Industrial Growth

• In April 2025, as chairman of Borneo Cement Sabah, he defended the planned RM1.2 billion cement and clinker plant in Tongod, emphasizing its feasibility, employment potential (up to 1,000 jobs), use of local raw materials, and expected reduction in cement prices. He rebutted claims of illegal logging and environmental damage, insisting environmental protocols and green technology will be adhered to.The StarDaily ExpressDaily Express

Economic Reforms & Incentives

• In September 2023, he proposed introducing a “special visa” for foreign investors—ranging from 5 to 10 years tied to investment thresholds (RM700 million+). He also suggested offering service tax incentives to attract industrial investment in Sabah.Sabah Media

• Earlier in May 2023, he recommended Sabah establish its own state-owned airline to address exorbitant airfares, especially during festive seasons. Aimed at providing affordable travel for Sabahans and Sarawakians, this initiative sought to reduce reliance on national carriers.Sabah Media

Combating Subsidy Leakages

• In mid-2023, he called for the creation of a joint Sabah–Sarawak–Labuan Commission to curb leakage of subsidized cooking oil, guarding against cross-border smuggling and cartel profiteering.sabahgazette.com