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Matbali Bin Musah

MP
Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah / GRS

Sipitang (P178)

Age 56

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  • Date of Birth: August 1, 1969 (born in Beaufort, Sabah)
  • Completed a Diploma in Executive Business Management, and was pursuing a Bachelor’s with Honours in Public Administration at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) as of his candidacy in 2018

  • Member of Parliament for Sipitang (since November 19, 2022): Matbali secured the seat under Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS / direct member) with 14,459 votes and a majority of 4,691, defeating Warisan and PH candidates

  • ADUN for Lumadan, Sabah State Assembly (May 2018 – September 2020): Won the Lumadan seat in 2018 with a majority of 2,935 votes, serving one term before state elections in 2020

  • Economic Development & Infrastructure: Advocates positioning Sabah and Sarawak as new national trade hubs, emphasizing his constituency’s relevance amid Indonesia’s move of its capital to East Kalimantan
    Raised concerns in Parliament about infrastructure delays—such as upgrading the Sipitang–Beaufort Pan-Borneo highway and stabilizing riverbanks

  • Basic Services & Development: Highlighted urgent needs like water treatment upgrades, telecommunications expansion (especially in remote areas like Long Pasia), and the establishment of a TVET skills training centre for coastal youth.

  • Member of Parliament for Sipitang since November 19, 2022, winning the seat under Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) with 14,459 votes and a majority of 4,691. He defeated both Warisan’s Adnan Puteh and PH’s Lahirul Latigu

  • Former Sabah State Legislative Assemblyman (ADUN) for Lumadan from May 2018 to September 2020, winning with a majority of 2,935 votes

  • Prior roles include serving as Director of the Unit Pemimpin Pembangunan Masyarakat (UPPM) Sabah, as well as Division Deputy Chief of UMNO Sipitang since 2004 and later division leadership in Sabah BERSATU

  • Championed Sabah and Sarawak’s economic growth, pushing for recognition as Malaysia’s next trade growth centers amid Indonesia’s relocation of its capital to Borneo

  • Advocated for completion and supervision of the Sipitang–Beaufort Pan Borneo Highway segment, raising concerns about safety and infrastructure shortcomings in Parliament

  • Promoted the establishment of a Skills Centre for Oil & Gas in Sipitang, tied to major investments like the SABAH O&G project, to localize employment opportunities and support youth development

  • Supports promoting sports and youth development, including school sports meets to instill discipline and unity among students in Sipitang/MSSZG 2025

  • Regularly provides community outreach support, such as yearly festive donations to over 45 churches in his district during Christmas

Anti-Hopping Legal Challenge (April 2023)

Bersatu filed a judicial review claiming that Matbali Musah (Sipitang MP), along with three other Sabah MPs, should lose their seats for leaving the party after GE15. The Speaker ruled otherwise—a decision that remains contentious.

  • The Borneo Post: MP Matbali among respondents in seat-vacation bid by Bersatu Borneo Post Online

  • MalaysiaNow: Coverage of Bersatu’s legal action to vacate four Sabah parliamentary seats, naming Matbali Musah among those challenged MalaysiaNow

 

 

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