Rina Binti Jainal

• Member of the Legislative Assembly for Kukusan (2020–present).
• Served in leadership roles within Warisan’s women’s and youth wings prior to 2022.
• Political Secretary to the Minister of Finance (Sabah)—a senior advisory/administrative position, typically part of the minister’s political office.
• She continues as Deputy President of Parti Harapan Rakyat Sabah (PHRS) and as a member of the Supreme Council of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS)

• Elected Member of the Legislative Assembly for Kukusan (N70) in May 2020, winning the newly created seat by a razor-thin majority of just 10 votes.
• Appointed Deputy President of Parti Harapan Rakyat Sabah (PHRS) and a sitting member of its Supreme Council.
• Asserted that since switching parties, she has successfully channeled over 30 constituency development projects—including infrastructure upgrades and welfare initiatives—to Kukusan.
• Originally a member of Parti Warisan Sabah, holding roles such as Deputy Youth Chief of Wirawati and Kalabakan Wirawati Chief.
• On 5 June 2022, she resigned from Warisan and joined Parti Harapan Rakyat Sabah (PHRS), citing focus on constituency development as motivation.
• As of 2023, her party (PHRS) is a member of the state ruling coalition, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS).

Party Switch & Legal Backlash

Her departure from Warisan sparked consideration of legal action by the party, citing alleged breaches of loyalty pledges. The Star+1Suara Sabah Today

State Assembly Confrontation

In November 2024, tensions flared during a budget debate when Rina mentioned feeling unappreciated by Warisan despite her contributions. Another assemblyman demanded she retract her statement, leading to a heated exchange. Borneo Post Online

Accusations of Financial Motivation

A Warisan official accused her of abandoning the party for personal financial gain, calling her move “opportunistic.” Rina defended herself as acting out of dedication to her constituents instead. Sabah Post 

Alignment with GRS Ahead of Election

Ahead of the 17th Sabah State Election, Rina stated she would leave her fate to the GRS leadership and preferred to contest under the coalition’s banner, regardless of her party affiliation.
Daily Express

Leadership Role in PHRS

Rina holds the position of Deputy President within Parti Harapan Rakyat Sabah (PHRS), and her party officially joined GRS in April 2023.

Party-Hopping Accusations & Backlash

In the Sabah State Legislative Assembly in November 2024, Rina Jainal recalled being labeled a “frog” (traitor) by former party colleagues after leaving Warisan. Her remarks triggered a heated exchange with Warisan’s Sarifuddin Hata, who demanded she retract her statement. The incident was widely reported.
The StarBorneo Post Online

Questioned Motivations for Leaving Warisan

Her departure from Warisan in June 2022 to join Parti Harapan Rakyat Sabah (aligned with GRS) drew criticism. Warisan members accused her of acting out of financial interest. Rina responded that her decision was driven by challenges in effectively serving constituents as an opposition member.
DeasokaSabah Post

Interrupted in Assembly Over Budget Debate

During a budget debate in the assembly, she was chastised for digressing into internal political history rather than sticking to the topic. She defended sharing her side of the political journey related to party-hopping.
Borneo Post OnlineUtusan Malaysia

Political Turmoil & Public Discontent

In early 2023, Rina voiced public frustration over Sabah’s political instability, remarking that voters were fatigued by constant power struggles among politicians.
The Star