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Mohd Salleh Bin Tun Said Keruak

ADUN
UMNO / BN

Usukan (N10)

Age 68

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  • Born: July 9, 1957
  • Simon Fraser University, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Sabah Science Secondary School

Chief Minister of Sabah (1994–1996)

    • 9th Chief Minister of Sabah.
    • Represented the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) during Barisan Nasional’s rule.

Speaker of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly (2010–2015)

    • Oversaw the functioning of the state legislative body.

Minister of Communications and Multimedia, Malaysia (2015–2018)

  • Appointed by then-Prime Minister Najib Razak.
  • Managed national policies on telecommunications, broadcasting, and digital development.

Sabah State Minister of Finance (Minister II)

    • Handled financial planning and budgeting for Sabah.

Member of Parliament (MP) for Kota Belud (1995–2008)

    • Represented the Kota Belud constituency in the Dewan Rakyat.

Sabah State Assemblyman (ADUN) for Usukan

    • Served at different times, including his 2020 attempt to return.

UMNO Member (Former)

    • Long-time member before briefly leaving and later rejoining.

Joined Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) in 2019

    • Cited the need for multiracial politics and national unity.
    • Left the party later, returned to UMNO.
  • Youngest Chief Minister of Sabah at the Time (1994–1996). Appointed at the age of 36. Took office during a politically turbulent period and helped maintain stability in Sabah’s government.
  • As Speaker of the Sabah State Assembly (2010–2015), he introduced reforms to improve legislative efficiency and decorum.
  • Advocated for the development of Malaysia’s digital economy.
  • Promoted digitisation of government services.
  • Despite losing his federal post in 2018, he remained relevant in Sabah politics and was re-nominated in the 2020 state election for the Usukan seat.
  • Runs a well-regarded blog where he provides insights into politics, governance, and Sabah’s development.
  • As both a federal minister and a Sabah leader, he often acted as a bridge between Putrajaya and Sabah, helping channel development resources and negotiate political balance.
  • When he joined PKR in 2019, it was seen as a call for multiracial, inclusive politics, showing his willingness to take a stand beyond party lines.

1. Corruption Allegation Denial & Legal Threat (2023)

He strongly denied accusations related to a sale of Sabah-owned shares (Common Tower Technologies) and described social media rumors as character assassination.

2. Political Crisis Warning: Mahathir’s SG4 Role (Sept 2023)

Salleh criticized Dr. Mahathir Mohamad’s advisory role to Perikatan Nasional’s SG4, suggesting it was intended to destabilize the unity government.

3. Controversial Views on Sabah’s Political Approach (April–May 2025)

He attracted criticism for remarks perceived as favoring continued reliance on Peninsular-based parties, which some deemed dismissive of Sabah’s autonomy.

4. Remarks on Political Motivations Behind Coalition Formation (April 2025)

He emphasized that political coalitions should serve the public rather than merely secure power, drawing mixed responses from pundits.

 

 

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