Yakubah Khan

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Date of Birth: 24 November 1962, in Sepanggar, Jesselton (now Sabah), Malaysia
Education: He completed his Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) at SMK Menggatal in Sabah. No reliable information on his tertiary.

Holds leadership roles within UMNO (United Malays National Organisation) as Division Chief for Sepanggar
Led key human capital and STEM-related initiatives in Sabah:
- Advocated for and supported STEM education through programs like RoboNeo 2022, aimed at developing students’ creative and logical thinking
- Participated in establishing science centres in Tawau and Sandakan in collaboration with Petronas, to enhance public access to science education
- Backed nationwide innovations like the Bayu Hackathon, encouraging tech and coding development among Sabah youth
- Promoted creation of a technical university in Sabah in partnership with MARA to address industrial and vocational training needs

Served as Sabah State Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation from October 2020 to January 2023
Was Senator in the Malaysian Parliament, appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, from June to October 2020
Elected as Member of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Karambunai since September 2020

Denies resigning from UMNO Supreme Council (May 2, 2025). Free Malaysia TodayThe Star
“Two camps in Sabah UMNO” claim denied; also rejects talk that aid to fire victims was an election “sweetener.” (Mar 2025). Daily Express
UMNO president: “no factions” in Sabah (incl. ‘Yakubah Khan faction’). (May 18, 2025). The Vibes
Speculative report about him quitting (context for denials). (May 2, 2025). SuaraTV

Digital IoT Sandbox (East Malaysia’s first) — platform for innovators/entrepreneurs; part of Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) flagship. (2022). Borneo Post OnlineMRANTISabah Net
KSTI Strategic Plan 2022–2025 — to steer Sabah’s digital/STI push; focus on STEM culture, human capital, connectivity. (2021–2022). Daily Express
Rural internet connectivity drive — plan to install 888 satellite dishes and early community sites with MEASAT/CONNECTme NOW; first 300GB sponsored by State Govt. (2021). Daily ExpressMEASAT
Grassroots mobilisation (UMNO) — led/hosted unity and voter-prep programs ahead of PRN. (2025). Jesselton Times

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