Yusof Bin Yacob

• Chairman of multiple corporate entities since the 1990s
• Holder of senior positions in both state and federal government, including State Minister for Education, Deputy Speaker of Parliament, MP for Sipitang, and ADUN for Sindumin
• Claimed in 2020 that he rejected an offer of RM50 million in cash and a ministerial position to defect to the opposition

• Appointed as Chairman of Qhazanah Sabah Berhad (state GLIC) since 13 January 2023
• Served as Sabah State Minister of Education and Innovation (2018–2020)
• Former Deputy Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat (2004–2008)
• Member of Parliament for Sipitang (1995–2008) and currently State Assemblyman (ADUN) for Sindumin (since May 2018)
• Held various corporate positions such as Chairman of Sabah Medical Centre, Sedcovest Holdings, Saham Sabah Bhd, and MARA
• Conferred the title Datuk (PGDK) in 1997
• Formerly with UMNO/Barisan Nasional (1995–2018), then joined WARISAN (2018–2021), became Independent (2021–2023), and now a member of Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (GAGASAN) under the GRS coalition (since 2023)
• Left WARISAN on 8 October 2021 to become an independent assemblyman and pledged support for the state government (GRS)

Allegations of “Power Grab” and Party Dispute (January 2023)
A Sabah UMNO division leader criticized Dr. Yusof for accusing the state leadership of a “power grab” after he left WARISAN to rejoin UMNO. The leader accused him of lacking principles and serving personal interests.
The Star

Bribery Charges in Mining License Scandal (June 2025)
Yusof Yacob is charged with receiving a RM200,000 bribe from a businessman to help secure a mineral prospecting licence. He and his colleague pleaded not guilty in court and were granted bail.
Malay Mail + few other medias

Denial & AI-Related Defense (November 2024)
In response to viral audio purportedly implicating him in corruption, Yusof claimed the clip could be an AI-generated manipulation and encouraged the MACC to investigate formally.
Malay Mail

Political Defection — Labeled a “Katak Politik” (2021–2022)
Yusof exited WARISAN in October 2021, becoming an independent supporting the ruling coalition. Critics, including local party leaders, branded him a “political frog” (“katak politik”). Yusof defended the move as a means to better serve his constituency.
The Malaysian ReserveUtusan Malaysia

Emergency Disaster Relief Funds (July 2025)

Proposed granting districts direct access to at least RM500,000 in emergency funds to expedite aid delivery—highlighting delays that left flood victims waiting months—or over a year—for assistance. He also advocated restoring the old British District Office in Sipitang as a tourist centre.Daily Express

Infrastructure & Economic Development (2024 Budget Debates)

Advocated major investments in infrastructure—road, rail, aviation, water, and digital networks—as foundational to attract foreign investors, create jobs, and modernize Sabah’s economy.Daily Express

• Heritage Preservation (Nov 2023)Urged initiatives to preserve and refurbish historical buildings across Sabah, turning them into tourist attractions.The Star
• Addressing Doctor Shortage via Scholarships (Nov 2024)Encouraged Sabah state government to finance medical education scholarships for Sabahans. Highlighted a shortfall—620 specialist positions, only 554 filled; 2,375 Medical Officer positions, only 1,951 filled—and underscored that Sabah needs roughly 7,000 doctors to meet the WHO ratio of 1 doctor per 500 patients.BERNAMA