Sabah State Legislative Assembly

The Sabah State Legislative Assembly (Malay: Dewan Undangan Negeri Sabah, Kadazandusun: Lamin Koundangan Pogun Sabah) is a part of the legislature of Sabah, Malaysia, the other being the governor of Sabah. The assembly meets at the Sabah State Legislative Assembly Building at Likas in the state capital of Kota Kinabalu.

Sabah State Legislative Assembly

Dewan Undangan Negeri Sabah
ديوان اوندڠن نڬري سابه
Lamin Koundangan Pogun
沙巴州议会
16th Assembly
Insignia of Sabah State Legislative Assembly
Type
Type
History
Founded25 September 1963
Leadership
Yang di-Pertua Negeri
Juhar Mahiruddin
since 1 January 2011
Speaker
Kadzim M. Yahya, BN-UMNO
since 8 October 2020
Deputy Speaker
Ahmad Abdul Rahman, Independent
since 7 June 2018
Deputy Speaker
George Anthony Ginibun, WARISAN
since 26 June 2018
Hajiji Noor, PN-BERSATU
since 29 September 2020
Leader of the Opposition
Mohd. Shafie Apdal, WARISAN
since 29 September 2020
Secretary
Shafaruddin Halide
Structure
Seats73 elected and up to 6 nominated
Political groups
(As of 17 November 2020)

Government (44) :
  Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (44)

Confidence and supply (3):
  Independent (3)

Opposition (31) :
  WARISAN+ (31)

  Vacant (1)

  Speaker (non-MLA)
Committees
  • Standing Committee
  • Public Accounts Committee
  • Committee of Privileges
[1]
Elections
First-past-the-post
Last election
 26 September 2020
Next election
by 9 December 2025
Meeting place
Sabah State Legislative Assembly Building, Likas, Kota Kinabalu
Website
www.sabah.gov.my/dun
Map of Sabah state constituencies (since 2020)

This unicameral legislature currently has 60 seats representing state constituencies elected through a first-past-the-post electoral system across the state.

Like at the federal level in Malaysia, Sabah uses a Westminster-style parliamentary government, in which members are elected to the legislative assembly through general elections, from which the chief minister and the cabinet are appointed based on majority support. The chief minister is head of government, while the governor acts as head of state. The largest party not forming the government is known as the official opposition, its leader being recognised as leader of the opposition by the speaker.

Members of the assembly refer to themselves as "Members of the Legislative Assembly" (MLAs) and sometimes as "state assemblymen".

The most recent assembly was elected on 26 September 2020. 73 members were elected into the 16th Sabah State Legislative Assembly. As permitted by the State Constitution, the Governor may add six more as nominated MLAs. Gabungan Rakyat Sabah coalition consisting of Perikatan Nasional (PN), Barisan Nasional (BN) and United Sabah Party (PBS) formed the government on 29 September 2020.

Lawmaking

In accordance with the traditions of the Westminster system, most laws originate with the cabinet (government bills), and are passed by the legislature after stages of debate and decision-making. Ordinary members may introduce privately (private members' bills), play an integral role in scrutinising bills in debate and committee and amending bills presented to the legislature by cabinet.

Officeholders

Chair occupants

Chair occupants of the assembly are appointed by the governor on the chief minister's advice. Kadzim M. Yahya (BN-UMNO) has been the speaker since 8 October 2020.[2] He is assisted by two Deputy Speakers, Ahmad Abdul Rahman (WARISAN) who was appointed on 7 June 2018[3][4] and George Anthony Ginibun (WARISAN) who was appointed on 26 June 2018.[5][6]

Majority leader

The majority leader is always the chief minister, who also leads the Cabinet. He is appointed by the Governor on the basis that he is able to command a majority in the assembly. Hajiji Noor (BERSATU), MLA for Sulaman, has been the chief minister since 29 Sep 2020.

Minority leader

The minority leader is always the leader of the opposition appointed by the largest party not forming the government. Following the defeat of Warisan Plus coalition in the recent state election, Mohd. Shafie Apdal (WARISAN), MLA for Senallang, becomes leader of the Opposition.

Speakers of the Assembly

The following are the Speakers of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly since 1963:[7]

No. Speaker Term start Term end
1 Sir George N. Oehlers 23 September 1963 22 September 1964
2 Haji Mohd. Kassim Haji Hashim 23 September 1964 24 September 1975
3 Abdul Momin Haji Kalakhan 24 September 1975 10 May 1979
4 Haji Mohd. Sunoh Marso 11 May 1979 29 March 1986
5 Pandikar Amin Haji Mulia 31 March 1986 30 November 1987
6 Hassan Alban Haji Sandukong 8 December 1987 4 December 2002
7 Juhar bin Haji Mahiruddin 5 December 2002 31 December 2010
8 Salleh Said Keruak 17 January 2011 28 July 2015
9 Syed Abas Syed Ali 7 August 2015 6 October 2020
10 Kadzim M Yahya 8 October 2020 Incumbent

Current composition
Government + Confidence and supply Opposition
Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) + Independent WARISAN+
PN BN PBS IND WARISAN PH UPKO
21 16 7 3 23 8 1
13 6 1 1 16 6 2
BERSATU STAR PAS SAPP UMNO PBS IND WARISAN DAP PKR UPKO
No. State Constituency Member Coalition (Party)
WARISAN 22 | PN 21 | BN 16 | PH 8 | PBS 7 | IND 3 | UPKO 1 | VAC 1
N01 Banggi Mohammad Mohamarin WARISAN
N02 Bengkoka Harun Durabi
(Assistant Minister of Rural Development)		 BN (UMNO)
N03 Pitas Ruddy Awah
(Assistant Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation)		 IND
N04 Tanjong Kapor Chong Chen Bin @ Ben Chong WARISAN
N05 Matunggong Julita Mojungki
(Assistant Minister of Community Development and People's Wellbeing)		 PBS
N06 Bandau Wetrom Bahanda
(Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister)		 PN (BERSATU)
N07 Tandek Hendrus Anding
(Assistant Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries)		 PBS
N08 Pintasan Fairuz Renddan PN (BERSATU)
N09 Tempasuk Mohd. Arsad Bistari BN (UMNO)
N10 Usukan Mohd. Salleh Mohd. Said BN (UMNO)
N11 Kadamaian Ewon Benedick UPKO
N12 Sulaman Hajiji Noor
(Chief Minister; Minister of Finance)		 PN (BERSATU)
N13 Pantai Dalit Jasnih Daya
(Assistant Minister of Finance)		 BN (UMNO)
N14 Tamparuli Jahid Jahim
(Minister of Rural Development)		 PBS
N15 Kiulu Joniston Bangkuai
(Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment)		 PBS
N16 Karambunai Yakub Khan
(Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation)		 BN (UMNO)
N17 Darau Azhar Matussin WARISAN
N18 Inanam Peto Galim PH (PKR)
N19 Likas Tan Lee Fatt PH (DAP)
N20 Api-Api Christina Liew Chin Jin PH (PKR)
N21 Luyang Ginger Phoong Jin Zhe PH (DAP)
N22 Tanjong Aru Wong Hong Jun @ Junz Wong WARISAN
N23 Petagas Awang Ahmad Sah Awang Sahari WARISAN
N24 Tanjung Keramat Shahelmey Yahya
(Minister of Community Development and People's Wellbeing)		 BN (UMNO)
N25 Kapayan Jannie Lasimbang PH (DAP)
N26 Moyog Darell Leiking WARISAN
N27 Limbahau Juil Nuatim WARISAN
N28 Kawang Ghulam Haidar Khan Bahadar PN (BERSATU)
N29 Pantai Manis Mohd. Tamin Zainal
(Assistant Minister of Industrial Development)		 BN (UMNO)
N30 Bongawan Daud Yusof WARISAN
N31 Membakut Mohd. Arifin Mohd. Arif
(Minister with Special Duties)		 PN (BERSATU)
N32 Klias Isnin Aliasnih
(Assistant Minister of Housing and Local Government)		 PN (BERSATU)
N33 Kuala Penyu Limus Jury
(Assistant Minister of Works)		 PN (BERSATU)
N34 Lumadan Ruslan Muharam PBS
N35 Sindumin Yusof Yacob WARISAN
N36 Kundasang Joachim Gunsalam
(Deputy Chief Minister, Ministry of Industrial Development)		 PBS
N37 Karanaan Masidi Manjun
(Minister of Local Government and Housing; Second Minister of Finance)		 PN (BERSATU)
N38 Paginatan Abidin Madingkir
(Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister)		 PN (STAR)
N39 Tambunan Jeffrey Gapari Kitingan
(Deputy Chief Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries)		 PN (STAR)
N40 Bingkor Robert Tawik
(Assistant Minister of Works)		 PN (STAR)
N41 Liawan Annuar Ayub Aman PN (STAR)
N42 Melalap Peter Anthony WARISAN
N43 Kemabong Rubin Balang IND
N44 Tulid Flovia Ng
(Assistant Minister of Community Development and People's Wellbeing)		 PN (STAR)
N45 Sook Ellron Alfred Angin
(Minister of Youth and Sports)		 PN (STAR)
N46 Nabawan Abdul Ghani Mohamed Yassin PN (BERSATU)
N47 Telupid Jonnybone J. Kurum PBS
N48 Sugut James Ratib
(Assistant Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries)		 BN (UMNO)
N49 Labuk Samad Jambri
(Assistant Minister of Rural Development)		 PN (BERSATU)
N50 Gum-Gum Arunarsin Taib WARISAN
N51 Sungai Manila Mokran Ingkat BN (UMNO)
N52 Sungai Sibuga Mohamad Hamsan Awang Supain
(Assistant Minister of Housing and Local Government)		 BN (UMNO)
N53 Sekong Alias Sani WARISAN
N54 Karamunting George Hiew Vun Zin WARISAN
N55 Elopura Calvin Chong Ket Kiun PH (DAP)
N56 Tanjong Papat Frankie Poon Ming Fung PH (DAP)
N57 Kuamut Masiung Banah IND
N58 Lamag Bung Moktar Radin
(Deputy Chief Minister, Ministry of Works)		 BN (UMNO)
N59 Sukau Jafry Arifin
(Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment)		 BN (UMNO)
N60 Tungku Assaffal P. Alian WARISAN
N61 Segama Mohammadin Ketapi WARISAN
N62 Silam Dumi Pg. Masdal WARISAN
N63 Kunak Norazlinah Arif WARISAN
N64 Sulabayan Jaujan Sambakong WARISAN
N65 Senallang Mohd. Shafie Apdal
(Leader of the Opposition)		 WARISAN
N66 Bugaya Vacant
N67 Balung Hamid Awang BN (UMNO)
N68 Apas Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan
(Assistant Minister of Finance)		 PN (BERSATU)
N69 Sri Tanjong Justin Wong Yung Bin PH (DAP)
N70 Kukusan Rina Jainal WARISAN
N71 Tanjong Batu Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy
(Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports)		 BN (UMNO)
N72 Merotai Sarifuddin Hata WARISAN
N73 Sebatik Hassan A. Gani Pg. Amir WARISAN
— Nominated member Suhaimi Nasir BN (UMNO)
— Nominated member Raime Unggi BN (UMNO)
— Nominated member Jaffari Walliam PN (BERSATU)
— Nominated member Aliakbar Gulasan PN (PAS)
— Nominated member Amisah Yassin PN (BERSATU)
— Nominated member Yong Teck Lee PN (SAPP)

Seating arrangement
VacantVacantVacantDSergeant-at-ArmCVacantVacantVacant
VacantVacantVacantVacantVacantVacantVacantVacant
VacantVacantVacantVacantVacantVacantVacantVacant
VacantVacantVacantVacantVacantVacantVacantVacant
N43 KemabongN45 SookN52
Sungai Sibuga
(Nominated Member)N47 TelupidN09 TempasukN57 KuamutEBN16 KarambunaiN32 KliasVacantVacant
(Nominated member)N41 LiawanN08 PintasanN28 KawangN24
Tanjung Keramat		N29
Pantai Manis		VacantVacant
(Nominated member)N34 LumadanVacantVacant
(Nominated member)N27 LimbahauN46 NabawanN10 Usukanthe MaceN59 SukauN07 TandekVacantVacant
N73 SebatikN55 ElopuraN22
Tanjung Aru		N31 MembakutN48 SugutVacant
N70 KukusanN23 PetagasN25 KapayanN42 MelalapN14 TamparuliN40 BingkorN71
Tanjung Batu		Vacant
N69
Sri Tanjong		N18 InanamN03 PitasVacant
N53 SekongN19 LikasN62 SilamN61 SegamaN37 KaranaanN33
Kuala Penyu		N44 TulidVacant
N56
Tanjong Papat		FAN36 Kundasang
(Deputy Chief Minister III)
N50
Gum-Gum		N54 KaramuntingN72 MerotaiN20
Api-Api		N39 Tambunan
(Deputy Chief Minister II)		N13
Pantai Dalit		N05 MatunggongVacant
N01 BanggiN60 TungkuN21 LuyangN26 MoyogN58 Lamag
(Deputy Chief Minister I)		N68 ApasN15 KiuluVacant
N30 BongawanN17 DarauN11 KadamaianN65 Senallang
(Opposition Leader)		N12 Sulaman
(Chief Minister)		N06 BandauN02 BengkokaVacant
N63 KunakN04
Tanjong Kapor		N35 SinduminSecretaryN38 PaginatanN49 LabukVacant
Speaker
Yang Di-Pertua Negeri

See also

Notes

    References
    1. Standing Orders of the Legislative Assembly of the State of Sabah (PDF). Retrieved 26 May 2016. Standing Orders 89, 90 and 91.
    2. Kamalul Arifin, Syah Hairizal (8 October 2020). "Pentadbiran Hajiji lengkap hari ini". Astro Awani (in Malay). Retrieved 8 October 2020.
    3. "Ahmad angkat sumpah Timbalan Speaker DUN Sabah" (in Malay). Utusan Borneo. 7 June 2018. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
    4. "Lawyer named Deputy Speaker". Daily Express. 8 June 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
    5. Muguntan Vanar (26 June 2018). "George Ginibun appointed the second Sabah deputy Speaker". The Star. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
    6. "Ginibun is made Deputy Speaker". Daily Express. 27 June 2018. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
    7. https://dun.sabah.gov.my/ms/speaker/senarai-speaker-dewan-undangan-negeri
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