Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji bin Haji Noor
Chief Minister of Sabah · ADUN N.12 Sulaman
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Long-serving Sabah politician in his second term as Chief Minister, confirmed by Gazette, with nine consecutive wins in Sulaman. The main adverse cluster is the Sabah mineral prospecting/licensing controversy; in April 2025 the MACC chief commissioner was reported as saying Hajiji was not involved in the case then under investigation. No verified basis was found in this review to state that he was convicted of or established to have committed corruption. Corporate registry, current court dockets and decision records remain to be verified.
Current
Overall due diligence
High complexity
Enhanced due diligence required
Senior state chief executive holding multiple GLC chairmanships, with unresolved pleadings and live lawsuits on the record; the combination warrants enhanced due diligence.
Electoral resilience
High
Continuously held Sulaman since 1990 across nine state elections; most recent win in 2025 by an 8,919-vote majority in a five-way contest.
Political continuity
Elevated
Multiple party affiliations on record (USNO → UMNO → BERSATU → PGRS direct under GRS); currently leads a multi-party coalition including GRS, UPKO, PH, BN and independents.
Integrity signal
Review
MACC cleared him on the mineral-licence probe (statement given, no involvement found); allegations in pleadings (SMM CEO, businessman) and a logging-licence lawsuit remain unresolved. A contempt application was struck out/dismissed in Nov 2025.
Financial / corporate
Open
No SSM company-registry, asset-disclosure, or beneficial-ownership checks are in the records; only state-level governance roles in SMM and Yayasan Sabah are documented.
How much due-diligence attention each area needs — not a finding of wrongdoing.
Chief Minister of Sabah, party president and coalition head; state-level executive with cabinet and budget authority.
Chairs GRS, leads multi-party governing arrangement; chairmanships of state-linked entities (SMM, Yayasan Sabah) and documented political contest with Umno Sabah chief Bung Moktar.
CM's office administers RM12.02b 2026 allocation; chairs SMM (mineral licensing) and Yayasan Sabah (diversified holdings); project delays publicly acknowledged.
Documented chairmanships of SMM (state-owned mineral company, gazetted for audit) and Yayasan Sabah Board of Trustees; GLC restructuring announced.
Live logging-licence suit (Mar 2025) and SMM CEO's defensive pleadings containing allegations; a contempt application was dismissed in Nov 2025.
MACC cleared Hajiji on the mineral-licence probe; no charge or conviction against him on record. Two assemblymen and a businessman were charged (not him).
No asset declarations, beneficial-ownership data, or company-registry checks are in the records.
Allegations in CNA report and SMM CEO pleadings drew sustained political scrutiny through the 2025 state election, balanced by MACC clearance and his public responses.
Two parties filed a lawsuit in Mar 2025 alleging misfeasance in public office over a logging licence; the State Attorney-General/CMO denied the allegations and said they would be vigorously contested.R26
Status: Pending/unresolved on the record; merits not adjudicated.
In a filed defence the former SMM CEO alleged abuse of power, corruption and nepotism by Hajiji. These are allegations in pleadings, not judicial findings.R21
Status: Allegations in pleadings; no judicial finding recorded.
Contempt application filed against Hajiji.R27
Status: Struck out/dismissed by the Sabah Sessions Court in Nov 2025.
A businessman and two GRS-aligned assemblymen were charged on 30 Jun 2025 over RM350,000 in alleged bribes and pleaded not guilty; MACC cleared Hajiji of involvement.R22R24N19N20
Status: Charges against the three individuals pleaded not guilty; Hajiji was not charged and was cleared by MACC.
The records depict a long-tenured Sabah politician who has held the Sulaman seat continuously since 1990 and was reappointed Chief Minister on 30 November 2025 after winning by an 8,919-vote majority. His current configuration - CM, party president, GRS chairman, and concurrent chairman of SMM and Yayasan Sabah - generates very high PEP exposure and concentrated public-sector influence. MACC clearance on the mineral-licence probe and the dismissal of one contempt application mitigate integrity concerns, but unresolved pleadings (SMM CEO's defence, logging-licence suit) and the scale of state procurement and GLC holdings justify enhanced due diligence.
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Specific pledges this politician made, and what credible reporting since says happened. The status is assessed by AI from the linked reports — each quoted passage is checked against its source. “Unclear” means no credible report of the outcome was found yet, not that the promise was broken.
Sabah · Meeting on Sabah's 40% revenue entitlement · 2025
Where it stands · latest report 29 Sept 2026
As of 29 Sep 2026, the formula and implementation mechanism for Sabah’s 40% entitlement were still being finalised by the state and federal governments, and the RM1.5 billion interim grant was not treated as a substitute. As of 15 Apr 2026, negotiations had not concluded, though both sides said they had a clearer understanding of the figures and calculation method.
How it unfolded
Hajiji made the request on 25 Nov 2025, asking SLS to keep giving input to the Sabah Attorney-General’s Chambers and finance ministry to strengthen Sabah’s 40% demand. On 6 Apr 2026 the Court of Appeal stayed the High Court order requiring implementation pending appeal, and on 15 Apr 2026 the federal and Sabah sides said negotiations were not concluded but had a clearer understanding of the figures and methodology. By 29 Sep 2026 an aide said the formula and implementation mechanism were still being finalised and that the RM1.5 billion interim grant was not a substitute for the 40% share. That leaves the push ongoing, with no final 40% settlement shown; no article directly reports the SLS-input step itself.
Promised
“Hajiji said he had asked SLS to continue providing the Sabah Attorney-General’s Chambers and the state’s finance ministry with the necessary input to strengthen its demand when engaging the federal government.”
What happened
6 Apr 2026: implementation of the High Court order was stayed pending appeal.
Malaysiakini · 6 Apr 2026 — Appeals court allows govt's bid to stay paying Sabah's 40pct revenue“The Court of Appeal has allowed the federal government’s bid to postpone implementing Sabah’s 40 percent entitlement to federal revenue pending its appeal against the Kota Kinabalu High Court’s decision.”
15 Apr 2026: federal and Sabah sides reported progress and a clearer understanding, but no concluded 40% deal.
Free Malaysia Today · 15 Apr 2026 — Putrajaya, Sabah reach clearer understanding on 40% revenue claim“This negotiation is not yet concluded, but it is moving forward.”
29 Sep 2026: formula and implementation mechanism still being finalised; interim grant not a substitute.
Free Malaysia Today · 29 Sept 2026 — Sabah’s 40% entitlement never a bargaining chip, says minister’s aide“He said the formula and implementation mechanism for the entitlement were being finalised by the state and federal governments, and that Mustapha’s priority remained clear.”
Status checked 17 Oct 2026
Sabah · Sabah state election campaign (GRS manifesto unveiled Nov 17) · 2025
Where it stands · latest report 26 Nov 2025
As of 26 Nov 2025, no money has yet been placed into the Sabah Sovereign Wealth Fund: the state was still at the stage of assembling the team to draft the SSWF framework and its enactment, with the Sabah Law Society asked to supply input to the State Attorney-General's Chambers and State Finance Ministry. The only description of the funding model repeated in that report is that initial capital "will be drawn from a portion of Sabah's state reserves" and that "a fixed percentage" of the 40 per cent special grant "will also be channelled into the fund annually" — no amount, transfer or timetable
How it unfolded
The promise was part of the GRS manifesto launched on 17 November 2025: initial capital for Sabah's first sovereign wealth fund from a portion of state reserves, plus a fixed annual share of the 40 per cent special grant. On 26 November 2025, Hajiji said he wanted the Sabah Law Society on the team formulating the SSWF framework, including drafting its enactment, and the same report restated that capital would come from state reserves and a fixed percentage of the 40 per cent grant. That is preparatory work — a drafting team and consultations — rather than an actual allocation of reserves or grant money into a fund. No completion deadline has been reported as missed and no article shows the fund capitalised, so the status is in progress.
Promised
“A fixed portion of Sabah’s 40% special grant from Putrajaya will also be deposited into the fund annually.”
What happened
26 Nov 2025: restates the funding design (state reserves) but describes no actual transfer into the fund.
cm.sabah.gov.my · 26 Nov 2025 — Laman Web Rasmi Ketua Menteri Sabah“Initial capital for the SSWF will be drawn from a portion of Sabah’s state reserves, ensuring long-term financial stability for future generations.”
26 Nov 2025: Malaysian-language report confirming initial capital is planned from state reserves, not yet committed.
Astro Awani · 26 Nov 2025 — [TERKINI] PRN Sabah: Hajiji mahu SLS bantu sedia kerangka SSWF, geran khas 40 peratus“Modal permulaan SSWF akan diambil daripada sebahagian rizab negeri Sabah bagi menjamin kestabilan kewangan jangka panjang untuk generasi akan datang.”
26 Nov 2025: shows work has begun only at the framework/enactment drafting stage.
Bernama — Sabah Law Society Enlisted For Input On 40 Pct Grant, Sovereign Wealth Fund“Beyond the 40 per cent special grant, Hajiji, who is also Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) chairman, wants the SLS to be part of the team formulating the framework for the Sabah Sovereign Wealth Fund (SSWF), including drafting its enactment.”
Status checked 17 Oct 2026
Sabah · Meeting with Sabah Law Society, attorney-general and GRS leaders · 2025
At a meeting on 25 Nov 2025 with SLS president Mohamed Nazim Maduarin and former president Roger Chin, Hajiji asked SLS to join the team preparing the SSWF framework, including drafting its enactment, and to submit input to the state Attorney-General and Finance Ministry; he announced this publicly on 26 Nov 2025. The only two articles on the subject report that request and the intended composition of the team, not any appointment, drafting work, tabling of a framework or gazetting of amendments. Subsequent articles in the file (an SLS AGM report and a page of FMT headlines dated 6 Apr 2026) deal with other matters, such as the 40 per cent special grant litigation, and say nothing about the SSWF framework. With no report of delivery, delay or abandonment, the status cannot be determined.
Promised
“I have asked SLS to be part of the team preparing the framework, including the amendments to the relevant enactments.”
What happened
No credible report of the outcome yet.
Status checked 17 Oct 2026
Sabah · Sabah state election campaign (GRS manifesto, election the following Saturday) · 2025
Where it stands
As of 26 Nov 2025 (the most recent article reporting on this promise; no newer report was found, more than 6 months before today), the Sabah Sovereign Wealth Fund has not been established and no enactment has been drafted or tabled. What exists is the setup step: Chief Minister Hajiji Noor said the Sabah Law Society would be part of the team formulating the SSWF framework, including drafting its enactment, with a team of government representatives plus investment, finance and legal professionals.
How it unfolded
The GRS manifesto launched on 17 Nov 2025 pledged to set up a Sabah Sovereign Wealth Fund seeded from state reserves and a fixed share of the 40 per cent special grant, targeting RM10 billion in annual state revenue by 2030; on 25 Nov 2025 (election campaign) Hajiji said it would be created through a state enactment if GRS retained government and asked the Sabah Law Society to help draft the framework. On 26 Nov 2025 he confirmed he had met SLS and wanted it on the team formulating the framework and drafting the enactment. No article reports that the enactment has been drafted, passed or that the fund has been set up, and no report on it appears after November 2025, so the pledge is at the preparatory stage rather than delivered.
Promised
“SLS had welcomed the wealth fund which would be established through a state enactment, should Gabungan Rakyat Sabah retain the state government next Saturday.”
What happened
26 Nov 2025: SLS invited into the SSWF framework team to draft the enactment — preparation only, no fund yet.
Bernama — Sabah Law Society Enlisted For Input On 40 Pct Grant, Sovereign Wealth Fund“Beyond the 40 per cent special grant, Hajiji, who is also Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) chairman, wants the SLS to be part of the team formulating the framework for the Sabah Sovereign Wealth Fund (SSWF), including drafting its enactment.”
17 Nov 2025: the original campaign pledge, with establishment targeted for 2026 — target not reported as met or missed in any later article.
Bernama — GRS To Launch Sabah Sovereign Wealth Fund If Re-elected – Armizan“The Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition will establish a Sabah Sovereign Wealth Fund next year if it is given a fresh mandate in the 17th Sabah State Election.”
Status checked 17 Oct 2026
Ratings show where diligence attention is needed, not guilt. “Not assessed” means the check hasn’t been done — not that it came back clean.
Authoritatively verified.
Evidence: A
Strongly documented; major local electoral strength.
Evidence: A/B
No discrepancy established; academic verification incomplete.
Evidence: B
Paid SSM work still required.
Evidence: Incomplete
No lawful private credit report obtained.
Evidence: Not assessed
No conviction identified; formal court search still required.
Evidence: Open-source review
Material governance/reputation exposure; no verified personal corruption finding.
Evidence: B/C
MACC chief reported Hajiji not involved in case as of Apr 2025; current closure/status should be confirmed.
Evidence: B
Multiple matters reported; latest court status required.
Evidence: B/C
Revenue strengthened but remains commodity-sensitive.
Evidence: A/B
2025 growth strong; unemployment remains high.
Evidence: A
Positive reported performance, but audited/board-level verification needed.
Evidence: B
Large allocations; delays and execution risk remain.
Evidence: A/B
Active strategic issue; outcome unresolved at cut-off.
Evidence: A/B
| Dimension | Rating | Evidence | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity / current office | Green | A | Authoritatively verified. |
| Election history | Green | A/B | Strongly documented; major local electoral strength. |
| Education / CV | Amber | B | No discrepancy established; academic verification incomplete. |
| Corporate interests | Not assessed | Incomplete | Paid SSM work still required. |
| Private credit | Not assessed | Not assessed | No lawful private credit report obtained. |
| Criminal conviction | Green | Open-source review | No conviction identified; formal court search still required. |
| SMM / mineral governance | Amber / red | B/C | Material governance/reputation exposure; no verified personal corruption finding. |
| MACC position | Green / amber | B | MACC chief reported Hajiji not involved in case as of Apr 2025; current closure/status should be confirmed. |
| Civil litigation |
Each issue in order — allegation, response, investigation, outcome — so you can see where it actually stands.
The most significant adverse-information cluster. Allegations, enforcement statements and court activity are kept separate; charges against third parties are not evidence against Hajiji.
Where it stands: Open — latest MACC disposition and court outcomes required
CNA reported allegations by a businessman involving Sabah politicians in connection with mineral prospecting licences.
Their response — Hajiji said he had nothing to hide and called for an investigation.
In a filed defence, former SMM CEO Jontih Enggihon alleged abuse of power, corruption and nepotism by Hajiji. These are allegations in pleadings, not judicial findings.
The Star quoted MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki as saying Hajiji had given a statement and was not involved in the case then being investigated; forensics was verifying videos.
Hajiji told the Sabah State Assembly the state had issued prospecting licences, not gold mining licences, and that a prospecting licence does not permit extraction.
A businessman and two GRS-aligned assemblymen (not Hajiji) were charged over RM350,000 in alleged bribes; they pleaded not guilty. No conviction is implied.
Political scrutiny of the controversy continued during and after the 2025 state election.
Civil suit filed against Hajiji and the Sabah government alleging misfeasance in public office over a logging licence.
Where it stands: Open — current docket required
Two parties filed a lawsuit against Hajiji and the Sabah government alleging misfeasance in public office over a logging licence. The existence of the suit is reported; its merits are unresolved.
Their response — The Chief Minister's Office / State Attorney-General denied the allegations and said they would be vigorously contested.
Contempt application against Hajiji arising from businessman Albert Tei's denial of entry into Sabah.
Where it stands: Closed at this procedural stage unless appealed
The Sabah Sessions Court struck out/dismissed Tei's contempt application against Hajiji.
Full public name: Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji bin Haji Noor.
Born 10 May 1955 in Kampung Serusup, Tuaran.
First took office as Sabah's 16th Chief Minister on 29 September 2020.
Appointed Chief Minister of Sabah by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri with effect from 30 November 2025.
Bernama reported in 2020 that he graduated in politics from the University of New Hampshire, United States. Degree title and dates not yet confirmed with the university.
Sabah Mineral Management Sdn Bhd (SMM), a state-linked mineral-development company, is reported to be chaired by Hajiji and owned by the Sabah finance ministry.
SMM (registration 726182-M) is listed in the National Audit Department's 2024 gazetted schedule of bodies subject to audit.
Sabah's 2023 state financial statements received an unmodified audit opinion from the Auditor-General.
The post-election Cabinet announced on 1 December 2025 included GRS, UPKO, PH, BN and independent participation.
Yayasan Sabah, whose Board of Trustees Hajiji chairs, reported group profit before tax of RM683 million for 2025 (up 17% from RM586 million); Innoprise Corporation reported RM243 million PBT and RM160 million dividends. Management-reported; not yet reconciled with audited accounts.
State revenue: RM6.842b (2024); RM6.658b revised estimate for 2025 vs RM6.445b original; RM6.430b projected for 2026, reflecting oil, palm oil and exchange-rate exposure.
The Chief Minister's office reported a 2026 budget allocation of RM12.02 billion, emphasising water, electricity and roads.
Sabah GDP reached RM88.8b in 2025, up 5.1% from RM84.5b, after 1.2% growth in 2024.
Sabah unemployment 7.2%, labour-force participation 70.3%, inflation 1.1%, median monthly household gross income RM4,890 (2024 reference year).
The Chief Minister's office stated Sabah recorded RM7.6b in manufacturing investment in 2025 (described as up nearly 208%). Approved vs realised investment not yet distinguished.
MIDA reported a proposed petroleum storage/refinery project of more than USD3.5b with nearly 5,000 construction and permanent job opportunities. Financing, permits and construction status not yet verified.
Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) 1.0, launched March 2021, is the administration's central development framework; the CM's office reports more than RM1.3b spent on education and youth development from 2021 to 2024.
In April 2026 Hajiji acknowledged project delays and stressed closer monitoring; Pan Borneo Highway Package WP24 was reported at about 15.60% physical progress with utility, land and logistics constraints.
Urged the federal government to expedite settlement of Sabah's 40% net revenue entitlement under MA63; the Prime Minister said the interim special grant would rise to RM1.5b while negotiations continue. Open/current as of cut-off.
Contested 9 elections, won 9.
| Election | Seat | Ticket | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabah state election 2025 | N12 Sulaman | PGRS · GRS | 10,639 73.6% | Won by 8,919 |
| Sabah state election 2020 | N12 Sulaman | BERSATU · GRS | 5,919 65.8% | Won by 3,099 |
| Sabah state election 2018 | N10 Sulaman | UMNO · BN | 12,966 69.6% | Won by 7,774 |
| Sabah state election 2013 | N10 Sulaman | UMNO · BN | 13,065 78.7% | Won by 10,441 |
| Sabah state election 2008 | N10 Sulaman | UMNO · BN | 8,961 71.9% | Won by 5,456 |
| Sabah state election 2004 | N10 Sulaman | UMNO · BN | 7,065 66.4% | Won by 3,482 |
| Sabah state election 1999 | N10 Sulaman | UMNO · BN | 6,571 61.5% | Won by 3,444 |
| Sabah state election 1994 | N11 Sulaman | UMNO · BN | 5,016 54.0% | Won by 876 |
| Sabah state election 1990 | N11 Sulaman | USNO · BN | 3,575 43.9% | Won by 281 |
Official gazetted results via the Malaysian Election Corpus (grade A record).
Party switching is a political fact, not evidence of misconduct.
Checks still outstanding. Missing information is shown here rather than treated as a clean result.
Companies, contracts, appointments and enforcement linked to this person, from the records and reports below, grouped by company or agency. Being named in a contract or an investigation is not wrongdoing; investigations and charges are not convictions.
Petronas
1 report
Sabah GDP
1 report
Federal Government (Budget MADANI 2027 allocation for Sabah)
1 report
According to Wikidata, Hajiji Noor was born on 1955-05-10 in Kampung Serusup.
“date of birth: 1955-05-10; place of birth: Kampung Serusup”
According to Wikipedia, Hajiji attended SK Serusup for primary education from 1961, SMK Badin (then Tuaran District Government Secondary School) for secondary education from 1967, and St. John's Secondary School from 1972, graduating in 1974 after excelling in the Malaysian Certificate of Education examination.
“he firstly attended the Serusup Native Primary School (SK Serusup) for his primary education in 1961 before going for his secondary education in Tuaran District Government Secondary School – now known as Badin Secondary School (SMK Badin) – in 1967. After getting 15 aggregates in Lower Certificate of Education examination, he was transferred to St. John's Secondary School in 1972 and excelled in Malaysian Certificate of Education examination as one of the best students in Tuaran after his high school graduation in 1974.”
According to Wikipedia, Hajiji entered politics in 1990 by contesting and winning the Sulaman state seat for United Sabah National Organisation (USNO) in the 8th general election, and has represented Sulaman continuously since.
“Hajiji entered politics in 1990 as he contested in the 8th general election as a candidate for Sulaman state constituency representing United Sabah National Organisation (USNO) and subsequently won.”
According to Wikipedia, Hajiji served on the Bank Rakyat board of directors from 1991 to 1994.
“He was also member of the Bank Rakyat's board of directors from 1991 to 1994.”
According to Wikipedia, Hajiji joined UMNO in 1994 following the dissolution of USNO, served as Tuaran Division Chief from 1995 to 2018, and as Treasurer of UMNO Sabah from 2001 to 2018.
“He joined United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) in 1994 following the dissolution of USNO. He became Tuaran Division Chief a year after until 2018 as well as Treasurer of UMNO Sabah from 2001 to 2018.”
According to Wikipedia, Hajiji held a series of Sabah state ministerial roles from 1994 to 2018, including Assistant Minister at Youth and Sports, Industrial Development, the Chief Minister's Department, and Finance, before serving as Minister of Housing and Local Government from 2004 to 2018 and briefly as Deputy Chief Minister (Infrastructure Development) after the 14th general election.
“He was appointed as Assistant Minister of State at the Ministry of Youth and Sports (for some times in 1994), Ministry of Industrial Development (1994 to 1996, and then 1999 to 2001), Chief Minister's Department (1996 to 1999) and Ministry of Finance (2001 to 2004). He was promoted as Minister of State for Housing and Local Government from 2004 to 2018 and as Deputy Chief Minister in the Ministry of Infrastructure Development for two days post 14th general election.”
According to Wikidata, Hajiji Noor held the position of Minister of Local Government and Housing, 2004–2018.
“position held: Minister of Local Government and Housing; start: 2004-03-27; end: 2018-05-10”
According to Wikidata, Hajiji Noor held the position of Deputy Chief Minister of Sabah, 2018.
“position held: Deputy Chief Minister of Sabah; start: 2018-05-11; end: 2018-05-12”
According to Wikipedia, Hajiji Noor has served as the 16th Chief Minister of Sabah since late September 2020, after his Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition won 38 of 73 seats in the 2020 state election.
“he was appointed Chief Minister in late September 2020 after his coalition, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), won 38 out of the 73 seats”
According to Wikidata, Hajiji Noor held the position of Sabah Finance Minister, 2020–2023.
“position held: Sabah Finance Minister; start: 2020-09-29; end: 2023-01-11”
According to Wikidata, Hajiji Noor held the position of Chief Minister of Sabah, 2020–2025.
“position held: Chief Minister of Sabah; start: 2020-09-29; end: 2025-11-14”
According to Wikidata, Hajiji Noor held the position of Member of the 16th Sabah State Legislative Assembly for Sulaman, from 2020.
“position held: Member of the 16th Sabah State Legislative Assembly; electoral district: Sulaman; start: 2020-09-26”
According to Wikipedia, Hajiji joined BERSATU in 2018 and served as its Sabah state chairman from 2019, but on 10 December 2022 he and other BERSATU Sabah leaders left the party to become direct members of GRS.
“On 10 December 2022, Hajiji and other BERSATU Sabah leaders leave BERSATU and become direct members of GRS.”
According to Wikipedia, in May 2023 Hajiji became the first Chief Minister of Sabah to secure full majority approval for the Anti-Party Hopping Bill in both Parliament and the State Legislative Assembly.
“In May 2023, Hajiji Noor become the first Chief Minister of Sabah that successfully got the full majority to approved the Anti-Party Hopping Bill in Sabah for both Parliament and State Legislative Assembly.”
Arrests, charges, convictions, sentences, acquittals and pardons as reported by credible sources. Each item is marked with its stage — a charge is not a conviction — and outcomes are listed where reported.
No legal history found in the sources collected so far.
Allegations and investigations as reported by credible outlets. An allegation is not a finding; read each with its stage and source.
Free Malaysia Today reported that Hajiji Noor said he had nothing to hide and affirmed that no mining licences were issued to any party amid the corruption allegations.
“Hajiji Noor berkata beliau tiada apa untuk disembunyikan dan menegaskan tiada lesen melombong kepada mana-mana pihak di sebalik dakwaan skandal rasuah”
MalaysiaNow reported that MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki indicated that 'one or two' individuals would be charged soon in the Sabah scandal probe, more than three months after his predecessor Latheefa Koya said she had obtained the full unedited videos implicating Hajiji Noor and several assemblymen.
“Mahajoth Singh said Azam's statement was worrying as there was "clear and consistent evidence" against at least eight other people.”
Free Malaysia Today reported that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission cleared Chief Minister Hajiji Noor of any wrongdoing after taking statements from him on two separate occasions, with MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki confirming in April that Hajiji had extended full cooperation and that the state government had not interfered in the investigation.
“The MACC has since cleared the chief minister of any wrongdoing, having taken statements from him on two separate occasions.”
Free Malaysia Today reported that Chief Minister Hajiji Noor, in response to news of impending charges against two state assemblymen, said the cases 'won't affect the state government' and was expected to demand their immediate resignation.
“On June 18, when responding to news of impending charges against two state assemblymen, Hajiji insisted the cases 'won't affect the state government'.”
Free Malaysia Today reported that Hajiji Noor said the state government recorded progress in strengthening Sabah's participation in the energy sector through the Commercial Collaboration Agreement (CCA) with Petronas signed in December 2021.
“Kerajaan negeri juga mencatat kemajuan dalam memperkukuh penyertaan Sabah dalam sektor tenaga menerusi Perjanjian Kerjasama Komersial (CCA) dengan Petronas yang dimeterai pada Disember 2021.”
Utusan Malaysia reported that Hajiji Noor said the departure of certain parties from the coalition to go their own way should serve as a lesson for GRS to strengthen unity, make more mature decisions and set aside political ego.
“Beliau berkata tindakan sesetengah pihak meninggalkan gabungan untuk membawa haluan sendiri perlu dijadikan pengajaran supaya GRS terus memperkukuh perpaduan, lebih matang dalam membuat keputusan dan mengetepikan ego politik.”
Utusan Malaysia reported that Hajiji Noor, as Chief Minister and GRS chairman, said Sabah's bargaining strength at the federal level must begin with unity within GRS rather than disputes over positions and political ego.
“Ketua Menteri, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor berkata, kekuatan Sabah untuk mempunyai kuasa tawar-menawar lebih kukuh di peringkat Persekutuan perlu bermula dengan perpaduan dalam GRS sendiri, bukannya dibayangi pertelingkahan, perebutan kedudukan dan ego politik.”
Free Malaysia Today reported that GRS chairman Hajiji Noor will deliver the keynote address at the GRS 2026 convention, while the coalition's six deputy chairmen representing each component party will take part in a sharing session.
“Armizan berkata Pengerusi GRS Hajiji Noor akan menyampaikan ucaptama, manakala enam timbalan pengerusi gabungan itu yang mewakili setiap parti komponen akan mengambil bahagian dalam sesi perkongsian.”
Free Malaysia Today reported that an attempted coup in 2023 led by Umno's Sabah chief Bung Moktar Radin to oust Hajiji Noor as chief minister — dubbed the "Kinabalu Move" — failed after several Umno assemblymen defied the party directive and supported Hajiji.
“The 'Kinabalu Move' refers to the attempted coup by Umno, led by the party's state chapter chief Bung Moktar Radin, to oust Hajiji as chief minister in 2023. It failed after several Umno assemblymen defied a party directive and threw their support behind Hajiji, preserving the stability of his administration.”
Free Malaysia Today reported that Hajiji Noor was appointed Sabah's chief minister in 2020 and that he formed Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) to unite various Sabah political parties that had previously been at odds.
“Hajiji, who was appointed Sabah's chief minister in 2020, told FMT in an interview.”
Free Malaysia Today reported that Hajiji Noor brought Umno and Barisan Nasional into a post-election governing arrangement following the November Sabah state election.
“Despite winning the most seats in the November election, GRS needed stability to govern. Bringing Umno and Barisan Nasional into the post-election arrangement was controversial, but Hajiji saw value in it.”
Free Malaysia Today reported that Hajiji Noor accepted the departures of STAR, SAPP, and Usno under Pandikar Amin Mulia from the GRS coalition following the November Sabah state election.
“When STAR, SAPP, and later Usno under Pandikar Amin Mulia left GRS, Hajiji did not panic. He did not plead for them to stay. He simply accepted their departure and wished them well.”
Bernama reported that Hajiji Noor won the Sulaman state seat in the 17th Sabah state election with a majority of 8,919 votes in a five-way contest.
“memperoleh 8,919 majoriti undi dalam persaingan lima penjuru”
Bernama reported that Hajiji Noor is the Chairman of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah and President of Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah.
“Hajiji, yang juga Presiden Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah, pernah memegang jawatan Ketua UMNO Bahagian Tuaran, Pengerusi UMNO Sabah dan Ketua Badan Pimpinan Bersatu selain Pengerusi Perikatan Nasional.”
Bernama reported that Hajiji Noor was reappointed as Chief Minister of Sabah at Istana Seri Kinabalu at 3.05 AM, marking the start of a new term.
“Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor dilantik semula sebagai Ketua Menteri Sabah di Istana Seri Kinabalu di sini pada 3.05 pagi ini sekali gus menandakan permulaan penggal baharu beliau dalam memimpin Negeri Di Bawah Bayu.”
Free Malaysia Today reported that Hajiji Noor said Sabah's gas supply could rise from about 700 million standard cubic feet per day to 1,350 million standard cubic feet per day by 2030, based on the Long-Term Gas Supply and Delivery Plan presented to the state government last September.
“Hajiji berkata, bekalan gas Sabah berpotensi meningkat daripada kira-kira 700 juta kaki padu standard sehari kepada 1,350 juta kaki padu standard sehari menjelang 2030, berdasarkan Pelan Pembekalan dan Penghantaran Gas Jangka Panjang yang dibentangkan kepada kerajaan negeri pada September lepas.”
Bernama reported that Hajiji Noor said 291 development projects had been completed in Sabah this year, including Sekolah Menengah Sains Sabah and Sekolah Kebangsaan Buit Hill.
“a total of 291 development projects have been completed in Sabah this year”
Bernama reported that Sabah's federal development expenditure performance rose to 71.78 per cent as of Oct 26, up from 52.07 per cent on Aug 10, according to Chief Minister Hajiji Noor.
“Sabah's federal development expenditure performance has increased to 71.78 per cent as of Oct 26, up from 52.07 per cent on Aug 10 this year, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.”
Bernama reported that Hajiji Noor directed the relevant agencies to step up monitoring of transboundary haze affecting parts of Sabah, particularly along the Malaysia-Indonesia border, and to coordinate sharing of air quality and weather information.
“Meanwhile, Hajiji directed relevant agencies to step up monitoring of transboundary haze affecting several parts of Sabah, particularly along the Malaysia-Indonesia border.”
Bernama reported that Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor said construction of the Nabawan district police headquarters and police housing project, with an allocation ceiling of RM150 million, is expected to begin in January 2027.
“The construction of the Nabawan district police headquarters (IPD) and police housing project, with an allocation ceiling of RM150 million, is expected to begin in January 2027, said Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.”
Bernama reported that Hajiji Noor said the 2021 Commercial Collaboration Agreement with PETRONAS boosted local vendor participation in the oil and gas sector to 499 contracts in 2025, compared with 133 previously.
“He said the Commercial Collaboration Agreement (CCA) with PETRONAS in 2021 also marked a significant turning point, boosting the participation of local vendors in the oil and gas sector to 499 contracts in 2025, compared with just 133 previously.”
Astro Awani reported that Hajiji Noor said the state government is continuing to strengthen basic facilities under the 13th Malaysia Plan and the SMJ 2.0 Development Plan, including the Pan Borneo Highway Kota Belud-Wariu route which is now almost complete.
“Menyentuh pembangunan prasarana, Hajiji berkata kerajaan negeri terus memperkukuh kemudahan asas di bawah Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 dan Pelan Pembangunan SMJ 2.0 termasuk projek Lebuhraya Pan Borneo laluan Kota Belud-Wariu yang kini hampir siap.”
Free Malaysia Today reported that Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor said various plans are being driven to reach a Sabah GDP target of RM100 billion by 2030 under the Sabah Maju Jaya development agenda, with focus on industrial development planning, attracting investment and infrastructure provision, including stable, reliable and affordable energy supply.
“Pelbagai perancangan sedang digerakkan bagi mencapai sasaran Keluaran Dalam Negeri Kasar (KDNK) Sabah sebanyak RM100 bilion menjelang 2030 di bawah agenda pembangunan Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ), kata Ketua Menteri Hajiji Noor.”
Bernama reported that Hajiji Noor welcomed the RM18.7 billion allocation for Sabah under Budget MADANI 2027 tabled on Oct 9, an increase from RM17.6 billion this year, and cited Pan Borneo Highway Phase 1B, STATCOM electricity projects and RM1.3 billion for 682 dilapidated schools as priorities.
“Hajiji welcomed the RM18.7 billion allocation for Sabah under Budget MADANI 2027, tabled on Oct 9, an increase from RM17.6 billion this year.”
Bernama reported that Hajiji Noor said Sabah's state revenue had reached RM7 billion annually, supporting a phase of development empowerment, and that the 13th Malaysia Plan includes 173 Public Works Department road network projects and 77 water treatment and supply projects statewide.
“Hajiji stressed that the Sabah government was now ready to move into a phase of genuine development empowerment to address long-standing issues affecting the people, supported by increased state revenue that had reached RM7 billion annually.”
Astro Awani reported that Hajiji Noor said 1,800 of about 12,000 entrepreneurs in Sabah receiving various forms of small and medium industry assistance and grants are from Kota Belud, and that a Digital Economy Centre is being provided at Wisma Majlis Daerah to drive local business activity.
“Beliau berkata keupayaan usahawan tempatan terbukti berdaya saing apabila sebanyak 1,800 daripada kira-kira 12,000 usahawan yang menerima pelbagai bentuk bantuan dan geran industri kecil dan sederhana di Sabah berasal dari Kota Belud.”
Free Malaysia Today reported that Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor stated that Sabah recorded economic growth of 5.1% in the previous year, its best performance in six years, with gross domestic product reaching RM88.8 billion.
“Sabah mencatatkan pertumbuhan ekonomi 5.1% tahun lepas, iaitu prestasi terbaik dalam tempoh enam tahun dengan keluaran dalam negeri kasar (KDNK) mencecah RM88.8 bilion, kata Ketua Menteri Hajiji Noor.”
Free Malaysia Today reported that Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor directed the state works and utilities ministry to have the Tawau water department take proactive action, including intensifying water deliveries by tanker lorries to affected areas.
“Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor has also directed the state works and utilities ministry to have the Tawau water department take proactive action. This includes intensifying water deliveries by tanker lorries to affected areas.”
Bernama reported that Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor said the state government wants maritime security in Kudat strengthened following reports of military activity in nearby waters, and that he welcomed plans to acquire AI-based radar systems and long-range cameras for those waters by 2028.
“The Sabah state government wants maritime security in Kudat strengthened following reports of military activity in nearby waters, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said.”
Bernama reported that Hajiji Noor said the Nabawan police headquarters project must be implemented with integrity and in compliance with stipulated specifications and standards to ensure maximum benefit for the public and police personnel.
“He added that the project must be implemented with integrity and in compliance with the stipulated specifications and standards to ensure maximum benefits for the public and Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) personnel.”
Astro Awani reported that Hajiji Noor said the state government remains committed to pursuing Sabah's rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 through negotiations with the federal government based on facts, financial data and legal grounds.
““Kerajaan negeri juga komited meneruskan tuntutan hak Sabah di bawah Perjanjian Malaysia 1963 (MA63) di meja rundingan bersama Kerajaan Persekutuan berteraskan fakta, data kewangan dan asas perundangan yang kukuh,” katanya.”
Utusan Malaysia reported that Hajiji Noor said the interests of GRS must come before any component party, and Sabah's interests must always come before GRS, so the coalition's struggle remains centred on the people and the state.
“Beliau menegaskan, kepentingan GRS mesti mengatasi kepentingan mana-mana parti komponennya, manakala kepentingan Sabah pula perlu sentiasa mengatasi kepentingan GRS demi memastikan perjuangan gabungan itu kekal berpaksikan rakyat dan negeri.”
Free Malaysia Today reported that Chief Minister Hajiji Noor said the Sabah government would carry out a comprehensive restructuring of state government-linked companies (GLCs), including the appointment of chairmen and board members, to strengthen corporate governance and accountability.
“Kerajaan Sabah akan merombak secara menyeluruh syarikat berkaitan kerajaan (GLC) di negeri itu termasuk pelantikan pengerusi dan ahli Lembaga Pengarah.”
Bernama reported that Hajiji Noor said the Sabah state government had increased the Sabah State Government Scholarship (BKNS) allocation to RM155 million in 2026, up from RM55 million in 2021, to fund the education of students from underprivileged backgrounds.
“he had ensured that the state government increased the allocation for the Sabah State Government Scholarship (BKNS) to RM155 million in 2026, up from RM55 million in 2021, to fund the education of students from underprivileged backgrounds.”
Astro Awani reported that Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor said every district in Sabah must develop tourism products and experiences with its own identity in preparation for Visit Sabah Year 2027, so that tourism benefits also reach homestay operators, farmers, small traders and craftspeople.
“Semua daerah di Sabah perlu membangunkan produk dan pengalaman pelancongan yang mempunyai identiti tersendiri sebagai persediaan rapi menghadapi Tahun Melawat Sabah 2027, kata Ketua Menteri Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.”
Free Malaysia Today reported that Hajiji Noor proposed capping the Sabah chief minister's tenure to two terms, and that the Sabah Cabinet had in principle approved this proposal in 2022.
“In 2022, Hajiji was reported as saying that the Sabah Cabinet had in principle approved the proposal to limit the chief minister's term.”
Free Malaysia Today reported that Chief Minister Hajiji Noor stated that Sabah's investment prospects would be strengthened through the highest development allocation in the state's history, amounting to RM12.02 billion under the 13th Malaysia Plan, covering 933 new projects and 240 continuation projects.
“prospek pelaburan negeri akan terus diperkukuh melalui had maksimum peruntukan pembangunan tertinggi dalam sejarah Sabah, iaitu sebanyak RM12.02 bilion di bawah Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13) yang merangkumi 933 projek baharu dan 240 projek sambungan”
Free Malaysia Today reported that Putrajaya raised Sabah's interim special grant from RM600 million to RM1.5 billion under Hajiji Noor's administration, while negotiations on the state's 40% revenue entitlement continue.
“Putrajaya recently raised Sabah's interim special grant from RM600 million to RM1.5 billion, even as negotiations on the state's 40% revenue entitlement continue.”
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Ask about Hajiji Noor| Amber |
| B/C |
| Multiple matters reported; latest court status required. |
| State finances | Green / amber | A/B | Revenue strengthened but remains commodity-sensitive. |
| Economic outcomes | Amber | A | 2025 growth strong; unemployment remains high. |
| GLC governance | Amber | B | Positive reported performance, but audited/board-level verification needed. |
| Infrastructure delivery | Amber | A/B | Large allocations; delays and execution risk remain. |
| MA63 / 40% claim | Amber | A/B | Active strategic issue; outcome unresolved at cut-off. |