Mustapha Sakmud
Candidate · P171 Sepanggar (2022)
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Due-diligence summary
AI-prepared from 4 records · 14 Oct 2026Current
- Member of Parliament, P171 Sepanggar (PKR/PH) — won GE15 2022E1
Overall due diligence
Moderate
Enhanced due diligence required
Sitting federal MP with PEP exposure by virtue of office, while integrity, financial, corporate and litigation checks remain largely open in the supplied records.
Electoral resilience
Medium
Won federal Sepanggar seat convincingly in 2022 (majority 7,042) after three consecutive Sabah state losses (Usukan 2013, Tempasuk 2018 and 2020).
Political continuity
Stable
Continuous PKR membership across PR (2013), PH (2018), WARISAN-PLUS alignment (2020) and PH again (2022); coalition context shifted but party did not.
Integrity signal
Open
Supplied records contain no allegations, charges or court matters, but absence of records is not evidence of a clean record; integrity coverage is therefore open.
Financial / corporate
Open
No SSM, asset-declaration, credit, or court-registry checks are present in the supplied records.
Key record
- 2013Lost Sabah state N8 Usukan on a PKR/PR ticket with 4,067 votes.E4
- 2018Lost Sabah state N6 Tempasuk on a PKR/PH ticket with 5,478 votes.E3
- 2020Lost Sabah state N9 Tempasuk under the PKR/WARISAN-PLUS banner with 1,852 votes.E2
- 2022Won federal P171 Sepanggar for PKR/PH with 27,022 votes, majority 7,042.E1
Risk profile
How much due-diligence attention each area needs — not a finding of wrongdoing.
- PEP exposureHigh
Holds a federal parliamentary seat, which by definition carries elevated PEP exposure.
- Political influence & networksLow
Records document only party/coalition affiliations (PKR/PH, WARISAN-PLUS); no wider influence networks are evidenced.
- Public procurement interfaceOpen
No procurement, agency or ministry role is documented in the supplied records.
- Corporate / GLC exposureOpen
No company-directorship or GLC appointment records are present.
- Litigation historyOpen
No civil or criminal court records are provided.
- Regulatory / criminal findingsOpen
No MACC/SPRM or other regulatory findings are in the supplied records.
- Financial transparencyOpen
No asset-declaration, income or financial-disclosure records are provided.
- Media & reputationOpen
No media monitoring, reputational or fact-check items are present in the records.
Key roles & positions
- Member of Parliament, P171 Sepanggar (since 2022)E1
Key findings
- Established federal MP for Sepanggar under PKR/PH since 2022 with a 7,042-vote majority.E1
- Lost three consecutive Sabah state contests (Usukan 2013; Tempasuk 2018 and 2020) before his 2022 federal breakthrough.E2E3E4
- Continuous PKR affiliation from 2013 to 2022 across changing federal (PR/PH) and state (WARISAN-PLUS) coalitions.E1E2E3E4
Red flags / areas of concern
Assessment
The supplied records establish only that Mustapha Sakmud is a sitting PKR/PH Member of Parliament for P171 Sepanggar, elected in GE15 2022 with a 7,042-vote majority after three earlier Sabah state losses (Usukan 2013, Tempasuk 2018 and 2020). No allegations, charges, civil matters, corporate roles or financial entries appear in the records supplied. Because integrity, financial, corporate and litigation checks are not covered, an MP-level enhanced due diligence is warranted before drawing further conclusions.
Public-record review · allegations ≠ findings · a charge is not a conviction · every point links to its source record (E official results, R reviewed records, N collected reports). Prepared by AI from the records on this page; not an analyst finding, and it can be wrong.
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Legal history & jail time
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Scandals & controversies
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In the news
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Economy
- ReportedBernama· 28 OctSingle source
Bernama reported that Mustapha Sakmud said Budget 2027 allocates RM18.7 billion to Sabah (up from RM17.6 billion) and RM16.2 billion to Sarawak (up from RM15.1 billion), with RM3.3 billion allocated specifically for road projects in Sabah and Sarawak.
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“an amount of RM3.3 billion has also been allocated specifically for the implementation of road projects in Sabah and Sarawak”
- ReportedBernama· 28 OctSingle source
Bernama reported that Mustapha Sakmud said the national JALB allocation rises from RM2.11 billion for 2026 to RM2.27 billion for 2027 and that the Ministry of Finance approved an additional RM500 million of expenditure in 2026 to address the backlog of payments to JALB contractors.
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“the Ministry of Finance has approved an additional expenditure of RM500 million in 2026 to help address the backlog of payments to JALB contractors”
Projects & delivery
- ReportedUtusan Malaysia, Bernama· 28 Oct 2026✓ Confirmed by 2 sources
Utusan Malaysia reported that Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Mustapha Sakmud said claims that the federal government cancelled or cut Jalan Luar Bandar (JALB) project allocations in Sabah and Sarawak were baseless, and that a delay in issuing new acceptance letters (SST) did not mean approved development projects had been cancelled.
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“Dakwaan bahawa kerajaan Persekutuan membatalkan atau memotong peruntukan projek Jalan Luar Bandar (JALB) di Sabah dan Sarawak adalah tidak berasas. Ini kerana penangguhan pengeluaran Surat Setuju Terima (SST) baharu bukan bermaksud projek pembangunan yang diluluskan dibatalkan.”
- ReportedDayak Daily· 22 Oct 2026Single source
Dayak Daily reported that Mustapha Sakmud acknowledged people in Sabah and Sarawak still face problems with roads, water and electricity supply and delays in infrastructure projects including the Pan Borneo Highway, and said increased allocations must be translated into faster and more effective implementation.
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““Increased allocations must be translated into faster and more effective implementation. We cannot be satisfied with announcements involving billions of ringgit if the results have yet to be truly felt by the people,” he said.”
- ReportedDayak Daily, Astro Awani, Bernama, Free Malaysia Today· 22 Oct 2026✓ Confirmed by 4 sources
Dayak Daily reported that Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said 12 of the 16 fully resolved MA63 matters were settled between 2023 and 2026 under the Madani government, compared with four under previous administrations.
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“He said 12 of the 16 fully resolved matters were settled between 2023 and 2026 under the Madani government, compared with four under previous administrations.”
- ReportedFree Malaysia Today· 22 Oct 2026Single source
Free Malaysia Today reported that Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Mustapha Sakmud said increased federal allocations for Sabah and Sarawak must be translated into development felt by the people, citing federal allocation figures of RM13 billion in 2022 rising to RM17.2 billion last year and RM17.6 billion this year for Sabah, and RM10.2 billion in 2022 rising to RM15.4 billion in 2025 and RM15.1 billion this year for Sarawak.
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““Kita tidak boleh berpuas hati dengan pengumuman berbilion ringgit jika hasilnya belum benar-benar dirasai rakyat.”
- ReportedBernama· 19 OctSingle source
Bernama reported that Mustapha Sakmud said the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has discussed the issue of foreigners controlling tourism-linked economic activity in Semporna and will take appropriate action.
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““The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has also discussed this issue and will take appropriate action,” he told reporters after an official working visit today to assess border control preparedness at Pulau Ligitan, Pulau Sipadan and Pulau Mabul.”
- ReportedBernama· 18 OctSingle source
Bernama reported that Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud presented contributions to 69 heads of households affected by the Batu 2, Jalan Apas fire in Tawau and said the allocation for NADMA has been increased to RM260 million in the 2027 Budget, including raising home repair assistance for disaster victims from RM5,000 to RM10,000.
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“"...for instance, in the 2027 Budget, the allocation for NADMA has increased to RM260 million which includes raising the home repair assistance for disaster victims, such as those affected by fires, from RM5,000 to RM10,000," he said.”
Positions & policy
- ReportedDayak Daily, Astro Awani· 26 Oct 2026✓ Confirmed by 2 sources
Dayak Daily reported that Mustapha Sakmud said five outstanding MA63 matters, including oil royalty payments, require decisions by a high-level committee comprising Anwar Ibrahim, Abang Johari Tun Openg and Hajiji Noor, and that proposals on royalty rates, petroleum cash payments and revenue calculation basis are not finalised.
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“On the timeline for resolving outstanding issues, Mustapha said five matters, including oil royalty payments, required decisions by a high-level committee comprising Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, caretaker Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, and Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.”
- ReportedDayak Daily, Astro Awani· 26 Oct 2026✓ Confirmed by 2 sources
Dayak Daily reported that Mustapha Sakmud, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Sabah and Sarawak), proposed a special committee under the Technical Committee of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council to discuss increasing the number of parliamentary seats for Sabah and Sarawak, with the proposal to be submitted to Azalina Othman Said.
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“A special committee has been proposed under the Technical Committee of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63) to discuss increasing the number of parliamentary seats for Sabah and Sarawak. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said the proposal would be submitted to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, who oversees legal affairs.”
- ReportedSinar Harian· 15 Oct 2026Single source
Sinar Harian reported that Sabah Pakatan Harapan chairman Mustapha Sakmud challenged the Opposition Leader to present an alternative budget detailing how to reduce the fiscal deficit without harming national development.
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“Sebelum ini Pengerusi Pakatan Harapan (PH) Sabah, Datuk Mustapha Sakmud dilapor mencabar Ketua Pembangkang untuk mengemukakan belanjawan alternatif yang memperincikan cara mengurangkan defisit fiskal tanpa menjejaskan pembangunan negara.”
- ReportedFree Malaysia Today· 14 Oct 2026Single source
Free Malaysia Today reported that Mustapha Sakmud said the government is not ready to create specific legislation for the equitable channeling of development allocations to all Members of Parliament, stating the matter requires comprehensive policy review.
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“Peruntukan bagi projek, kemudahan awam dan program yang memberi manfaat kepada rakyat terus disalurkan melalui mekanisme kerajaan yang berkuat kuasa berdasarkan keperluan dan keutamaan kawasan”
Governance
- ReportedBernama, Dayak Daily· 25 Oct✓ Confirmed by 2 sources
Bernama reported that Mustapha Sakmud said demands related to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 that had previously been considered sensitive were being discussed transparently and had been elevated to a key national agenda.
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“On the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), Mustapha said demands related to the agreement, which were previously considered sensitive, were now being discussed transparently and had been elevated to a key national agenda.”
- ReportedUtusan Malaysia, Dayak Daily, Sinar Harian, The Vibes· 25 Oct 2026✓ Confirmed by 4 sources
Utusan Malaysia reported that Mustapha Sakmud encouraged members of the public to file official complaints with the police so that social media content showing the Jalur Gemilang inverted can be investigated under the law.
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“Beliau menggalakkan orang ramai membuat aduan rasmi kepada pihak polis supaya kandungan media sosial yang memaparkan Jalur Gemilang secara terbalik dapat disiasat mengikut undang-undang.”
- ReportedUtusan Malaysia, Dayak Daily· 25 Oct 2026✓ Confirmed by 2 sources
Utusan Malaysia reported that Mustapha Sakmud said the act of flying the Jalur Gemilang upside down and insulting the national emblem abroad does not reflect the culture of the Sabah and Sarawak communities.
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“Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Sabah dan Sarawak), Datuk Mustapha Sakmud berkata, perbuatan sedemikian tidak mencerminkan budaya masyarakat Sabah dan Sarawak yang terkenal dengan adab serta kesantunan.”
- ReportedBernama· 19 OctSingle source
Bernama reported that Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Mustapha Sakmud said the issue of foreigners abusing social visit passes to engage in illegal economic activities in Semporna had been raised and discussed in the Federal Cabinet, and that the federal government is carrying out enforcement through integrated operations, particularly against business activities on the islands.
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“The issue of foreigners abusing social visit passes to engage in illegal economic activities in Semporna has been raised and discussed in the Federal Cabinet, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud. He said the federal government takes the situation seriously and is actively carrying out enforcement action through integrated operations, particularly on popular tourist islands in the waters off the district. “Action is being taken on this issue, with operations conducted particularly against business activities on the islands.”
Finances
- ReportedDayak Daily, Bernama, Free Malaysia Today, The Vibes· 22 Oct 2026✓ Confirmed by 4 sources
Dayak Daily reported that Mustapha Sakmud acknowledged Sabah's claim to 40 per cent of federal revenue derived from the State remains unresolved, and said the RM1.5 billion interim special grant for Sabah was not the final settlement of the State's constitutional entitlement under Articles 112C and 112D of the Federal Constitution, with negotiations ongoing.
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“He stressed that the RM1.5 billion interim special grant announced for Sabah was not the final settlement of the State’s constitutional entitlement under Articles 112C and 112D of the Federal Constitution.”
Electoral record
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Contested 4 elections, won 1.
- GE15 (2022)Won by 7,042P171 SepanggarPKR · PH · 27,022 votes (38.4%)
- Sabah state election 20203rd of 6N9 TempasukPKR · WARISAN-PLUS · 1,852 votes (20.8%)
- Sabah state election 20182nd of 4N6 TempasukPKR · PH · 5,478 votes (36.0%)
- Sabah state election 20132nd of 3N8 UsukanPKR · PR · 4,067 votes (26.7%)
| Election | Seat | Ticket | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE15 (2022) | P171 Sepanggar | PKR · PH | 27,022 38.4% | Won by 7,042 |
| Sabah state election 2020 | N9 Tempasuk | PKR · WARISAN-PLUS | 1,852 20.8% | 3rd of 6 |
| Sabah state election 2018 | N6 Tempasuk | PKR · PH | 5,478 36.0% | 2nd of 4 |
| Sabah state election 2013 | N8 Usukan | PKR · PR | 4,067 26.7% | 2nd of 3 |
Official gazetted results via the Malaysian Election Corpus (grade A record).
Collected automatically from credible outlets and Wikipedia, then cross-checked: Verified items match the official record, Confirmed items were reported by two or more different outlets, and single-source items are one outlet’s report. Partisan and anonymous claims are never shown.
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