Biography
James bin Ratib is a Malaysian politician who has served as State Minister of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation of Sabah since December 2025, and previously as State Minister of Community Development and People's Wellbeing of Sabah from January 2023 to November 2025. He has been a Member of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly for Sugut since May 2013.
Seats held (1)
Electoral track record
| Year | Party | Votes | % | Majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-SABAH | PGRS | 6,281 | — | — | Won |
| 2025 | GRS | 6,281 | 50.00% | — | Won |
| 2023 | GRS ( GAGASAN ) | — | — | — | Won |
Connections (54)
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Menteri Sabah gesa kukuh kerjasama negeri, persekutuan tangani isu pendidikan
Menteri Pendidikan Sabah James Ratib meminta peningkatan kerjasama negeri-persekutuan untuk menyelesaikan isu pendidikan seperti projek sekolah terbengkalai melalui komunikasi yang lebih lancar dan prosedur yang disemak semula.
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Sabah minister calls for stronger state-federal coordination in education - Free Malaysia Today
Sabah minister meminta koordinasi yang lebih kuat antara negeri dan kerajaan persekutuan dalam bidang pendidikan.
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