Biography
Rubin bin Balang is a Malaysian politician who has served as State Minister of Rural Development of Sabah since December 2025 and as Member of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly for Kemabong from 1994 to 2018 and again since 2020. He is a member and Vice President of Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (GAGASAN), a component party of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS).
Constituencies (1)
Electoral track record
| Year | Party | Votes | % | Majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-SABAH | PGRS | 6,326 | — | — | Won |
| 2025 | GRS | 6,326 | 39.77% | — | Won |
| 2023 | GRS ( GAGASAN ) | — | — | — | Won |
| 2022 | GRS ( Direct ) | — | — | — | Won |
| 2020-SABAH | INDEPENDENT - MANGOSTEEN | — | — | — | Lost |
| 2020 | Independent | 4,214 | 37.44% | — | Won |
| 2018 | BN | 10,230 | 46.00% | — | Lost |
| 2013 | UMNO | 5,765 | — | — | Won |
| 2008 | UMNO | 5,158 | — | — | Won |
| 2004 | UMNO | 4,027 | — | — | Won |
| 1999-SABAH | UMNO | 4,741 | — | — | Won |
| 1999 | BN | 4,741 | 52.73% | — | Won |
| 1994-SABAH | PBS | 3,521 | — | — | Won |
| 1994 | PBS | 3,521 | 58.51% | — | Won |
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Kalimaran festival celebrates Murut heritage, strengthens ties with other communities - NST Online
Kalimaran festival meraikan warisan Murut dan mengukuhkan hubungan dengan komuniti lain.
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Delayed registration can harm children's futures, Sabah minister reminds parents, guardians - The Star
Sabah minister reminds parents, guardians - The Star
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Kemabong Murut longhouse project handed over to sub-district office - Daily Express Malaysia
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Sabah to review funding for non-Muslim houses of worship ahead of state Budget 2027
Sabah government reviews funding for non-Muslim houses of worship ahead of 2027 state Budget, with meetings between Cabinet ministers and…
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Sabah leaders’ presence at PKR congress reflects strong ties, cooperation, says Mustapha
Sabah leaders attended PKR congress, highlighting cooperation and development priorities for Sabah.
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