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Yang Amat Berbahagia Tun Datuk Seri Panglima
Sakaran Dandai
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| 8th Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sabah | |
| In office 1 January 1995 – 31 December 2002 |
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| Chief Minister | Salleh Said Keruak Yong Teck Lee Bernard Giluk Dompok Osu Sukam Chong Kah Kiat |
| Preceded by | Mohammad Said Keruak |
| Succeeded by | Ahmadshah Abdullah |
| 8th Chief Minister of Sabah | |
| In office 17 March 1994 – 27 December 1994 |
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| Governor | Mohammad Said Keruak |
| Preceded by | Joseph Pairin Kitingan |
| Succeeded by | Salleh Said Keruak |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Semporna |
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| In office 3 August 1986 – 25 April 1995 |
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| Preceded by | New constituency |
| Succeeded by | Shafie Apdal |
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Sakaran Mohd Hashim bin Dandai
15 April 1930 Kampung Air, Semporna, North Borneo |
| Died | 30 August 2021 (aged 91) Gleneagles Hospital, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah |
| Resting place | Makam Pahlawan, Masjid Negeri Sabah, Kota Kinabalu |
| Political party | United Sabah National Organization (USNO) United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) |
| Other political affiliations |
Barisan Nasional (BN) Perikatan Nasional (PN) Muafakat Nasional (MN) |
| Spouses | Halimah (deceased) Siti Rukaiyah Abdullah |
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| Relatives | Shafie Apdal (nephew) |
Tun Sakaran Mohd Hashim bin Dandai was an important Malaysian politician. He was born on April 15, 1930, in Semporna, which was then part of North Borneo. He became the eighth Chief Minister of Sabah in 1994. Later, he served as the Governor of Sabah from 1995 to 2002. Sabah is a state in Malaysia. Tun Sakaran Dandai was a member of the United Malays National Organisation political party. He passed away on August 30, 2021, in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
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Who Was Tun Sakaran Dandai?
Tun Sakaran Dandai was a well-known leader in Malaysia. He held two very important jobs in the state of Sabah. First, he was the Chief Minister. This role is like being the head of the government for the state. Then, he became the Governor, also known as the Yang di-Pertua Negeri. This role is like being the official head of the state.
Early Life and Beginnings
Sakaran Mohd Hashim bin Dandai was born in a place called Kampung Air in Semporna. This was in North Borneo at the time. He grew up and became interested in helping his community. This led him into the world of politics.
Becoming a Leader
Tun Sakaran Dandai joined the United Sabah National Organization (USNO) and later the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO). These are major political parties in Malaysia. He worked hard and was elected to represent the people of Semporna. In 1994, he was chosen to be the Chief Minister of Sabah. This was a big responsibility, as he was in charge of many things for the state.
His Time as Governor
After serving as Chief Minister, Tun Sakaran Dandai became the Governor of Sabah. He held this position for eight years, from 1995 to 2002. As Governor, he played a key role in the state's official events and ceremonies. He also helped to ensure that the government worked smoothly.
His Passing
Tun Sakaran Dandai passed away on August 30, 2021. He was 91 years old. He died at a hospital in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. His passing was due to COVID-19. He was laid to rest at the Makam Pahlawan, which means 'Heroes' Mausoleum', in Kota Kinabalu.
