Dewan Rakyat (Lower House)In officeUnited Progressive Kinabalu OrganisationSabah · TuaranMember of the Dewan Rakyat
Wilfred Madius Tangau
Profile
Wilfred Madius Tangau is a Malaysian politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Tuaran since 2013, having previously held the seat from 1999 to 2008. A member of the United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO), he served as the party's president from 2018 to 2023 and currently holds the title of Honorary President. Throughout his career, he has held significant ministerial roles, including Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation from 2015 to 2018 and Deputy Chief Minister of Sabah from 2018 to 2020. Tangau is known for his focus on science, technology, and economic development, advocating for innovation as a driver of the modern economy.
Details
- Born
- 1958-03-13 · 68 years old
- Birth place
- Kampung Lokos, Kiulu, Tuaran, Sabah, Malaysia
- Education
- University Pertanian Malaysia (Bachelor of Forestry Science), Asian Institute of Management (Master of Development Management)
- Career
- Research officer at Sabah Forestry Development Authority (SAFODA), research associate at Institute for Development Studies (IDS) Sabah, chief executive officer at Institute for Indigenous Economic Progress (INDEP) Sabah