Mohd Shafie Apdal is a Malaysian politician and a prominent leader in the Parti Warisan Sabah. He was born on October 20, 1963, in Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia. Shafie has held various positions in the government, including Minister of Rural and Regional Development from 2015 to 2018. He is known for his focus on development issues in rural areas. In 2018, following the general elections, Shafie became the Chief Minister of Sabah. His leadership has been marked by efforts to promote local governance and economic development in the state. Shafie is also recognized for advocating the rights and welfare of the people in Sabah.