Alex Wong Tshun Khee

Summary

Alex Wong Tshun Khee is the Warisan assemblyman for N54 Karamunting in Sabah, elected in the 17th Sabah State Election on 29 November 2025 with 4,311 votes and a majority of 676. A first-time elected representative, he was among 11 new Warisan faces to win seats in that election. His early tenure drew public attention following a viral video of his Bahasa Malaysia oath-taking ceremony, to which he publicly responded.

Biography

Alex Wong Tshun Khee is a Sabah state assemblyman (ADUN) representing the N54 Karamunting constituency in the Sabah State Legislative Assembly, under the banner of Parti Warisan Sabah (Warisan). He was one of 11 first-time Warisan candidates who won seats in the 17th Sabah State Election held on 29 November 2025 [1]. Karamunting is a coastal constituency located approximately 340 kilometres from Kota Kinabalu, within the Batu Sapi parliamentary constituency, and had 19,615 registered voters at the time of the election [2]. Wong defeated four other candidates in a five-cornered contest, polling 4,311 votes against nearest rival Datuk George Hiew Vun Zin (PH-PKR) who received 3,635 votes, a majority of 676 votes [3]. Warisan fielded Wong as part of a slate described by party president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal as comprising young people, professionals, lawyers, doctors, and engineers chosen for their integrity and service orientation [4]. Shortly after his election, a video of Wong's swearing-in ceremony went viral on social media, showing him struggling to pronounce certain words in Bahasa Malaysia, with the Sabah assembly speaker intervening to assist him [5]. Wong responded to the incident, attributing his difficulty to nerves [6]. His election result was part of a broader wave in which Warisan won 25 seats overall in the 17th Sabah State Election, the second-highest tally behind Gabungan Rakyat Sabah's 29 seats [7]. No prior elected office, pre-political career details, or educational background for Wong Tshun Khee were identified in available public records at the time of this profile.

Known for

Alex Wong Tshun Khee is known as one of Warisan's 11 successful first-time candidates in the 2025 Sabah state election, part of the party's deliberate push to field new faces. He drew public attention shortly after his election when a video of his Bahasa Malaysia oath-taking went viral, leading him to publicly respond to criticism. His victory flipped the Karamunting seat to Warisan from its previous holder, who had defected from Warisan to contest under a different banner.

Political positions

No public statements by Alex Wong Tshun Khee on specific policy positions have been identified in available allowlist sources at the time of this profile. He stands under Parti Warisan Sabah, a Sabah-based multiracial party that positions itself as a Sabah-first movement. Warisan under Shafie Apdal contests on a platform of Sabah autonomy, regional development, and multiracial representation. Wong's specific stances on issues such as cost of living, infrastructure, fisheries, or education have not been reported in sufficient detail to attribute positions to him directly.

Political career

1. November 2025Announced as Warisan's candidate for N54 Karamunting in the 17th Sabah State Election, as part of the party's slate with over 60% new faces.⛓
2. 29 November 2025Won the N54 Karamunting seat in the 17th Sabah State Election under Warisan, defeating four candidates with 4,311 votes and a majority of 676.⛓
3. December 2025Sworn in as Karamunting assemblyman; a viral video of his Bahasa Malaysia oath-taking showed him struggling to pronounce certain words, with the Sabah assembly speaker intervening. Wong subsequently responded publicly to the incident.⛓

Election history

• 2025N54 Karamunting (Sabah State)Won37.79%⛓

Perspectives on key issues

• VerifiedFactsWong Tshun Khee won N54 Karamunting in the 2025 Sabah state election with 4,311 votes and a majority of 676, as confirmed by official Election Commission results reported by multiple outlets.⛓
• VerifiedFactsWong was identified as one of Warisan's 11 successful new-face candidates in the 17th Sabah State Election, the highest number of successful new candidates among all contesting parties.⛓
• GovernmentWarisan president Shafie Apdal stated that the party's candidates — including new faces — were chosen for their integrity and ability to serve, describing them as 'highly qualified, principled, and service-oriented individuals'.⛓
• ExpertA Universiti Malaysia Sabah academic, Syahruddin Awang Ahmad, described the election of 21 new faces (including Wong) as 'a rejection of the status quo', signifying that party loyalty alone was no longer the primary factor in Sabah voter decisions.⛓
• PublicA viral video of Wong's oath-taking ceremony drew public attention and social media criticism regarding his Bahasa Malaysia proficiency; Wong publicly defended himself, attributing difficulties to nerves at the swearing-in ceremony.⛓