Profile - Hon. Datuk Metah @ Michael Asang MLA

Hon. Datuk Metah @ Michael Asang was born on 19 May 1947 in Kg. Penimbanan, Beluran. He is married to Angelina Verus and they have 4 children.

His first involvement in politics was through BERJAYA from 1976 until 1984. In 1985, he join the Sabah United Party (Parti Bersatu Sabah) and has been a member since. He is currently one of the Vice President of the Sabah United Party (Parti Bersatu Sabah) and heads the PBS Labuk Division.

Michael has been a member of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Labuk constituency since March 1999. He was also the MP for P.193 Jambongan from 1986 until 1995.

He is currently doing his own business involved in the plantation and construction industry.

For his numerous contributions, he was awarded the Panglima Gemilang Darjah Kinabalu (PGDK) which carries the title "Datuk". He also holds the Ahli Setia Darjah Kinabalu (ASDK) and Ahli Darjah Kinabalu (ADK) medal.