Harris bin Mohd Salleh (born 4 November 1930) is a Malaysian politician who served as the 6th Chief Minister of Sabah from June 1976 to April 1985. During his tenure, he ceded the island of Labuan, which used to be part of the state of Sabah, to the federal Government, making it the second federal territory of Malaysia. He was also founding President of the Sabah People's United Front (BERJAYA). Honours Honours of Malaysia : Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (PMN) – Tan Sri (2011) : (1968, returned 1986) : Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Johor (SPMJ) – Dato' (1980) : Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Life of the Crown of Kelantan (SJMK) – Dato' (1984) : Grand Knight of the Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang (SSAP) – Dato' Sri (1981) : Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Selangor (SPMS) – Dato' Seri (1980) : Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak (DA) – Datuk Amar (1980) References

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Harris bin Mohd Salleh (born 4 November 1930) is a Malaysian politician who served as the 6th Chief Minister of Sabah from June 1976 to April 1985. During his tenure, he ceded the island of Labuan, which used to be part of the state of Sabah, to the federal Government, making it the second federal territory of Malaysia. He was also founding President of the Sabah People's United Front (BERJAYA).