James Dawos Mamit (4 November 1948 – 9 July 2019)[1] was a Malaysian politician. He was the Member of Parliament of Malaysia for the Mambong constituency in Sarawak, representing the United Traditional Bumiputera Party (PBB). He was also the former Deputy Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water in the Barisan Nasional coalition government.[2]
James Dawos Mamit | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water | |
| In office 29 July 2015 – 9 May 2018 | |
| Monarchs | Abdul Halim Muhammad V |
| Prime Minister | Najib Razak |
| Minister | Maximus Ongkili |
| Preceded by | Mahdzir Khalid |
| Succeeded by | Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis (Energy) Tengku Zulpuri Shah Raja Puji (Water) |
| Constituency | Mambong |
| Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment | |
| In office 16 May 2013 – 29 July 2015 | |
| Monarch | Abdul Halim |
| Prime Minister | Najib Razak |
| Minister | Palanivel Govindasamy |
| Preceded by | Joseph Kurup |
| Succeeded by | Hamim Samuri |
| Constituency | Mambong |
| Deputy Minister of Tourism | |
| In office 14 December 2009 – 15 May 2013 | |
| Monarchs | Mizan Zainal Abidin Abdul Halim |
| Prime Minister | Najib Razak |
| Minister | Ng Yen Yen |
| Preceded by | Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Taib |
| Succeeded by | Mas Ermieyati Samsudin as Deputy Minister of Tourism and Culture |
| Constituency | Mambong |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Mambong (currently Puncak Borneo) | |
| In office 29 November 1999 – 9 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Willie Mongin (PKR–PH) |
| Majority | 1,672 (1999) 9,098 (2004) 6,657 (2008) 9,721 (2013) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 November 1948 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Died | 9 July 2019 (aged 70) Kuching, Sarawak |
| Political party | United Bumiputera Heritage Party (PBB) |
| Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) |
| Spouse | Christine Dawung Narub |
| Occupation | Politician |
Dawos was appointed as Deputy Minister of Tourism on 14 December 2009, replacing Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Taib.[3] As a backbencher, he had promoted the preservation of Bidayuh language and culture.[4][5]
On 16 May 2013, after his victory in the 13th General Election, he was appointed as Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment.[6]
Election results edit
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | P172 Mambong, Sarawak | James Dawos Mamit (PBB) | 11,327 | 53.98% | Jerip Susil (STAR) | 9,655 | 46.02% | 21,563 | 1,672 | 64.89% | ||
| 2004 | P198 Mambong, Sarawak | James Dawos Mamit (PBB) | 15,368 | 71.02% | Mangan Ngandok (STAR) | 6,270 | 28.98% | 22,089 | 9,098 | 61.96% | ||
| 2008 | James Dawos Mamit (PBB) | 14,182 | 65.33% | Majen Panyog (PKR) | 7,525 | 34.67% | 22,306 | 6,657 | 61.71% | |||
| 2013 | James Dawos Mamit (PBB) | 20,461 | 64.13% | Willie Mongin (PKR) | 10,740 | 33.66% | 32,695 | 9,721 | 77.21% | |||
| Dripin Sakoi (STAR) | 704 | 2.21% | ||||||||||
Honours edit
Sarawak :
Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak (PSBS) – Dato (2006)[8]
Pahang :
Grand Knight of the Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang (SSAP) – Dato' Sri (2012)
References edit
- ^ Pei, Goh (8 July 2019). "Former minister James Dawos dies of cancer at 70". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on 28 September 2022.
- ^ "James Dawos Mamit, Y.B. Dato' Dr" (in Malay). Parliament of Malaysia. Retrieved 8 April 2010.
- ^ "Datuk Dr James Dawos Made Deputy Minister of Tourism". Bernama. 6 January 2010. Archived from the original on 16 October 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2010.
- ^ "Bidayuh language dying out". The Star. Star Publications (Malaysia). 22 August 2003. Archived from the original on 22 June 2011. Retrieved 8 April 2010.
- ^ "Preserve culture, Bidayuhs told". The Star. Star Publications (Malaysia). 3 August 2003. Archived from the original on 22 June 2011. Retrieved 8 April 2010.
- ^ Sai, Johnson K. (16 May 2013). "Seven ministers from Sarawak". Borneo Post. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
- ^ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 6 September 2011. Retrieved 8 April 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout (including votes for third parties and independent candidates).
- ^ "Sarawak Governor's 85th birthday honours". The Star. 10 September 2006. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
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