Douglas Uggah Embas
| Yang Amat Berhormat Dato' Sri Douglas Uggah Embas MP / MLA | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Chief Minister of Sarawak | |
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Assumed office 13 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Alfred Jabu Numpang[1] |
| Malaysian Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities | |
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In office 16 May 2013 – 12 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Bernard Dompok |
| Succeeded by | Nancy Shukri (Acting Minister) |
| Malaysian Minister for Natural Resources and Environment | |
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In office 18 March 2008 – 3 April 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Azmi Khalid |
| Succeeded by | G. Palanivel |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Betong, Sarawak | |
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Assumed office 3 August 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Alfred Jabu Numpang |
| Member of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly for Bukit Saban, Sarawak | |
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Assumed office 7 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Lawson Chuat AK Vincent Entering |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
28 July 1955 Crown Colony of Sarawak |
| Political party | PBB—Barisan Nasional |
| Spouse(s) | Doreen Mayang @ Lee Mei Hua |
| Alma mater |
University of Malaya Bachelor's Degree (Economics) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Dato' Sri Douglas Uggah Embas (born 28 July 1955) is a Malaysian politician. He is currently the Member of the Parliament of Malaysia for the Betong constituency and the Sarawak State Assemblyman for the Bukit Saban constituency in Sarawak, representing the United Bumiputera Heritage Party (PBB).[2] He is the incumbent Deputy Chief Minister of Sarawak.[1][3][4]
He was the former Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities in the Barisan Nasional government cabinet until his resignation after his appointment as Deputy Chief Minister of Sarawak.[5] Uggah was appointed to the Cabinet after the 2008 election, to replace Azmi Khalid as Minister for Natural Resources and Environment.[6] He had previously served in non-Cabinet government posts such as Deputy Minister for Transport,[7] and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister.[8] After the 2013 election, he was appointed as Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities under the new Cabinet of Prime Minister Najib Razak.[9]
Election results
| Year | Government | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Douglas Uggah Embas (PBB) | 8,052 | 64% | Wilfred Gomez Azarias Malong (IND) | 2,433 | 19% | ||
| 1990 | Douglas Uggah Embas (PBB) | 9,178 | 74% | Musa Jamaluddin (PERMAS) | 2,005 | 16% | ||
| 1995 | Douglas Uggah Embas (PBB) | Unopposed | ||||||
| 1999 | Douglas Uggah Embas (PBB) | Unopposed | ||||||
| 2004 | Douglas Uggah Embas (PBB) | 11,618 | 85% | Abang Zulkifli Abang Engkeh (SNAP) | 1,895 | 14% | ||
| 2008 | Douglas Uggah Embas (PBB) | 13,708 | 86% | Edmund Stanley Jugol (SNAP) | 1,999 | 13% | ||
| 2013 | Douglas Uggah Embas (PBB) | 15,476 | 88% | Cecilia Siti Una (PKR) | 4,589 | 20% | ||
| Year | Government | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Douglas Uggah Embas (PBB) | 5,524 | 86% | Noel Changgai Bucking (PKR) | 925 | 14% | ||
References
- 1 2 "PRN 11: Jabu berundur, Uggah di Bukit Saban". Utusan Borneo Berita Sarawak. The Borneo Post. 21 March 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
- 1 2 "Douglas Uggah wins in Bukit Saban". By Bernama. NEW STRAITS TIMES PRESS. 7 May 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
- ↑ RAZIF YUSUF (13 May 2016). "Tiga ADUN Dilantik Sebagai Timbalan Ketua Menteri Sarawak". Bernama. KLXpress. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
- ↑ "Sarawak dapat 3 timbalan KM, Sim bukan antara mereka". Malaysiakini. Malaysiakini. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
- ↑ "Douglas Uggah Embas, Y.B. Datuk" (in Malay). Parliament of Malaysia. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
- ↑ "Uggah aims to break the record". The Star. Star Publications (Malaysia). 25 March 2008. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
- ↑ "MAS to raise fares in bid to avoid losses". The Star. Star Publications (Malaysia). 23 November 2005. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
- ↑ "No plan to make voting compulsory". New Straits Times. New Straits Times Press. 27 October 1992. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
- ↑ "Douglas Uggah Appointed As Minister of Plantation Industries And Commodities". BERNAMA. 15 May 2013. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ↑ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 14 April 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout, including votes for third parties. Results before 1986 election unavailable.
- 1 2 "KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM PARLIMEN NEGERI BAGI TAHUN 2016". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 16 May 2016. Percentage figures based on total turnout, including votes for third parties. Results before 1986 election unavailable.
