Ahmad Lai Bujang
Haji Ahmad Lai bin Bujang (26 November 1949 – 9 August 2019) was a Malaysian politician. He was the Member of the Parliament of Malaysia for the Sibuti constituency in Sarawak, representing the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) in the governing Barisan Nasional coalition.[1]
Ahmad Lai Bujang | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Sibuti, Sarawak | |
| In office 2008–2018 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 November 1949 Crown Colony of Sarawak |
| Died | 9 August 2019 (aged 69) Institut Jantung Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Political party | PBB—Barisan Nasional |
| Occupation | Politician |
Ahmad was elected to Parliament in the 2008 election, defeating Michael Teo Yu Keng of the People's Justice Party.[2] Before his election, he was a staffer for Chief Minister of Sarawak Abdul Taib Mahmud.[3] He was re-elected in 2013 and declined for health reasons to contest the 2018 election. He died on 9 August 2019, aged 69.[4]
Election results
| Year | Government | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Ahmad Lai Bujang (PBB) | 8,238 | 64% | Michael Teo Yu Keng (PKR) | 4,590 | 36% | ||
| 2013 | Ahmad Lai Bujang (PBB) | 13,348 | 65% | Muhammad Zaid Tandang (PAS) | 7,282 | 35% | ||
References
- "Ahmad Lai bin Bujang, Y.B. Tuan Haji" (in Malay). Parliament of Malaysia. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
- Hamdan Ismail (10 March 2008). "BN Does Well in Northern Sarawak". Berita Wilayah Sarawak. Bernama. Archived from the original on 22 June 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
- Wong, Jack; Ling, Sharon (22 February 2008). "Taib will not defend Kota Samarahan seat". The Star. Star Publications (Malaysia). Archived from the original on 22 June 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
- Mohd Roji Kawi (9 August 2019). "Former Sibuti MP Ahmad Lai Bujang dies aged 70". New Straits Times. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
- "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 6 September 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout (including votes for third parties).
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.