Penguang Manggil
Datu Dr. Penguang anak Manggil (born 4 August 1954)[1] is a Malaysian politician from the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) currently serving as the Assistant Minister for Local Government and Housing in the Cabinet of Sarawak and Sarawak state assemblyman representing Marudi constituency.
Penguang Manggil | |
|---|---|
| Assistant Minister for Local Government and Housing (Sarawak) | |
| Assumed office 2016 | |
| Minister | Dr. Sim Kui Hian |
| Governor | Abdul Taib Mahmud |
| Chief Minister | Adenan Satem Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg |
| Preceded by | John Sikie Tayai as Assistant Minister for Penan Affairs and Local Government |
| Constituency | Marudi |
| Member of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly for Marudi | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Sylvester Entri Muran (TERAS) |
| Majority | 1,387 (2016) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 August 1954 Miri, Baram, Crown Colony of Sarawak (now Sarawak, Malaysia) |
| Citizenship | Malaysian |
| Political party | Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) Sarawak Parties Alliance (GPS) |
| Alma mater | College of Agriculture Malaya University of Edinburgh Irish International University |
Education
Penguang obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Forestry (Hons.) from the College of Agriculture Malaya (UPM) in 1978. He then furthered his studies to the University of Edinburgh in Scotland and obtained a Master of Science (MSc) in Resource Management in 1989. Finally, he attended the Irish International University (IIU) between 1998 and 2001 and obtained a Doctorate (PhD) in sustainable forest management.[1] The latter institution has been described as a "scam" by BBC.[2]
Election results
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Valid ballots | Majority | Turnout | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Marudi | Penguang Manggil (PRS / BN) | 5,493 | 56.89 | Elia Bit (PKR) | 4,106 | 42.53 | 9,655 | 1,387 | 9,807 | ||
| Louis Jalong (IND) | 56 | 0.58 | ||||||||||
Honours
Malaysia :
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Officer of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (KMN) (2008)[3]
Sarawak :
Order of Meritorious Service to Sarawak (DJBS) – Datu (2012)[3][4]
See also
References
- "DATU DR PENGUANG MANGGIL PROFILE, BN CANDIDATE FOR MARUDI". Retrieved 20 February 2019.
- "Bogus university scam uncovered". Nigel Morris. BBC. 7 January 2008. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
- "SEMAKAN PENERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN, BINTANG DAN PINGAT". Prime Minister's Department. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
- "13 conferred state awards". Borneo Post. 9 September 2012. Retrieved 20 February 2019.