James Dawos Mamit
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| Yang Berhormat Dato' Dr. James Dawos Mamit | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Mambong, Sarawak | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1999 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | PBB—Barisan Nasional |
| Occupation | Member of Parliament |
Dato' Dr. James Dawos Mamit is a Malaysian politician. He is currently the Member of Parliament for the Mambong constituency in Sarawak, representing the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB). He is a Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment in the Barisan Nasional coalition government.[1]
Dawos was appointed as a Deputy Minister of Tourism on 14 December 2009 replacing Datuk Seri Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Taib.[2] As a backbencher, he had promoted the preservation of Bidayuh language and culture.[3][4]
On 16 May 2013, after his victory in 13th General Election, he was appointed as Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment.
Election results
| Year | Barisan Nasional | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | James Dawos Mamit (PBB) | 11,327 | 53% | Jerip Susil (STAR) | 9,655 | 45% | ||
| 2004 | James Dawos Mamit (PBB) | 15,368 | 70% | Mangan Ngandok (STAR) | 6,270 | 28% | ||
| 2008 | James Dawos Mamit (PBB) | 14,182 | 64% | Majen Panyog (PKR) | 7,525 | 34% | ||
| 2013 | James Dawos Mamit (PBB) | 20,461 | 64% | Willie Mongin (PKR) | 10,740 | 34% |
References
- ↑ "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. Retrieved 8 April 2010.
- ↑ "Bidayuh language dying out". The Star (Malaysia) (Star Publications (Malaysia)). 22 August 2003. Retrieved 8 April 2010.
- ↑ "Preserve culture, Bidayuhs told". The Star (Malaysia) (Star Publications (Malaysia)). 3 August 2003. Retrieved 8 April 2010.
- ↑ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 8 April 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout (including votes for third parties and independent candidates).
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