Richard Riot Jaem
| Yang Berhormat Datuk Richard Riot Jaem | |
|---|---|
| Malaysian Minister of Human Resources | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 16 May 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Subramaniam Sathasivam |
| Malaysian Deputy Foreign Minister | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 4 June 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Lee Chee Leong |
| Succeeded by | Hamzah Zainuddin |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Serian, Sarawak | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1990 | |
| Deputy President of Sarawak United Peoples' Party | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 12 December 2011 | |
| President | Peter Chin Fah Kui |
| Preceded by | Law Hieng Ding |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 December 1951 Serian, Sarawak |
| Political party |  SUPP—Barisan Nasional |
| Spouse(s) | Mincha Kayen Lengeng |
| Occupation | Minister Member of Parliament |
| Religion | Christian |
Datuk Richard Riot Jaem is a Malaysian politician. He is the Malaysian Minister of Human Resources and currently the Member of the Parliament of Malaysia for the Serian constituency in Sarawak.[1] He has also served as Chairman of the Sarawak Rivers Board.[2] He held previous post as Deputy Foreign Minister. He is also Deputy President of Sarawak United Peoples' Party (SUPP) and is the first non-Chinese to hold second most powerful posts in the party.
Riot first won the Serian seat in 1990 as an independent, but was elected in 1995 on a Barisan Nasional ticket.[3] After the 2008 election, there was speculation that Riot would defect to the opposition People's Justice Party; however, Riot denied the speculation and the move never materialised.[4][5]
Cabinet positions
After serving more than 20 years as a Member of Parliament in Serian, Riot was appointed as Deputy Foreign Minister in a minor cabinet reshuffle on 1 June 2010. It also coincides as a special Gawai gift to the Bidayuh community in Sarawak.[6]
A surprising promotion was given to Riot on 16 May 2013 during the new cabinet line up of Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak as Minister of Human Resources.[7]
Party posts
During the chairing of Sarawak United Peoples' Party central committee meeting, its president Datuk Seri Peter Chin has selected Riot as his deputy president, giving way non-Chinese committee to strengthen the party.[8]
Election results
| Year | Barisan Nasional | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | William Aham | 7,664 | 41% | Richard Riot Jaem (IND) | 10,349 | 56% | ||
| 1995 | Richard Riot Jaem (SUPP) | 12,116 | 59% | Marcellus Munjan (IND) | 4,562 | 22% | ||
| 1999 | Richard Riot Jaem (SUPP) | 12,491 | 69% | Anthony Polycarp Munjan (STAR) | 4,040 | 22% | ||
| 2004 | Richard Riot Jaem (SUPP) | 13,960 | 75% | Henry Ginai Langgi (IND) | 4,265 | 23% | ||
| 2008 | Richard Riot Jaem (SUPP) | 15,793 | 85% | Belayong Jayang (SNAP) | 2,366 | 13% | ||
| 2013 | Richard Riot Jaem (SUPP) | 19,494 | 74% | Edward Andrew Luak (DAP) | 6,343 | 24% |
References
- ↑ "Richard Riot Anak Jaem, Y.B. Datuk" (in Malay). Parliament of Malaysia. Retrieved 11 April 2010.
- ↑ Wong, Jack (4 November 2004). "Cut fares, boatmen warned". The Star (Malaysia) (Star Publications). Retrieved 11 April 2010.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 11 April 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout (including votes for other candidates not listed).
- ↑ "I’m not crossing over, says Serian MP". The Star (Malaysia) (Star Publications). 23 March 2008. Retrieved 11 April 2010.
- ↑ Suhaini Aznam (18 May 2008). "Hop-ing for a better future". The Star (Malaysia) (Star Publications). Retrieved 11 April 2010.
- ↑ BERNAMA (Malaysian National News Agency). 2 June 2010 Appointment A Gawai Gift, says Riot http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsindex.php?id=503054 Appointment A Gawai Gift, says Riot
|url=missing title (help). Retrieved 2 June 2010. - ↑ BERNAMA (Malaysian National News Agency). 16 May 2013 Richard Riot Promoted To Full Minister http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v7/ge/newsgeneral.php?id=950039 Richard Riot Promoted To Full Minister
|url=missing title (help). Retrieved 17 May 2013. - ↑ New Straits Times (New Straits Times Publications). 12 December 2011 Peter Chin elected SUPP chief http://www.nst.com.my/local/politics/peter-chin-elected-supp-chief-1.18114 Peter Chin elected SUPP chief
|url=missing title (help). Retrieved 13 December 2011.
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