Alexander Nanta Linggi

Yang Berhormat Datuk
Alexander Nanta Linggi
MP
Malaysian Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development
Incumbent
Assumed office
16 May 2013
Minister Shafie Apdal
Preceded by Joseph Entulu Belaun
Member of the Malaysian Parliament
for Kapit, Sarawak
Incumbent
Assumed office
1999
Preceded by James Jimbun Pungga
Personal details
Born 16 June 1958
Crown Colony of Sarawak
Political party PBB—Barisan Nasional
Occupation Politician

Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi (born 16 June 1958) is a Malaysian politician. He is the federal Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development and the Member of the Parliament of Malaysia for the Kapit constituency in Sarawak, representing the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) in the governing Barisan Nasional coalition.[1]

Alexander is the grandson of Sarawak leader Tun Jugah Barieng and the son of former politician Datuk Amar Leonard Linggi.[2] He is also a businessman, having served as the Chairman of shipping company Swee Joo Bhd.[3]

Alexander received the Panglima Jasa Negara (PJN) award in 2010, entitling him to use the honorific title 'Datuk'.[4]

On 16 May 2013, after his victory in the 2013 election, he was appointed as Deputy Minister for Rural and Regional Development under the new Cabinet of Prime Minister Najib Razak.[5]

Election results

Parliament of Malaysia: Kapit, Sarawak[6]
Year Barisan Nasional Votes Pct Opposition Votes Pct
1999 Alexander Nanta Linggi (PBB) 12,157 84% Richard Nujong Abit (IND) 1,141 8%
2004 Alexander Nanta Linggi (PBB) Unopposed
2008 Alexander Nanta Linggi (PBB) Unopposed
2013 Alexander Nanta Linggi (PBB) 13,446 78% Ramli Malaka (DAP) 3,715 22%

References

  1. ↑ "Alexander Nanta Linggi, Y.B. Tuan". Parliament of Malaysia. Retrieved 7 June 2010.
  2. ↑ Teo, John (25 January 2003). "Political legacy of paramount chief of Ibans lives on". New Straits Times (New Straits Times Press).
  3. ↑ "Swee Joo To Expand Tanker Business With Regional Focus". Bernama. 2 July 2007. Retrieved 7 June 2010.
  4. ↑ "King Presents awards to 39 people at investiture". The Star. 5 June 2010. Archived from the original on 12 June 2010. Retrieved 7 June 2010.
  5. ↑ "Alexander Nanta Linggi, New Rural And Regional Development Deputy Minister". Bernama. 15 May 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2010.
  6. ↑ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 24 April 2010..