Joseph Salang Gandum
| Yang Berhormat Dato' Joseph Salang Gandum MP | |
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| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Julau, Sarawak | |
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Assumed office 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Sng Chee Hua |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1 January 1950 Crown Colony of Sarawak |
| Political party | PRS |
| Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional |
| Spouse(s) | Lucy Hon |
| Occupation | Politician |
Dato' Joseph Salang Gandum (born 1 January 1950) is a Malaysian politician. He is currently the Member of the Parliament of Malaysia for the Julau constituency in Sarawak, representing the Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS). He is the Deputy Minister for Information Communication and Culture in the Barisan Nasional coalition government.[1]
Salang was a bank officer before entering politics. He was elected to Parliament in the 1999 election.[2] He was originally a member (and deputy president) of the Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS),[3] but sat in Parliament without a party after the PBDS was deregistered in 2004. He eventually joined the PRS ahead of the 2008 election.[2]
Salang has served in a number of government posts, including Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs,[2] Deputy Minister for Energy, Water and Communications,[4] and Deputy Minister for Information Communication and Culture.[5] He turned down reappointment to the deputy ministry after the 2013 election.[6]
Election results
| Year | Government | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Joseph Salang Gandum (PBDS) | 9,183 | 67% | Kong Ah Huat (IND) | 2,897 | 21% | ||
| 2004 | Joseph Salang Gandum (PBDS) | 8,388 | 59% | Randan Mawat (IND) | 5,700 | 40% | ||
| 2008 | Joseph Salang Gandum (PRS) | 10,351 | 78% | Labang Jamba (PKR) | 2,767 | 21% | ||
| 2013 | Joseph Salang Gandum (PRS) | 9,891 | 75% | Wong Hong Yu (PKR) | 2,852 | 23% | ||
References
- ↑ "Joseph Salang Anak Gandum, Y.B. Dato'" (in Malay). Parliament of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 14 April 2010. Retrieved 19 April 2010.
- 1 2 3 Suhaini Aznam (2 March 2008). "The partyless incumbent". The Star. Star Publications (Malaysia). Retrieved 19 April 2010.
- ↑ "Sarawakians see PM's sincerity: Taib". Daily Express (Malaysia). 22 March 2004. Retrieved 19 April 2010.
- ↑ "PRS MPs pledge support to Abdullah". The Star. Star Publications (Malaysia). 22 March 2008. Archived from the original on 22 June 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2010.
- ↑ "Najib Announces 28-member Cabinet". Bernama. 18 April 2009. Retrieved 19 April 2010.
- ↑ "Joseph Salang Gandum rejects appointment". The Star. 15 May 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
- ↑ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 6 September 2011. Retrieved 15 April 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout (including votes for third party and independent candidates not listed).