Jamaluddin Jarjis
Jamaluddin Mohd. Jarjis | |
|---|---|
 Jamaluddin with US president Barack Obama in 2009 | |
| Malaysian Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation | |
| In office 24 March 2004 – 17 March 2008 | |
| Succeeded by | Maximus Ongkili |
| Member of Parliament for Rompin | |
| In office 1990 – 4 April 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Mohamed Amin Daud |
| Succeeded by | Hasan Arifin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 May 1951 Pekan, Pahang, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia) |
| Died | 4 April 2015 (aged 63) Semenyih, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia |
| Resting place | Makam Pahlawan, Masjid Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Political party | United Malays National Organisation–Barisan Nasional |
| Spouse | Kalsom Ismail |
| Children | Ikhwan Hafiz Nur Anis 2 others |
| Alma mater | University of Manchester University of Manitoba McGill University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Engineer |
Jamaluddin bin Mohd. Jarjis (25 May 1951 – 4 April 2015) was a Malaysian politician and Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation. He served as the Chairman of 1 Malaysia Peoples' Housing (PR1MA), and Malaysian special envoy to the US.[1]
Political career
Jamaluddin was a Member of Parliament for Rompin, Pahang from 1990 until his death.[2] He was elected to the UMNO Supreme Council in May 2000.
While serving as Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Jamaluddin oversaw the Angkasawan program, which resulted in Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor becoming the first Malaysian in space on 10 October 2007, when he blasted off to the International Space Station on board Soyuz TMA-11.[3]
Cabinet positions
Jamaluddin held various positions in the Cabinet of Malaysia:
- Second Minister of Finance (November 2002 – January 2004)
- Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (January 2004 – March 2004)
- Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (March 2004 – March 2008)
- Malaysian Ambassador to the United States with ministerial status (July 2009 – February 2012)
Family
Jamaluddin was married to a renowned hardline dentist, Puan Seri Dr. Kalsom Ismail. They had three children.[2][4]
Education
Jamaluddin Jarjis completed his secondary education in Sultan Abu Bakar School (SABS), Kuantan
Death
On 4 April 2015, Jamaluddin Jarjis was killed when a AS 3655N2 Dauphin (Registration Number 9M-1GB) crashed into a jungle at Jalan Sungai Lalang in Kampung Pasir Baru near Semenyih, Selangor. Among those were killed including a businessman, CEO of SP Baiduri Sdn Bhd, Tan Huat Seang and also a Private Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office, Azlin Alias.[5][6] His body was buried at Makam Pahlawan, located inside Masjid Negara compound, Kuala Lumpur.[7]
Election results
| Year | Barisan Nasional | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Jamaluddin Jarjis (UMNO) | 20,994 | 71% | Salim Ahmad (PAS) | 17,579 | 26% | ||
| 1995 | Jamaluddin Jarjis (UMNO) | 18,531 | 73% | Yahya Awang (PAS) | 5,706 | 23% | ||
| 1999 | Jamaluddin Jarjis (UMNO) | 15,907 | 60% | Mazlan Mohamed Yasin (PAS) | 9,879 | 37% | ||
| 2004 | Jamaluddin Jarjis (UMNO) | 19,359 | 64% | Sukri Ahmad (PAS) | 10,009 | 33% | ||
| 2008 | Jamaluddin Jarjis (UMNO) | 21,308 | 65% | Mazlan Mohamed Yasin (PAS) | 10,629 | 32% | ||
| 2013 | Jamaluddin Jarjis (UMNO) | 30,040 | 66.8% | Nuridah Mohd Salleh (PAS) | 14,926 | 33.2% |
References
- ^ "PR1MA wujud imbangan pembelaan". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). 6 February 2012. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
- ^ a b "Two new Ministers, one new deputy". The Star. Star Publications. 20 November 2002. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
- ^ Bernama First Malaysian Goes Into Space, Nation Sets History 10 October 2007
- ^ http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/jamaluddins-widow-not-ready-to-speak
- ^ http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/helicopter-crashes-in-semenyih-bernama/
- ^ http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/04/04/CHOPPER-crash-zahid-hamidi-confirms-jamaluddin-jarjis//
- ^ http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/04/05/semenyih-crash-jamaluddin-laid-to-rest/
- ^ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 16 July 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
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- Malaysian politicians
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- Alumni of the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology
- University of Manitoba alumni
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- 1951 births
- 2015 deaths
- People from Pahang
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- Ambassadors of Malaysia to the United States
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