Shafie Apdal
| Yang Berhormat Datuk Seri Mohd. Shafie Apdal |
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| Malaysian Minister of Rural and Regional Development | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 10 April 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Muhammad Muhammad Taib |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Semporna, Sabah |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1995 |
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| Malaysian Minister of National Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage | |
| In office 18 March 2008 – 9 April 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Rais Yatim (Culture, Arts and Heritage) |
| Succeeded by | Rais Yatim (Culture) |
| Malaysian Minister of Domestic, Trade and Consumer Affairs | |
| In office 31 March 2004 – 17 March 2008 |
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| Succeeded by | Shahrir Samad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 October 1957  Semporna, Sabah |
| Political party | United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), part of Barisan Nasional |
| Spouse(s) | Shuryani binti Shuaib |
| Children | 6 |
| Occupation | Member of Parliament |
| Religion | Islam |
| Website | http://shafieapdal.com/ |
Datuk Seri Mohd. Shafie bin Haji Apdal (born 20 October 1957) is currently the Malaysian Minister of Rural and Regional Development as of April 2009. He is also one of the three Vice-President of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) and the Member of Parliament for Semporna, Sabah.
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[edit] Biography
Born in Semporna, Sabah, Mohd Shafie obtain the Diploma in Shipping Management and London Business College, and Bachelor in Economics with Honors from North Staffordshire Polytechnic (since 1992, Staffordshire University) in England.
He is married to Datin Seri Shuryani binti Shuaib and has 6 children.
[edit] Political career
Mohd Shafie served in the position of Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry between 5 May 1995 and 24 May 1999. He became Member of Parliament for Semporna, Sabah in 1995 and succeeded in maintaining parliamentary seats so far (2006). He was appointed Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government on 25 May 1999 and the moved to Defence Ministry to Deputy Minister takes office between 14 December 1999 and 29 March 2004. Between 2000 and 2003, Mohd Shafie had also became a member of UMNO Supreme Council.
Mohd Shafie was appointed Minister of Domestic, Trade and Consumer Affairs on 30 March 2004 under then Prime Minister, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's cabinet and was later given a portfolio of the Ministry of Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage. On 10 April 2009, Mohd Shafie was appointed to the different post for Minister of Rural and Regional Development under the current Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's cabinet.
[edit] Election results
| Year | Barisan Nasional | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | ||
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| 1995 | Shafie Apdal (UMNO) | 17,006 | 78% | Sabardin Ombrah (PBS) | 4,788 | 21% | ||
| 1999 | Shafie Apdal (UMNO) | 18,570 | 77% | Abdul Rahim (IND) | 5,245 | 22% | ||
| 2004 | Shafie Apdal (UMNO) | 13,790 | 76% | Madjalis Lais (IND) | 1,704 | 10% | ||
| 2008 | Shafie Apdal (UMNO) | 19,419 | 90% | Abd Azis Abd Hamid (PKR) | 1,957 | 10% |
[edit] References
- ^ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. http://semak.spr.gov.my/spr/laporan/5_KedudukanAkhir.php. Retrieved 23 June 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout, including votes for third parties.
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