James Dawos Mamit
| Yang Berhormat Dato' Sri Dr. James Dawos Mamit | |
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| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Mambong, Sarawak | |
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Assumed office 1999 | |
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| Political party | PBB—Barisan Nasional |
| Spouse(s) | Christine Dawung Narub |
| Occupation | Politician |
Dato' Dr. James Dawos Mamit is a Malaysian politician. He is currently the Member of Parliament for the Mambong constituency in Sarawak, representing the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB). He is presently the Deputy Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water in the Barisan Nasional coalition government.[1]
Dawos was appointed as a Deputy Minister of Tourism on 14 December 2009 replacing Datuk Seri Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Taib.[2] As a backbencher, he had promoted the preservation of Bidayuh language and culture.[3][4]
On 16 May 2013, after his victory in the 13th General Election, he was appointed as Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment.[5]
Election results
| Year | Barisan Nasional | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | James Dawos Mamit (PBB) | 11,327 | 53% | Jerip Susil (STAR) | 9,655 | 45% | ||
| 2004 | James Dawos Mamit (PBB) | 15,368 | 70% | Mangan Ngandok (STAR) | 6,270 | 28% | ||
| 2008 | James Dawos Mamit (PBB) | 14,182 | 64% | Majen Panyog (PKR) | 7,525 | 34% | ||
| 2013 | James Dawos Mamit (PBB) | 20,461 | 64% | Willie Mongin (PKR) | 10,740 | 34% |
References
- ↑ "James Dawos Mamit, Y.B. Dato' Dr." (in Malay). Parliament of Malaysia. Retrieved 8 April 2010.
- ↑ "Datuk Dr James Dawos Made Deputy Minister of Tourism". Bernama. 6 January 2010. Retrieved 8 April 2010.
- ↑ "Bidayuh language dying out". The Star (Star Publications (Malaysia)). 22 August 2003. Retrieved 8 April 2010.
- ↑ "Preserve culture, Bidayuhs told". The Star (Star Publications (Malaysia)). 3 August 2003. Retrieved 8 April 2010.
- ↑ Sai, Johnson K. (16 May 2013). "Seven ministers from Sarawak". Borneo Post. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
- ↑ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 8 April 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout (including votes for third parties and independent candidates).
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