Masir Kujat
This is a Malay name; the name Kujat is a patronymic, not a family name, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Masir.
| Yang Berhormat Tuan Masir Kujat MP | |
|---|---|
| Malaysian Deputy Minister of Home Affairs | |
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Assumed office 28 July 2015 | |
| Minister | Ahmad Zahid Hamidi |
| Preceded by | Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar |
| Member of Parliament for Sri Aman, Sarawak | |
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Assumed office 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Jimmy Donald Lim |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
7 August 1954 Crown Colony of Sarawak |
| Political party | PRS—Barisan Nasional |
| Spouse(s) | Dora Jemat |
| Occupation | Politician |
Masir Kujat (born 7 August 1954) is a Malaysian politician of Iban descent. He is the Member of the Parliament of Malaysia for the Sri Aman constituency in Sarawak, representing the Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) in the governing Barisan Nasional coalition.[1] He was first elected to Parliament in 2008.[2][3]
Election results
| Year | Government | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Masir Kujat (PRS) | 9,700 | 63% | Cobbold Lusoi (IND) | 5,448 | 35% | ||
| 2013 | Masir Kujat (PRS) | 12,168 | 55% | Nicholas Mujah anak Ason (PR-PKR) | 5,618 | 25% | ||
Federal Posts
On 28 July 2015, Masir was elected as the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs[4] succeeding fellow Sarawakian minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.
References
- ↑ "Masir Anak Kujat, Y.B. Tuan" (in Malay). Parliament of Malaysia. Retrieved 14 April 2010.
- ↑ Wong, Jack; Ling, Sharon (22 February 2008). "Taib will not defend Kota Samarahan seat". The Star (Star Publications (Malaysia)). Retrieved 14 April 2010.
- 1 2 "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 14 April 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
- ↑ "Cabinet reshuffle: Who's in, who's out". The Star (Malaysia). 28 July 2015. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
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