Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Taib
| Yang Berbahagia Dato' Sri Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Abdul Taib | |
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| Malaysian Deputy Minister of Tourism | |
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In office 18 March 2008 – 14 December 2009 | |
| Succeeded by | James Dawos Mamit |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Kota Samarahan | |
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In office 8 March 2008 – 3 April 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Abdul Taib Mahmud |
| Succeeded by | Rubiah Wang |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
31 May 1968 Sarawak, Malaysia |
| Political party | Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) part of Barisan Nasional |
| Spouse(s) | Anisa Chan |
| Relations | Son of Abdul Taib Mahmud |
| Occupation | Politician |
Dato' Sri Sulaiman Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Taib (born 31 May 1968) was a former Deputy Tourism Minister of Malaysia. He is the 3rd son of Abdul Taib Mahmud who is the current Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak while his mother was late Laila Taib. Sulaiman wed 20-year-old Anisa, daughter of the former deputy chief minister of Sarawak, George Chan Hong Nam in August 1991.[1]
Business
Malaysia
He is a former non-executive director of Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad (CMSB)[2][3] and a San Franciscan graduate in Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.[4] Sulaiman is also the group chairman of CMSB from 2002 to 2006, and the former RHB Bank chairman from May 2003 to 2006 following the takeover of RHB by CMS's Utama Banking group. He became the youngest chairman of the local bank at that time. He worked with his brother, Dato Sri Mahmud Abu Bekir Taib (Deputy Group chairman, Non-Independent, non-executive director of CMSB), brother-in-law Datuk Syed Ahmad Alwee Alsree (Group Executive Director of CMSB) and several other board of directors of CMSB.[5]
United States
Sulaiman was also reported to have listed as a sole officer and director of Sakti International Corporation and Wallyson's Inc. in United States. These companies were alleged to be owned by the Taib family.[6]
Political career
Deputy Minister of Tourism
During the last 12th Malaysian General Election held in March 2008, Sulaiman stood as a candidate in the Kota Samarahan parliamentary seat previously held by his father, Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud[3] and won under the present Malaysian ruling party Barisan Nasional (BN) ticket. Following his win in his parliamentary seat, he was appointed as a Deputy Minister of Tourism in the cabinet of the then Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.[7] Under the new cabinet line-up of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, he was once appointed again as a Deputy Minister of Tourism.[8]
On 4 December 2009, Sulaiman announced that he has resigned from his deputy ministerial post. His decision to resign from the federal cabinet was for personal reasons.[9] However, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has accepted Sulaiman's resignation as Deputy Tourism Minister effective on 14 December 2009.[10] His position was later taken over by Datuk Dr. James Dawos Mamit.[11]
Controversies
In 2003, a Malaysian former TV personality, Avaa Vanja Ramli, alleged that Sulaiman had assaulted her. This led to a police investigation on Sulaiman Taib. However, the case was later closed due to insufficient evidence.[12][13] Anisa Chan was also alleged to have been beaten up by Sulaiman and later fled to Canada.[14]
Hobbies and interests
Sulaiman Taib is a car fanatic. He reportedly owned Bugatti EB 110, Ferrari 355 spider, Rolls Royce Corniche, Maserati Khamsin and other luxury cars in San Francisco. He has a dedicated garage and storage facility for his cars. In 1994, before Bugatti filed for bankruptcy, he wanted to buy the ailing company for US$25 million. The deal did not work out as his father (Abdul Taib Mahmud) was against it.[15]
Election results
| Year | Government | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Taib (PBB) | 15,559 | 74% | Hussain Abang Apok (PKR) | 4,148 | 19% | ||
References
- ↑ Ritchie, James (4 August 1991). "A wedding to remember". New Straits Times. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
- ↑ Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad: Investor Relations-page 25 of 2007 Annual Report URL assessed on 29 November 2009
- 1 2 Taib Mahmud not defending Kota Samarahan (updated) The Star. URL assessed on 26 November 2009
- ↑ "Utama Banking group 2005 annual report (page 3)" (PDF). Utama banking group. Retrieved 6 January 2010.
- ↑ "Sarawak shakers". The Star. 27 March 2010. Retrieved 6 January 2010.
- ↑ "New Exclusive – Sakti/Sakto Taibs' Property in the USA". Sarawak Report. 1 July 2010. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
- ↑ "New ministers and deputy ministers", The Star, 19 March 2008
- ↑ "Sulaiman Taib not seeking re-election". The Star. Retrieved 6 January 2010.
- ↑ Taib: My son resigned for personal reasons, not politics The Star.
- ↑ Sulaiman's Resignation As Deputy Tourism Minister Effective From Monday : Najib BERNAMA.
- ↑ Dawos sworn in as Deputy Tourism Minister The Star
- ↑ "Sarawak CM's son may be charged for assault". Malaysiakini. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
- ↑ James Chin (2004). In Southeast Asian affairs. Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. p. 164. ISBN 981-230-239-5. Google Book Search. Retrieved on 19 January 2012.
- ↑ Lee, Melissa (17 July 2011). "Sulaiman Taib returns: Good health and no sign of AIDS". Malaysia Chronicle. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
- ↑ Kevin C. Limjoco The Philippines’ Lost Opportunity. The Bugatti Revue. vol 7. Issue 4. Accessed on 19 January 2012
- ↑ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 22 June 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout (including votes for third parties and independent candidates).