Jamaluddin Jarjis

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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 dentist, Puan Seri Dr. Kalsom Ismail. They had four children.[2][4]

Education

Jamaluddin Jarjis completed his secondary education in Sultan Abu Bakar School (SABS), Kuantan

Death

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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

Parliament of Malaysia: Rompin, Pahang[8]
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

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  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  3. ↑ Bernama First Malaysian Goes Into Space, Nation Sets History 10 October 2007
  4. ↑ http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/jamaluddins-widow-not-ready-to-speak
  5. ↑ http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/helicopter-crashes-in-semenyih-bernama/
  6. ↑ http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/04/04/CHOPPER-crash-zahid-hamidi-confirms-jamaluddin-jarjis//
  7. ↑ http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/04/05/semenyih-crash-jamaluddin-laid-to-rest/
  8. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
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