Megat Junid
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (January 2016) |
Malaysian Parliament for Hilir Perak | |
|---|---|
| In office 1982–1986 | |
| Preceded by | Kamaluddin Maamor |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Majority | 10.524 (1982) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Megat Junid bin Megat Ayub 8 December 1942 Malaysian |
| Political party |  United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) |
| Other political affiliations |  Barisan Nasional (BN) |
| Spouse | Ziela Jalil |
| Children | Megat Firdouz Megat Junid |
| Alma mater | University of Malaya |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Teacher |
Megat Junid bin Megat Ayub (8 December 1942[1] – 24 January 2008) was a Malaysian politician and direct descendant of Megat Terawis, a Bendahara of Perak.
Early life
Junid was born in Teluk Intan in 1942.[1]
Politics
Megat Junid was a teacher by profession and first met Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad in the early 1970s.[1] Mahathir was living in exile for criticising then Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman at the time of their meeting.[1] Junid soon left teaching to become Mahathir's special assistant.[1]
Junid was first elected as a Malaysian
In 1986, Mahathir next appointed Junid to be his deputy in the Ministry of Home Affairs.[1]
Junid was appointed to become Malaysia's
Death
Megat Junid died on 24 January 2008, aged 65, at the Pantai Medical Centre in Bangsar following a battle with prostate cancer.[1] His body was buried at Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.[1] He was a resident of Kelana Jaya.[1]
Election results
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | P061 Hilir Perak, Perak | Megat Junid Megat Ayub (UMNO) | 16,582 | 73.24% | Ahmad Abdul Majid (PAS) | 6,058 | 26.76% | 24,032 | 10,524 | 72.99% | ||
| 1986 | P067 Pasir Salak, Perak | Megat Junid Megat Ayub (UMNO) | 17,951 | 74.95% | Ali Daud (PAS) | 6,001 | 25.05% | 24,849 | 11,950 | 67.99% | ||
| 1990 | Megat Junid Megat Ayub (UMNO) | 19,787 | 75.32% | Rosli Samsudin (PAS) | 6,485 | 24.68% | 27,306 | 13,302 | 50.64% | |||
| 1995 | P070 Pasir Salak, Perak | Megat Junid Megat Ayub (UMNO) | 21,690 | 82.58% | Mohd Rus Jaafar (PAS) | 4,575 | 17.42% | 27,822 | 17,115 | 65.97% | ||
Honours
Honours of Malaysia
Malaysia :
Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – Tan Sri (2000)[3][4]
Perak :
Member of the Order of the Perak State Crown (AMP) (1979)[5]
Knight Commander of the Order of Cura Si Manja Kini (DPCM) – Dato' (1986)[6]- Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Perak State Crown (SPMP) – Dato' Seri (1998)[7]
Pahang :
Knight Companion of the Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang (DSAP) – Dato' (1988)[4]
Selangor :
Knight Companion of the Order of Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah (DSSA) – Dato' (1992)[8]
Sabah :
Grand Commander of the Order of Kinabalu (SPDK) – Datuk Seri Panglima (1996)[4]
Kelantan :
Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown of Kelantan (DPMK) – Dato' (1997)[4]
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References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Megat Junid dies". The Star. 24 January 2008. Archived from the original on 21 May 2011. Retrieved 27 January 2008.
- ^ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 17 March 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
- ^ "Senarai Penuh Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 2000" (PDF).
- ^ a b c d "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat". Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia). Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "AMP 1979". pingat.perak.gov.my.
- ^ "DPCM 1986". pingat.perak.gov.my. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
- ^ "SPMP 1998". pingat.perak.gov.my. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
- ^ "DSSA 1992". awards.selangor.gov.my. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
