Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Taib
Malaysian Parliament for Kota Samarahan | |
|---|---|
| In office 8 March 2008 – 5 May 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Abdul Taib Mahmud (PBB–BN) |
| Succeeded by | Rubiah Wang (PBB–GPS) |
| Majority | 11,411 (2008) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 May 1968 Sarawak, Malaysia |
| Political party | United Bumiputera Heritage Party (PBB) |
| Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (-2018) Gabungan Parti Sarawak (2018-present) |
| Spouse | Anisa Chan |
| Relations | Abdul Taib Mahmud (Father) George Chan Hong Nam (Father-in-law) Jamilah Taib Murray (Sister) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Business
Malaysia
Sulaiman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of San Francisco.
United States
Sulaiman was reported to be the sole officer and director of Sakti International Corporation and Wallyson's Inc. in the United States, companies reportedly owned by the Taib family.[4]
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[5] and won under the then Malaysian ruling coalition 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 Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.[6] Under the new cabinet line-up of Prime Minister Najib Razak, he was once appointed again as a Deputy Minister of Tourism.[7]
On 4 December 2009, Sulaiman resigned from his deputy ministerial post. Prime Minister Najib Razak accepted Sulaiman's resignation effective on 14 December 2009.[8] Sulaiman was succeeded by Datuk Dr. James Dawos Mamit.[9]
In 2002, Sulaiman was named the Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of Sarawak.[citation needed]
Election results
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | P197 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak | Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Taib (PBB) | 15,559 | 75.51% | Hussain Abang Apok ( PKR )
|
4,148 | 20.13% | 21,428 | 11,411 | 75.14% | ||
| Awg Bakar Awg Daud (IND) | 898 | 4.36% | ||||||||||
Honours
Sarawak :
Knight Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak (PNBS) – Dato Sri (2002)
References
- ^ Ritchie, James (4 August 1991). "A wedding to remember". New Straits Times. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
- ^ "Utama Banking group 2005 annual report (page 3)" (PDF). Utama banking group. Retrieved 6 January 2010.
- ^ "Sarawak shakers | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ "New Exclusive – Sakti/Sakto Taibs' Property in the USA". Sarawak Report. 1 July 2010. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
- ^ Taib Mahmud not defending Kota Samarahan (updated) The Star. URL assessed on 26 November 2009
- ^ "New ministers and deputy ministers", The Star, 19 March 2008
- ^ "Sulaiman Taib not seeking re-election". The Star. Retrieved 6 January 2010.
- ^ Sulaiman's Resignation As Deputy Tourism Minister Effective From Monday : Najib BERNAMA.
- ^ Dawos sworn in as Deputy Tourism Minister The Star
- ^ "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).