James Dawos Mamit

James Dawos Mamit (4 November 1948 – 9 July 2019)[1] was a Malaysian politician. He was the Member of Parliament of Malaysia for the Mambong constituency in Sarawak, representing the United Traditional Bumiputera Party (PBB). He was also the former Deputy Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water in the Barisan Nasional coalition government.[2]

Yang Berbahagia Dato' Sri Dr.
James Dawos Mamit
SSAP PSBS
Deputy Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water
In office
29 July 2015 – 9 May 2018
MonarchsAbdul Halim
Muhammad V
Prime MinisterNajib Razak
MinisterMaximus Ongkili
Preceded byMahdzir Khalid
Succeeded byIsnaraissah Munirah Majilis (Energy)
Tengku Zulpuri Shah Raja Puji (Water)
ConstituencyMambong
Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment
In office
16 May 2013 – 29 July 2015
MonarchAbdul Halim
Prime MinisterNajib Razak
MinisterPalanivel Govindasamy
Preceded byJoseph Kurup
Succeeded byHamim Samuri
ConstituencyMambong
Deputy Minister of Tourism
In office
14 December 2009 – 15 May 2013
MonarchsMizan Zainal Abidin
Abdul Halim
Prime MinisterNajib Razak
MinisterNg Yen Yen
Preceded bySulaiman Abdul Rahman Taib
Succeeded byMas Ermieyati Samsudin as Deputy Minister of Tourism and Culture
ConstituencyMambong
Member of the Malaysian Parliament
for Mambong (currently Puncak Borneo)
In office
29 November 1999 – 9 May 2018
Preceded byConstituency established
Succeeded byWillie Mongin (PKR–PH)
Majority1,672 (1999)
9,098 (2004)
6,657 (2008)
9,721 (2013)
Personal details
Born(1948-11-04)4 November 1948
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Died9 July 2019(2019-07-09) (aged 70)
Kuching, Sarawak
Political partyUnited Bumiputera Heritage Party (PBB)
Other political
affiliations		Barisan Nasional (BN)
SpouseChristine Dawung Narub
OccupationPolitician

Dawos was appointed as Deputy Minister of Tourism on 14 December 2009, replacing Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Taib.[3] As a backbencher, he had promoted the preservation of Bidayuh language and culture.[4][5]

On 16 May 2013, after his victory in the 13th General Election, he was appointed as Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment.[6]

Election results
Parliament of Malaysia: Mambong, Sarawak[7]
Year Government Votes Pct Opposition Votes Pct
1999 James Dawos Mamit (PBB) 11,327 53% Jerip Susil (STAR) 9,655 45%
2004 James Dawos Mamit (PBB) 15,368 70% Mangan Ngandok (STAR) 6,270 28%
2008 James Dawos Mamit (PBB) 14,182 64% Majen Panyog (PKR) 7,525 34%
2013 James Dawos Mamit (PBB) 20,461 64% Willie Mongin (PKR) 10,740 34%

Honours

References
  1. Pei, Goh (8 July 2019). "Former minister James Dawos dies of cancer at 70". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on 28 September 2022.
  2. "James Dawos Mamit, Y.B. Dato' Dr" (in Malay). Parliament of Malaysia. Retrieved 8 April 2010.
  3. "Datuk Dr James Dawos Made Deputy Minister of Tourism". Bernama. 6 January 2010. Archived from the original on 16 October 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2010.
  4. "Bidayuh language dying out". The Star. Star Publications (Malaysia). 22 August 2003. Archived from the original on 22 June 2011. Retrieved 8 April 2010.
  5. "Preserve culture, Bidayuhs told". The Star. Star Publications (Malaysia). 3 August 2003. Archived from the original on 22 June 2011. Retrieved 8 April 2010.
  6. Sai, Johnson K. (16 May 2013). "Seven ministers from Sarawak". Borneo Post. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  7. "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 6 September 2011. Retrieved 8 April 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout (including votes for third parties and independent candidates).
  8. "Sarawak Governor's 85th birthday honours". The Star. 10 September 2006. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
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