Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Taib
Dato Sri Sulaiman Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Taib (born 31 May 1968) is a former Deputy Minister of Tourism of Malaysia. He is the 3rd son of Abdul Taib Mahmud who is the current Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak while his mother was the late Laila Taib. Sulaiman wed 20-year-old Anisa, daughter of the former Deputy Chief Minister of Sarawak George Chan Hong Nam.[1]
Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Abdul Taib | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Minister of Tourism | |
| In office 19 March 2008 – 14 December 2009 | |
| Monarch | Mizan Zainal Abidin |
| Prime Minister | Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Najib Razak |
| Minister | Azalina Othman Said (2008–2009) Ng Yen Yen (2009) |
| Preceded by | Donald Lim Siang Chai |
| Succeeded by | Dr. James Dawos Mamit |
| Constituency | Kota Samarahan |
| Member of the 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.[2] Sulaiman was 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, brother-in-law Datuk Syed Ahmad Alwee Alsree and other board of directors of CMSB.[3]
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.
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).