Jamaluddin Jarjis
Malaysian politician
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Jamaluddin bin Mohd Jarjis (25 May 1951 – 4 April 2015) was a Malaysian politician, diplomat and Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation. He served as the Chairman of the 1 Malaysia Peoples' Housing (PR1MA) and Malaysian special envoy to the United States.[1]
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Mizan Zainal Abidin
Jamaluddin Jarjis | |
|---|---|
| جمال الدين محمد جرجيس | |
Jamaluddin in 2006 | |
| Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation | |
| In office 24 March 2004 – 17 March 2008 | |
| Monarchs | Sirajuddin Mizan Zainal Abidin |
| Prime Minister | Abdullah Ahmad Badawi |
| Deputy | Kong Cho Ha |
| Preceded by | Law Hieng Ding as Minister of Science, Technology and Environment |
| Succeeded by | Maximus Ongkili |
| Constituency | Rompin |
| Second Minister of Finance | |
| In office 20 November 2002 – 26 March 2004 | |
| Monarch | Sirajuddin |
| Prime Minister | Mahathir Mohamad Abdullah Ahmad Badawi |
| Deputy | Shafie Salleh Chan Kong Choy (2002–2003) Ng Yen Yen (2003–2004) |
| Preceded by | Mustapa Mohamed |
| Succeeded by | Nor Mohamed Yakcop |
| Constituency | Rompin |
| Member of Parliament for Rompin | |
| In office 20 October 1990 – 4 April 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Mohamed Amin Daud |
| Succeeded by | Hasan Arifin |
| Majority | 15,114 (2013) 10,679 (2008) 9,350 (2004) 6,028 (1999) 12,825 (1995) 13,128 (1990) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 May 1951 |
| Died | 4 April 2015 (aged 63) |
| Resting place | Makam Pahlawan, Masjid Negara, Kuala Lumpur |
| Party | United Malays National Organisation–Barisan Nasional |
| Spouse | Kalsom Ismail |
| Children | 4 |
| University of Manchester University of Manitoba McGill University | |
| Occupation | Politician, diplomat |
| Profession | Engineer |
Early life and education
Born on 25 May 1951 in Pekan, Pahang, Jamaluddin Jarjis obtained a First Class Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom in 1974 and MSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Manitoba, Canada in 1977. He received his PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) from McGill University in 1980.[2][3]
Political career
Jamaluddin was a Member of Parliament for Rompin, Pahang from 1990 until his death.[4] He was elected to the UMNO Supreme Council in May 2000. In 2002, he was appointed as the Second Minister of Finance by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.
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.[5]
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)
- Ambassador of Malaysia to the United States (July 2009 – February 2012)
Family
Jamaluddin was married to a dentist, Puan Sri Dr. Kalsom Ismail, a renowned hardliner. The couple had four children.[4][6]
Jamaluddin died in April 2015. In August 2018, his 83-year-old mother Aminah Abdullah has sought the Syariah Court to issue a faraid (Islamic wealth distribution) certificate to seek her share of her late son's estate said to be worth at least RM2.1 billion.[7][8]
Death
On 4 April 2015, Jamaluddin Jarjis was killed when an AS 3655N2 Dauphin (Registration Number 9M-1GB) crashed into a jungle at Jalan Sungai Lalang in Kampung Pasir Baru near Semenyih, Selangor. Among those killed were a businessman, CEO of SP Baiduri Sdn Bhd, Tan Huat Seang and also a private secretary in the Prime Minister's Office, Azlin Alias.[9][10] He was buried at Makam Pahlawan, located inside the Masjid Negara compound, Kuala Lumpur.[11]
Election results
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballot casts | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | P081 Rompin | Jamaluddin Jarjis (UMNO) | 20,994 | 72.74% | Salim Awg. Kalib (PAS) | 7,866 | 27.26% | 29,770 | 13,128 | 74.78% | ||
| 1995 | P085 Rompin | Jamaluddin Jarjis (UMNO) | 18,531 | 76.46% | Yahya Awang (PAS) | 5,706 | 23.54% | 25,313 | 12,825 | 76.55% | ||
| 1999 | Jamaluddin Jarjis (UMNO) | 15,907 | 61.69% | Mazlan Mohamed Yasin (PAS) | 9,879 | 38.31% | 26,554 | 6,028 | 77.36% | |||
| 2004 | P091 Rompin | Jamaluddin Jarjis (UMNO) | 19,359 | 65.92% | Sukri Ahmad (PAS) | 10,009 | 34.08% | 30,215 | 9,350 | 78.85% | ||
| 2008 | Jamaluddin Jarjis (UMNO) | 21,308 | 66.72% | Mazlan Mohamed Yasin (PAS) | 10,629 | 33.28% | 32,930 | 10,679 | 78.97% | |||
| 2013 | Jamaluddin Jarjis (UMNO) | 30,040 | 66.81% | Nuridah Mohd Salleh (PAS) | 14,926 | 33.19% | 46,014 | 15,114 | 85.85% | |||
Honours
Honours of Malaysia
Malaysia
Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – Tan Sri (2014)[13][14]
Pahang
Companion of the Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang (SAP) (1990)[15]
Knight Companion of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (DIMP) – Dato' (1992)
Grand Knight of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (SIMP) – formerly Dato', now Dato' Indera (2001)
Grand Knight of the Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang (SSAP) – Dato' Sri (2004)[16]
Kelantan
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Life of the Crown of Kelantan (SJMK) – Dato' (2004)
Perlis
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Perlis (SPMP) – Dato' Seri (2007)
