William Mawan Ikom
Malaysian politician
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William Mawan anak Ikom is a Malaysian politician from PBB. He has served as the Member of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly for Pakan since 1991, and Member of Parliament for Saratok from 2013 to 2018. He is currently the Advisor in the Office of the Premier of Sarawak for Food Industries, Commodities and Regional Development.[1] He also served as Sarawak Minister of Environment and Public Health from 2002 to 2004,[2] Minister of Social Development and Urbanisation from 2008 to 2016.[3][4]
Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar (since 2024)
Abdul Taib Mahmud (2014-2016)
William Mawan Ikom | |
|---|---|
| Advisor in the Office of the Premier of Sarawak for Food Industries, Commodities and Regional Development | |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
| Governor | Abdul Taib Mahmud (2023-2024) Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar (since 2024) |
| Premier | Abang Johari |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Minister of Social Development and Urbanisation | |
| In office 2008–2016 | |
| Governor | Abang Muhammad Salahuddin (2008-2014) Abdul Taib Mahmud (2014-2016) |
| Chief Minister | Abdul Taib Mahmud (2008-2014) Adenan Satem (2014-2016) |
| Preceded by | James Wong Kim Min |
| Succeeded by | Michael Manyin |
| Member of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly for Pakan | |
| Assumed office 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Jawie Wilson Masing |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Saratok | |
| In office 2013–2018 | |
| Preceded by | Jelaing Mersat |
| Succeeded by | Ali Biju |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Mawan anak Ikom 1 December 1949 Sarawak |
| Citizenship | Malaysian |
| Party | SNAP (till 2002) SPDP (2002-2013) TERAS (2013-2016) PBB (since 2016) |
Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (till 2013, 2016-2018) Gabungan Parti Sarawak (since 2018) |
| Spouse | Julia Mawan |
| Occupation | Politician |
Political career
William was the founder and President of SPDP. In 2013, there was a dispute between him and the then-Deputy President of SPDP, Tiong King Sing. William quit SPDP and founded TERAS, and served as President.[5][6] In 2016, he quit TERAS to become a direct member of BN. In the same year, he joined PBB.[7]
Election results
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct. | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct. | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | P169 Julau | William Mawan Ikom (IND) | 5,421 | 47.94% | Thomas Salang Siden (PBDS) | 5,886 | 52.06% | 11,573 | 465 | 79.15% | ||
| 2013 | P205 Saratok | William Mawan Ikom (SPDP) | 11,600 | 53.21% | Ali Biju (PKR) | 9,519 | 43.67% | 22,136 | 2,081 | 80.31% | ||
| Roseli Paleng (IND) | 681 | 3.12% | ||||||||||
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct. | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct. | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | N33 Pakan | William Mawan Ikom (SNAP) | 1,779 | 44.24% | Jawie Wilson Masing (PBDS) | 2,040 | 50.73% | 4,094 | 261 | 76.84% | ||
| Kasa Jingga (IND) | 202 | 5.02% | ||||||||||
| 1987 | William Mawan Ikom (SNAP) | 2,195 | 47.22% | Jawie Wilson Masing (PBDS) | 2,453 | 52.78% | 4,716 | 258 | 81.25% | |||
| 1991 | William Mawan Ikom (SNAP) | 2,787 | 55.98% | Jawie Wilson Masing (PBDS) | 2,192 | 44.02% | 5,054 | 595 | 78.97% | |||
| 1996 | N35 Pakan | William Mawan Ikom (SNAP) | 2,903 | 53.01% | Samuel Edward Chun (IND) | 2,573 | 46.99% | 5,614 | 330 | 73.79% | ||
| 2001 | William Mawan Ikom (SPDP) | 4,242 | 66.52% | Megong Grek (IND) | 1,940 | 30.42% | 6,453 | 2,303 | 73.35% | |||
| Samuel Edward Chun (IND) | 195 | 3.06% | ||||||||||
| 2006 | N41 Pakan | William Mawan Ikom (SPDP) | 4,138 | 63.53% | Boos Tutong @ Kirai (SNAP) | 2,375 | 36.47% | 6,609 | 1,763 | 73.15% | ||
| 2011 | William Mawan Ikom (SPDP) | 3,938 | 58.96% | Jamal Abdullah @ Tedong Chakaw @ Gunda (SNAP) | 2,741 | 41.04% | 6,785 | 1,197 | 73.16% | |||
| 2016 | N47 Pakan | William Mawan Ikom (BN Direct) | 3,999 | 50.90% | Jawie Jingot @ Jenggot (IND) | 3,573 | 45.48% | 7,993 | 426 | 77.44% | ||
| Rinda Juliza Alexander (DAP) | 285 | 3.63% | ||||||||||
| 2021 | William Mawan Ikom (PBB) | 3,268 | 41.13% | Jamal Abdullah @ Tedong Chakaw @ Gunda (IND) | 2,554 | 32.15% | 8,059 | 714 | 72.25% | |||
| Hereward Gramong Joseph Allen (PSB) | 1,484 | 18.68% | ||||||||||
| Brawi Angguong (IND) | 506 | 6.37% | ||||||||||
| Jemeli Kerah (PBK) | 133 | 1.67% | ||||||||||
Honours
Malaysia :
Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – Tan Sri (2011)[11]
Sarawak :
Commander of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak (PGBK) – Datuk (2000)[11]
Knight Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak (PNBS) – Dato Sri (2006)[11]
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