Alfred Jabu Numpang
Alfred Jabu Numpang | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Chief Minister of Sarawak | |
| In office 19 September 1974 – 12 May 2016 Serving with Sim Kheng Hung (1974–1991), Dunstan Endawie Enchana (1977–1979), Daniel Tajem (1979–1986), Wong Soon Kai (1991–1996), George Chan Hong Nam (1996–2011) | |
| Governor | Tuanku Bujang Tuanku Othman (1974–1977) Abang Muhammad Salahuddin (1977–1981; 2001–2014) Abdul Rahman Ya'kub (1981–1985) Ahmad Zaidi Adruce (1985–2001) Abdul Taib Mahmud (2014–2016) |
| Chief Minister | Abdul Rahman Ya'kub (1974–1981) Abdul Taib Mahmud (1981–2014) Adenan Satem (2014–2016) |
| Preceded by | Simon Dembab Maja |
| Succeeded by | Douglas Uggah Embas |
| Constituency | Layar |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Betong | |
| In office 14 June 1982 – 19 July 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Wairy Leben Kato (BN–PBB) |
| Succeeded by | Douglas Uggah Embas (BN–PBB) |
| Majority | 1,480 (1982) |
| Member of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly for Layar | |
| In office 1974–2016 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Kalong Ningkan (SNAP) |
| Succeeded by | Gerald Rentap Jabu (BN–PBB) |
| Majority | 504 (1974) 2,486 (1991) 4,533 (2001) 2,677 (2006) 1,916 (2011) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 October 1940 |
| Party | Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) (1973–2016) |
| Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) (1973–2016) |
| Spouse |
Empiang Jabu (m. 1969) |
| Children | 4 (including Gerald) |
| Alma mater | University of Canterbury |
Alfred Jabu Numpang (born 26 October 1940) was a Malaysian politician who served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Sarawak as well as Member of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Layar from September 1974 until his quit from politics in May 2016.[2][3] He has been also served as Member of Parliament for Betong from June 1982 to July 1986.[4][5]
Personal life
Alfred married Empiang Jabu (née Antak) in 1969 and blessed with one son and three daughters.[1] His son, Gerald Rentap Jabu, succeeding him as Layar assemblyman in 2016.[6][7]
Election results
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | N20 Layar | Alfred Jabu Numpang (PBB) | 2,851 | 54.85% | Stephen Kalong Ningkan (SNAP) | 2,347 | 45.15% | 5,658 | 504 | 80.32% | ||
| 1979 | Alfred Jabu Numpang (PBB) | Unopposed | ||||||||||
| 1983 | Alfred Jabu Numpang (PBB) | 5,053 | 79.21% | Razali Sabang @ Mohamed Razali (IND) | 1,326 | 20.79% | 6,455 | 3,727 | 71.65% | |||
| 1987 | Alfred Jabu Numpang (PBB) | 4,416 | 62.14% | David Impi (PBDS) | 2,691 | 37.86% | 7,186 | 1,725 | 76.77% | |||
| 1991 | N25 Layar | Alfred Jabu Numpang (PBB) | 4,847 | 67.24% | Frank Apau (PBDS) | 2,361 | 32.76% | 7,296 | 2,486 | 75.74% | ||
| 1996 | N27 Layar | Alfred Jabu Numpang (PBB) | Unopposed | |||||||||
| 2001 | Alfred Jabu Numpang (PBB) | 5,704 | 80.64% | Florence Walter Samuel (IND) | 1,171 | 16.56% | 7,198 | 4,533 | 67.81% | |||
| Danson Bulli Jelian (IND) | 198 | 2.80% | ||||||||||
| 2006 | N31 Layar | Alfred Jabu Numpang (PBB) | 3,767 | 75.92% | Dayrell Walter Entrie (SNAP) | 1,090 | 21.97% | 5,036 | 2,677 | 67.91% | ||
| Peter Jaban (IND) | 105 | 2.11% | ||||||||||
| 2011 | Alfred Jabu Numpang (PBB) | 3,703 | 63.37% | Stanny Embat Dharoh Laja (PKR) | 1,787 | 30.58% | 5,977 | 1,916 | 73.71% | |||
| Joe Unggang (SNAP) | 183 | 3.13% | ||||||||||
| Tedewin Ngumbang @ Kibak Datu (IND) | 170 | 2.92% | ||||||||||
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | P140 Betong | Alfred Jabu Numpang (PBB) | 6,178 | 56.80% | David Kalom Umpie (IND) | 4,698 | 43.20% | 11,247 | 1,480 | 62.94% | ||
Honours
- Malaysia
- Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – Tan Sri (1995)[9]
- Officer of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (KMN) (1974)[10]
- Sarawak
- Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak (DP) – Datuk Patinggi (2004)[11]
- Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak (DA) – Datuk Amar (1989)[12][13][14]
- Knight Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak (PNBS) – formerly Dato', now Dato Sri
- Recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal - Gold (PPC)
- Member of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak (ABS)
References
- ^ a b "Penerima Ijazah Kehormat Doktor Transformasi Luar Bandar". Persada - Edisi Khas Konvo 2016 (in Malay). Vol. 15. UNIMAS Publisher. November 2016. pp. 4–7.
- ^ Bernama (19 September 1974). "Rahman Picks Sim And Jabu As His Deputies". New Straits Times. p. 22.
- ^ Sulok Tawie (21 March 2016). "After 43 years, Sarawak deputy CM Alfred Jabu to quit politics". Malay Mail. Archived from the original on 23 February 2020. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ "Scorecard". New Straits Times. 27 April 1982. p. 2.
- ^ "Speaker and new MPs sworn in". New Straits Times. 15 June 1982. p. 3.
- ^ B. Suresh Ram (25 April 2016). "Of widows, sons, uncles and nephews: Family battles in Sarawak election". New Straits Times. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ Bernama (7 May 2016). "Sarawak Election: Gerald defends father's seat". New Straits Times. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ a b TindakMalaysia/HISTORICAL-ELECTION-RESULTS, TindakMalaysia, 2024-12-21, retrieved 2024-12-26
- ^ "Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 1995" (PDF). www.istiadat.gov.my.
- ^ "Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 1974" (PDF). www.istiadat.gov.my.
- ^ "Sarawak Yang di-Pertua Negri birthday honours list 2004". The Star (Malaysia). Archived from the original on 16 July 2008. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Pengurniaan Darjah Kebesaran Bergelar Bagi Tahun 1989 Mengikut Negeri" (PDF). Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia). Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 June 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ "Kuching parade attracts big crowd". New Straits Times. 17 September 1989. p. 8.
- ^ Deputy CM heads State awards list. New Straits Times. 16 September 1989.