Alexander Nanta Linggi
Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi (born 16 June 1958) is a Malaysian politician from the United Traditional Bumiputera Party (PBB) currently serving as Member of Parliament (MP) of Malaysia for Kapit constituency. He was a former Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development until May 2018.[1]
Yang Berhormat Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi PJN MP | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs | |
| Assumed office 10 March 2020 | |
| Monarch | Abdullah |
| Prime Minister | Muhyiddin Yassin |
| Deputy | Rosol Wahid |
| Preceded by | Saifuddin Nasution Ismail |
| Constituency | Kapit |
| Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development | |
| In office 16 May 2013 – 10 May 2018 | |
| Monarch | Abdul Halim Muhammad V |
| Prime Minister | Najib Razak |
| Minister | Shafie Apdal (2013–2015) Ismail Sabri Yaakob (2015–2018) |
| Preceded by | Hasan Malek |
| Succeeded by | Sivarasa Rasiah |
| Constituency | Kapit |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Kapit | |
| Assumed office 29 November 1999 | |
| Preceded by | James Jimbun Pungga (PBB–BN) |
| Majority | 11,016 (1999) uncontested (2004) uncontested (2008) 9,731 (2013) 10,479 (2018) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alexander Nanta Linggi 16 June 1958 Crown Colony of Sarawak (now Sarawak, Malaysia) |
| Nationality |  |
| Political party | United Traditional Bumiputera Party (PBB) |
| Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) Sarawak Parties Alliance (GPS) |
| Spouse(s) | Angelina Celestine Ujang |
| Occupation | Politician |
Alexander is the grandson of Sarawak leader Jugah anak Barieng and the son of former politician Leonard Linggi.[2] He is also a businessman, having served as the Chairman of shipping company Swee Joo Bhd.[3]
Alexander received the Panglima Jasa Negara (PJN) award in 2010, entitling him to use the honorific title 'Datuk'.[4]
On 16 May 2013, after his victory in the 2013 election, he was appointed as Deputy Minister for Rural and Regional Development under the new Cabinet of Prime Minister Najib Razak.[5]
Election results
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Turnout | % | Majority | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Kapit | Alexander Nanta Linggi (PBB) |
12,157 | 85.97% | Richard Nujong Abit (IND) | 1,141 | 8.07% | 14,442 | 65.75 | 11,016 | ||
| Nor Azman Abdullah @ Baginda Minda (PKR) | 843 | 5.96% | ||||||||||
| 2004 | Alexander Nanta Linggi (PBB) |
Unopposed | ||||||||||
| 2008 | Alexander Nanta Linggi (PBB) |
Unopposed | ||||||||||
| 2013 | Alexander Nanta Linggi (PBB) |
13,446 | 78.35% | Ramli Malaka (DAP) | 3,715 | 21.65% | 17,474 | 66.71 | 9,731 | |||
| 2018 | Alexander Nanta Linggi (PBB) |
14,302 | 78.91% | Paren Nyawi (DAP) | 3,823 | 21.09% | 18,485 | 57.82 | 10,479 | |||
Honours
See also
References
- "Alexander Nanta Linggi, Y.B. Tuan". Parliament of Malaysia. Retrieved 7 June 2010.
- Teo, John (25 January 2003). "Political legacy of paramount chief of Ibans lives on". New Straits Times. New Straits Times Press.
- "Swee Joo To Expand Tanker Business With Regional Focus". Bernama. 2 July 2007. Archived from the original on 22 June 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2010.
- "King Presents awards to 39 people at investiture". The Star. 5 June 2010. Archived from the original on 12 June 2010. Retrieved 7 June 2010.
- "Alexander Nanta Linggi, New Rural And Regional Development Deputy Minister". Bernama. 15 May 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2010.
- "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 6 September 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2010..
- "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat". Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia).