Jamaluddin Jarjis

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 U.S.[1]

In this Malay name, the name Mohd Jarjis is a patronymic, not a family name, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Jamaluddin.
Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Dato' Sri

Jamaluddin Mohd Jarjis

PSM SSAP SIMP SJMK SPMP
Jamaluddin with US president Barack Obama in 2009
Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation
In office
24 March 2004 – 17 March 2008
MonarchSirajuddin
Mizan Zainal Abidin
Prime MinisterAbdullah Ahmad Badawi
DeputyKong Cho Ha
Preceded byLaw Hieng Ding as Minister of Science, Technology and Environment
Succeeded byMaximus Ongkili
ConstituencyRompin
Second Minister of Finance
In office
20 November 2002 – 26 March 2004
Serving with Mahathir Mohamad (2002–2003), Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (2003–2004)
MonarchSirajuddin
Prime MinisterMahathir Mohamad
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
DeputyShafie Salleh
Chan Kong Choy (2002–2003)
Ng Yen Yen (2003–2004)
Preceded byMustapa Mohamed
Succeeded byNor Mohamed Yakcop
ConstituencyRompin
Member of Parliament for Rompin
In office
20 October 1990 – 4 April 2015
Preceded byMohamed Amin Daud
Succeeded byHasan Arifin
Majority15,114 (2013)
10,679 (2008)
9,350 (2004)
6,028 (1999)
12,825 (1995)
13,128 (1990)
Personal details
Born(1951-05-25)25 May 1951
Pekan, Pahang, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia)
Died4 April 2015(2015-04-04) (aged 63)
Semenyih, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
Resting placeMakam Pahlawan, Masjid Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Political partyUnited Malays National Organisation–Barisan Nasional
Spouse(s)Kalsom Ismail
Children4
Alma materUniversity of Manchester
University of Manitoba
McGill University
OccupationPolitician, diplomat
ProfessionEngineer

Political career

Jamaluddin was a Member of Parliament for Rompin, Pahang from 1990 until his death.[2] He was elected to the UMNO Supreme Council in May 2000.

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.[3]

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 Datin Sri Dr. Kalsom Ismail, a renowned hardliner. They had four children.[2][4]

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.[5][6]

Education

Jamaluddin Jarjis completed his secondary education in Sultan Abu Bakar School (SABS), Kuantan

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 were killed including a businessman, CEO of SP Baiduri Sdn Bhd, Tan Huat Seang and also a Private Secretary in the Prime Minister's Office, Azlin Alias.[7][8] His body was buried at Makam Pahlawan, located inside Masjid Negara compound, Kuala Lumpur.[9]

Election results
Parliament of Malaysia: Rompin, Pahang[10]
Year Barisan Nasional Votes Pct Opposition Votes Pct
1990 Jamaluddin Jarjis (UMNO) 20,994 71% Salim Ahmad (PAS) 17,579 26%
1995 Jamaluddin Jarjis (UMNO) 18,531 73% Yahya Awang (PAS) 5,706 23%
1999 Jamaluddin Jarjis (UMNO) 15,907 60% Mazlan Mohamed Yasin (PAS) 9,879 37%
2004 Jamaluddin Jarjis (UMNO) 19,359 64% Sukri Ahmad (PAS) 10,009 33%
2008 Jamaluddin Jarjis (UMNO) 21,308 65% Mazlan Mohamed Yasin (PAS) 10,629 32%
2013 Jamaluddin Jarjis (UMNO) 30,040 66.8% Nuridah Mohd Salleh (PAS) 14,926 33.2%

Honours

Honours of Malaysia

References
  1. "PR1MA wujud imbangan pembelaan". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). 6 February 2012. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
  2. "Two new Ministers, one new deputy". The Star. Star Publications. 20 November 2002. Archived from the original on 30 November 2002. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  3. Bernama First Malaysian Goes Into Space, Nation Sets History 10 October 2007
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 6 April 2015. Retrieved 5 April 2015.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "(Update) Jamaluddin Jarjis' mother seeks share of son's RM2 billion estate". Nor Azura Abdul Jalil and Rahmat Khairulrijal. New Straits Times. 29 August 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  6. "Jamaluddin Jarjis RM2 Billion Fortune Opens Up A Can Of Worms – 22 Landed Properties In Malaysia , Properties In The US And Mecca , 19 Companies & 21 Bank Accounts". The Coverage. 20 October 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  7. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 6 April 2015. Retrieved 4 April 2015.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. "Chopper crash: Jamaluddin Jarjis, five others killed - Nation - The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my.
  9. "Semenyih crash: Jamaluddin laid to rest at National Mausoleum - Nation - The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my.
  10. "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 6 September 2011. Retrieved 16 July 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
  11. "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat".
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