Penguang Manggil

Datu Dr. Penguang anak Manggil (born 4 August 1954)[1] is a Malaysian politician from the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) currently serving as the Assistant Minister for Local Government and Housing in the Cabinet of Sarawak and Sarawak state assemblyman representing Marudi constituency.

Yang Berhormat Datu Dr.

Penguang Manggil

KMN DJBS MLA
Assistant Minister for Local Government and Housing (Sarawak)
Assumed office
2016
MinisterDr. Sim Kui Hian
GovernorAbdul Taib Mahmud
Chief MinisterAdenan Satem
Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg
Preceded byJohn Sikie Tayai as Assistant Minister for Penan Affairs and Local Government
ConstituencyMarudi
Member of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly
for Marudi
Assumed office
7 May 2016
Preceded bySylvester Entri Muran (TERAS)
Majority1,387 (2016)
Personal details
Born (1954-08-04) 4 August 1954
Miri, Baram, Crown Colony of Sarawak (now Sarawak, Malaysia)
CitizenshipMalaysian
Political partyProgressive Democratic Party (PDP)
Other political
affiliations		Barisan Nasional (BN)
Sarawak Parties Alliance (GPS)
Alma materCollege of Agriculture Malaya
University of Edinburgh
Irish International University

Education

Penguang obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Forestry (Hons.) from the College of Agriculture Malaya (UPM) in 1978. He then furthered his studies to the University of Edinburgh in Scotland and obtained a Master of Science (MSc) in Resource Management in 1989. Finally, he attended the Irish International University (IIU) between 1998 and 2001 and obtained a Doctorate (PhD) in sustainable forest management.[1] The latter institution has been described as a "scam" by BBC.[2]

Election results
Sarawak State Legislative Assembly
Year Constituency Votes Pct Opponent(s) Votes Pct Valid ballots Majority Turnout
2016 Marudi Penguang Manggil (PRS / BN) 5,493 56.89 Elia Bit (PKR) 4,106 42.53 9,655 1,387 9,807
Louis Jalong (IND) 56 0.58

Honours

See also

References
  1. "DATU DR PENGUANG MANGGIL PROFILE, BN CANDIDATE FOR MARUDI". Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  2. "Bogus university scam uncovered". Nigel Morris. BBC. 7 January 2008. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  3. "SEMAKAN PENERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN, BINTANG DAN PINGAT". Prime Minister's Department. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  4. "13 conferred state awards". Borneo Post. 9 September 2012. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
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