Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Taib
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Sulaiman Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Taib is a former Deputy Tourism Minister of Malaysia.His father was Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud
, the current Chief Minister of Sarawak
, while his mother was late Datuk Patinggi Hajjah Laila Taib, a. He's married to Anisa,daughter of Deputy Chief Minister of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan Hong Nam.
(CMSB) and a San Franciscan graduate in Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Sulaiman is also the group chairman of CMSB from 2002 to 2006, and the former RHB Bank
chairman from May 2003 to 2006 following the takeover of RHB by CMS's Utama Banking group. He became the youngest chairman of the local bank at that time. He worked with his brother, Dato Sri Mahmud Abu Bekir Taib (Deputy Group Chairman, Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director of CMSB), brother-in-law Datuk Syed Ahmad Alwee Alsree
(Group Executive Director of CMSB) and several other Board of Directors of CMSB.
Reacting to his rumored death, he responded on his own Facebook Wall to refute it.
held in March 2008, Sulaiman stood as a candidate in the Kota Samarahan parliamentary seat previously held held by his father, Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud
and won under the present Malaysian ruling party Barisan Nasional
(BN) ticket. Following his win in his parliamentary seat, he was appointed as a Deputy Minister of Tourism in the cabinet of the then Prime Minister
Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
. Under the new cabinet lineup of Prime Minister
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak
, he was once appointed again as a Deputy Minister of Tourism.
On 4 December 2009, Sulaiman announced that he has resigned from his deputy ministerial post. His decision to resign from the federal cabinet was for personal reasons. However, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has accepted Sulaiman's resignation as Deputy Tourism Minister effective on 14 December 2009. His position was later taken over by Datuk Dr. James Dawos Mamit
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: Kota Samarahan, Sarawak
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Malay titles
The Malay language has a complex system of titles and honorifics, which are still used extensively in Malaysia and Brunei. Singapore, whose Malay royalty was abolished by the British colonial government in 1891, has adopted civic titles for its leaders....
Sulaiman Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Taib is a former Deputy Tourism Minister of Malaysia.His father was Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud
Abdul Taib Mahmud
Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib bin Mahmud is the fourth and current Chief Minister of Sarawak. He is also the state Financial Minister and Planning and Resource Management Minister. Taib is the President of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu , which is part of the Barisan Nasional coalition...
, the current Chief Minister of Sarawak
Chief Minister of Sarawak
The Chief Minister of Sarawak is the head of the executive branch of the state government in the state of Sarawak, Malaysia. The Chief Minister is appointed by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri from the State Legislative Assembly....
, while his mother was late Datuk Patinggi Hajjah Laila Taib, a. He's married to Anisa,daughter of Deputy Chief Minister of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan Hong Nam.
Business
He is a former non-executive director of Cahya Mata Sarawak BerhadCahya Mata Sarawak Berhad
Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad , which literally means "the light of Sarawak's eye" in the Malay language or "Cahya Mata" also means "the child of", is a major company in Sarawak, Malaysia...
(CMSB) and a San Franciscan graduate in Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Sulaiman is also the group chairman of CMSB from 2002 to 2006, and the former RHB Bank
RHB Bank
RHB Bank Berhad is a bank based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It specializes in commercial banking, corporate and investment banking and international banking services...
chairman from May 2003 to 2006 following the takeover of RHB by CMS's Utama Banking group. He became the youngest chairman of the local bank at that time. He worked with his brother, Dato Sri Mahmud Abu Bekir Taib (Deputy Group Chairman, Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director of CMSB), brother-in-law Datuk Syed Ahmad Alwee Alsree
Tuan Syed Ahmad Alwee Alsree
Datuk Syed Ahmad Alwee Alsree is the Group Executive Director of Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad . He is married to a daughter of Abdul Taib Mahmud where the later is the Sarawak chief minister....
(Group Executive Director of CMSB) and several other Board of Directors of CMSB.
Personal life
Sulaiman Taib is a car fanatic. In 1994, before Bugatti filed for bankruptcy, he wanted to buy the ailing company for US$25 million. The deal did not work out as his father was against it.Reacting to his rumored death, he responded on his own Facebook Wall to refute it.
Deputy Minister of Tourism
During the last 12th Malaysian General ElectionMalaysian general election, 2008
The 12th Malaysian general election was held on March 8, 2008, in accordance with Malaysian laws for national elections, which states that a general election must be held no later than five years subsequent to the previous elections; the previous general election was held in 2004...
held in March 2008, Sulaiman stood as a candidate in the Kota Samarahan parliamentary seat previously held held by his father, Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud
Abdul Taib Mahmud
Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib bin Mahmud is the fourth and current Chief Minister of Sarawak. He is also the state Financial Minister and Planning and Resource Management Minister. Taib is the President of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu , which is part of the Barisan Nasional coalition...
and won under the present Malaysian ruling party Barisan Nasional
Barisan Nasional
Barisan Nasional is a major political coalition in Malaysia, formed in 1973 as the successor to the Alliance . Along with its predecessor, it has been Malaysia's federal ruling political force since independence...
(BN) ticket. Following his win in his parliamentary seat, he was appointed as a Deputy Minister of Tourism in the cabinet of the then Prime Minister
Prime Minister of Malaysia
The Prime Minister of Malaysia is the indirectly elected head of government of Malaysia. He is officially appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the head of state, who in HM's judgment is likely to command the confidence of the majority of the members of that House of Representatives , the...
Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
Tun Abdullah bin Haji Ahmad Badawi is a Malaysian politician who served as Prime Minister from 2003 to 2009. He was also the President of the United Malays National Organisation , the largest political party in Malaysia, and led the governing Barisan Nasional parliamentary coalition...
. Under the new cabinet lineup of Prime Minister
Prime Minister of Malaysia
The Prime Minister of Malaysia is the indirectly elected head of government of Malaysia. He is officially appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the head of state, who in HM's judgment is likely to command the confidence of the majority of the members of that House of Representatives , the...
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak
Najib Tun Razak
Dato' Sri Haji Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak is the sixth, and since 2009, Prime Minister of Malaysia. He previously held the post of Deputy Prime Minister from 7 January 2004 until he succeeded Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as Prime Minister on 3 April 2009. Najib is President of the United...
, he was once appointed again as a Deputy Minister of Tourism.
On 4 December 2009, Sulaiman announced that he has resigned from his deputy ministerial post. His decision to resign from the federal cabinet was for personal reasons. However, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has accepted Sulaiman's resignation as Deputy Tourism Minister effective on 14 December 2009. His position was later taken over by Datuk Dr. James Dawos Mamit
James Dawos Mamit
Dato' Dr. James Dawos Mamit is a Malaysian politician. He is currently the Member of Parliament for the Mambong constituency in Sarawak, representing the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu...
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Election results
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Dewan Rakyat
The Dewan Rakyat is the lower house of the Parliament of Malaysia. All bills must usually be passed by both the Dewan Rakyat and the Dewan Negara , before they are given Royal Assent by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong...
: Kota Samarahan, Sarawak
Sarawak
Sarawak is one of two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo. Known as Bumi Kenyalang , Sarawak is situated on the north-west of the island. It is the largest state in Malaysia followed by Sabah, the second largest state located to the North- East.The administrative capital is Kuching, which...
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Malaysian general election, 2008
The 12th Malaysian general election was held on March 8, 2008, in accordance with Malaysian laws for national elections, which states that a general election must be held no later than five years subsequent to the previous elections; the previous general election was held in 2004...
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| align="right" |15,559
| |74%
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| |Hussain Abang Apok (PKR)
| align="right" |4,148
| |19%