Alexander Nanta Linggi
| Yang Berhormat Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi MP | |
|---|---|
| Malaysian Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development | |
|
Assumed office 16 May 2013 | |
| Minister | Shafie Apdal |
| Preceded by | Joseph Entulu Belaun |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Kapit, Sarawak | |
|
Assumed office 1999 | |
| Preceded by | James Jimbun Pungga |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
16 June 1958 Crown Colony of Sarawak |
| Political party | PBB—Barisan Nasional |
| Spouse(s) | Angelina Celestine Ujang |
| Occupation | Politician |
Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi (born 16 June 1958) is a Malaysian politician. He is the federal Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development and the Member of the Parliament of Malaysia for the Kapit constituency in Sarawak, representing the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) in the governing Barisan Nasional coalition.[1]
Alexander is the grandson of Sarawak leader Tun Jugah Barieng and the son of former politician Tan Sri Datuk Amar 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 | Government | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Alexander Nanta Linggi (PBB) | 12,157 | 84% | Richard Nujong Abit (IND) | 1,141 | 8% | ||
| 2004 | Alexander Nanta Linggi (PBB) | Unopposed | ||||||
| 2008 | Alexander Nanta Linggi (PBB) | Unopposed | ||||||
| 2013 | Alexander Nanta Linggi (PBB) | 13,446 | 78% | Ramli Malaka (DAP) | 3,715 | 22% | ||
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. Retrieved 7 June 2010.
- ↑ "King Presents awards to 39 people at investiture". The Star. 5 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. Retrieved 24 April 2010..