Datuk Billy Abit Joo (born 10 May 1949) was the Member of the Parliament of Malaysia for the Hulu Rajang constituency in Sarawak from 1990 to 2013.
Billy Abit Joo | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Hulu Rajang, Sarawak | |
| In office 1990 – 5 May 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Justine Jinggot (SNAP) |
| Succeeded by | Wilson Ugak Kumbong (PRS) |
| Majority | 1,193 (1990) 3,647 (1995) 4,133 (1999) 3,666 (2004) 2,164 (2008) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 May 1949 Crown Colony of Sarawak |
| Political party | PRS |
| Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) (2018–) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Billy Abit entered Parliament in the 1990 election, running as an independent.[1][2] He later joined the Sarawak People's Party (PRS) in the Barisan Nasional coalition. His rural constituency was the largest by area in Malaysia.[1] In 2009, he led a parliamentary delegation into the constituency to enquire into living conditions of the Penan people.[3] He has called for the establishment of forest reserves for the Penans.[4] In 2008, he crossed party lines to be the only government MP to sign a petition for the review of Malaysia's Internal Security Act.[5]
Billy Abit's parliamentary career came to an end at the 2013 election, when the PRS nominated Wilson Ugak Kumbong to contest Hulu Rajang.[6]
Election results
edit| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | P176 Hulu Rajang, Sarawak | Billy Abit Joo (IND) | 5,393 | 56.22% | Justine Jinggut (SNAP) | 4,200 | 43.78% | 9,908 | 1,193 | 70.75% | ||
| 1995 | P188 Hulu Rajang, Sarawak | Billy Abit Joo (PRS) | 6,731 | 68.58% | Lucius Jimbun (IND) | 3,084 | 31.42% | 10,111 | 3,647 | 63.80% | ||
| 1999 | P189 Hulu Rajang, Sarawak | Billy Abit Joo (PRS) | 6,884 | 71.45% | Kumbong Langit (IND) | 2,751 | 28.55% | 9,878 | 4,133 | 61.66% | ||
| 2004 | P215 Hulu Rajang, Sarawak | Billy Abit Joo (PRS) | 6,949 | 67.91% | Bendindang Manjah (SNAP) | 3,283 | 32.09% | 10,416 | 3,666 | 60.61% | ||
| 2008 | P216 Hulu Rajang, Sarawak | Billy Abit Joo (PRS) | 6,590 | 59.82% | George Lagong (IND) | 4,426 | 40.18% | 11,164 | 2,164 | 63.09% | ||
Honours
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Malaysia :
Officer of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (KMN) (1998)[7]
Commander of the Order of Meritorious Service (PJN) – Datuk (2008)[8]
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References
edit- ^ a b Suhaini Aznam (7 March 2008). "Standing up for his folk". The Star. Archived from the original on 22 June 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
- ^ a b "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 6 September 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
- ^ Then, Stephen (27 July 2009). "M'sian politicians to go deep into Borneo to see Penan plight". The Star. Archived from the original on 31 August 2009. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
- ^ "Set up forest reserves for Penans, Government urged". The Star. 30 October 2008. Archived from the original on 22 June 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
- ^ "Mystery solved – it was Billy Abit". The Star. 26 October 2008. Archived from the original on 22 June 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
- ^ Sibon, Peter (30 March 2013). "Hulu Rajang a Barisan stronghold — Ugak". Borneo Post. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
- ^ "Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 1998" (PDF). www.istiadat.gov.my.
- ^ "Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 2008" (PDF). www.istiadat.gov.my.