Celestine Ujang Jilan Explained

Tan Sri Celestine Ujang Jilan (c. 1947 – 10 January 2018) was a Malaysian politician from Sarawak. He served as a Sarawak Cabinet Minister (1974–81)[1] [2] including responsible for Housing and Land Development[3] and was later elected Speaker of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (1981–87).

He was married to Puan Sri Elizabeth Pawa. Together they have three daughters - Malvina, Angelina and Priscilla.[4] Datin Sri Angelina is the wife of Dato' Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi, Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs in the Perikatan Nasional government and former Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development in the Barisan Nasional government. He is also the Member of Parliament for Kapit.

Political career

Ujang was elected to represent the State Constituency of Kemena in the Sarawak State Assembly from 1974 to 2001. In the 1998 party elections, he won the post of Vice-President of the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), a component party of the Barisan Nasional ruling party, unopposed.[5] In 2007, Ujang retired from politics and did not seek reelection as Senior Vice-President.[1] [6] Ujang served as the Deputy Chairman of the Bintulu Development Authority.[7] from October 2003

Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI)

In 2003, Ujang was appointed to the Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) Panel of Advisers[8] After retiring from politics, Ujang was elected Deputy President in the Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Honours

Death

Ujang died at the age of 70 on 10 January 2018 at a private hospital in Kuching, Sarawak.[13] [14] [15]

Entitled name after Tan Sri Celestine Ujang

References

  1. Web site: Adenan won't seek re-election as veep. thestar.com.my. 10 January 2018.
  2. http://www.harbour.com.my/annual_reports/annual_report2012.pdf Harbour-Link Group Berhad 2012 Annual Report
  3. Web site: I've lost a 'beloved brother', says Zahid over passing of Celestine Ujang. 12 January 2018. The Star Online. 2018-01-19.
  4. News: Ahmad Zahid pays last respects to Celestine Ujang. 12 January 2018. The Malay Mail Online. 2018-01-19.
  5. Web site: Awang Tengah Withdraws From Veep Post In Favour Of Adenan. Utusan Online. 10 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180111002146/http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=1998&dt=0831&pub=Utusan_Express&sec=Home_News&pg=hn_05.htm. 11 January 2018. dead.
  6. Web site: Focus on Taib and Sarawak's future. www.thesundaily.my. 10 January 2018.
  7. Web site: Official Website of Bintulu Development Authority. www.bda.gov.my. en. 10 January 2018.
  8. Web site: Linggi elected DCCI president. netinc.net.my. 10 January 2018.
  9. Web site: Senarai penerima darjah kebesaran sempena Hari Keputeraan Agong. petanghot.blogspot.my. 10 January 2018.
  10. Web site: Senarai Nama Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 2013 - Panglima Setia Mahkota. Ceremonies & International Conventions Division, Prime Minister's Department. 10 January 2018.
  11. Web site: Federal awards: Michelle Yeoh now a ‘Tan Sri’ – Malaysia Today. Webmaster. MT. www.malaysia-today.net. 10 January 2018.
  12. Web site: Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat. 2018-08-24. 2019-07-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20190719195551/http://www.istiadat.gov.my/index.php/component/semakanlantikanskp. dead.
  13. News: Celestine Ujang passes away. 2018-01-10. Borneo Post Online. 2018-01-19. en-US.
  14. News: Former Sarawak Speaker dies after long illness. 2018-01-10. 2018-01-10.
  15. News: Celestine Ujang passes away. 2018-01-10. BorneoPost Online. 10 January 2018.

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