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Malaysian politician (1944–2017) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Adenan bin Haji Satem (Jawi: حاج عدنان بن حاج صتيم; 27 January 1944 – 11 January 2017), popularly known as Tok Nan, was a Malaysian politician who served as the fifth chief minister of Sarawak from March 2014 to his death in January 2017. During his tenure, Adenan held the position as the President of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), which is part of the Barisan Nasional coalition.[1] He was of Malay descent.[2][3] He is referred to as the Father of Sarawak Unity (Bapa Perpaduan Sarawak).[4]
In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Satem is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Adenan. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Quick Facts 5th Chief Minister of Sarawak, Governor ...
Adenan Satem | |
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عدنان صتيم | |
5th Chief Minister of Sarawak | |
In office 1 March 2014 – 11 January 2017 | |
Governor | Abdul Taib Mahmud |
Deputy | See list
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Preceded by | Abdul Taib Mahmud |
Succeeded by | Abang Johari Openg |
President of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu | |
In office 1 March 2014 – 11 January 2017 | |
Preceded by | Abdul Taib Mahmud |
Succeeded by | Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg |
Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Batang Sadong | |
In office 2004–2008 | |
Preceded by | Sukinam Domo |
Succeeded by | Nancy Shukri |
Majority | 9,732 (2004) |
Member of the Sarawak State Assembly for Tanjung Datu | |
In office 20 May 2006 – 11 January 2017 | |
Preceded by | Ranum Mina |
Succeeded by | Jamilah Anu |
Majority | 4,136 (2006) 3,216 (2011) |
Member of the Sarawak State Assembly for Muara Tuang | |
In office 1979–2006 | |
Succeeded by | Mohamad Ali Mahmud |
Majority | 8,272 (1991) 9,708 (2001) |
Sarawak Minister with Special Functions | |
In office 6 June 2011 – 28 February 2014 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Office vacant |
Personal details | |
Born | Adenan bin Satem (1944-01-27)27 January 1944 Kuching, Empire of Japan (now Malaysia) |
Died | 11 January 2017(2017-01-11) (aged 72) Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia |
Resting place | Samariang Muslim Cemetery, Kuching, Malaysia |
Citizenship | Malaysian |
Political party | Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu |
Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional |
Spouse | Jamilah Anu |
Children | 4 (including Azizul) |
Alma mater | University of Adelaide (LLB) |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Lawyer |
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