Jamilah Anu
Jamilah binti Anu (Jawi: جميلة بنت آنو; born 14 August 1955) is a Malaysian politician who served as Member of Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Tanjong Datu from March 2017 to December 2021. [1][2] She is also the widow and the second wife of fifth Chief Minister of Sarawak, Adenan Satem.[3][4]
Jamilah Anu | |
|---|---|
| جميلة انو | |
| Member of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly for Tanjong Datu | |
| In office 9 March 2017 – 18 December 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Adenan Satem |
| Succeeded by | TBD |
| Majority | 6,573 (2017) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jamilah binti Anu 14 August 1955 Bau, Crown Colony of Sarawak (now Sarawak, Malaysia) |
| Citizenship | Malaysian |
| Political party | Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) |
| Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) (until 2018) Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) (since 2018) |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sabah |
| Occupation | Politician |
Politics
In 2017, Jamilah was elected as the MLA of Tanjong Datu after she successfully defended the seat in the by-election[5] triggered by the sudden demise[6] of the incumbent MLA, who was also her husband Adenan Satem.[7]
References
- Esther Landau (9 March 2017). "Jamilah sworn in as Tanjong Datu assemblyman". New Straits Times. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- "BN wins by bigger majority". Bernama. The Sun Daily. 19 February 2017. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- "Adenan Satem's widow is BN's candidate for Tanjong Datu". Astro Awani. 3 May 2019. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- Rudi Affendi Khalik (2 February 2019). "Tidak sedikit pun berasa kecewa – Aziz Adenan" (in Malay). Sarawak Voice. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- "Tanjong Datu by-election to be held on Feb 18". Astro Awani. 19 January 2017. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- "Sarawak CM Adenan Satem dies, aged 72". Malaysiakini. 11 January 2017. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- John Teo (29 May 2021). "Jamilah Anu is no ordinary assemblywoman". New Straits Times. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
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