Dunstan Endawie Enchana
| Datuk Amar Dustan Endawie Enchana | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Chief Minister of Sarawak | |
|
In office 1977–1979 | |
| Preceded by | Post created |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Tajem |
| 2nd President of Sarawak National Party | |
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In office 1974 – June 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Kalong Ningkan |
| Succeeded by | James Wong Kim Min |
| Member of the Sarawak State Assembly for Krian | |
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In office 1963–1979 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
25 July 1937 Malupa, Krian, Saratok, Kingdom of Sarawak |
| Died |
11 April 2014 (aged 76) Saratok, Sarawak, Malaysia |
| Political party | Sarawak National Party (SNAP) |
| Spouse(s) | Piling Endawie |
| Children | 5 daughters, 3 sons |
| Occupation | Politician |
Datuk Amar Dunstan Endawie Enchana (25 July 1937 – 11 April 2014) was a Malaysian politician from Sarawak, former teacher and a member of the Iban people. He served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Sarawak from 1977 until 1979.[1][2] Endawie also served as a member of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly for the Krian constituency and the President of the now defunct Sarawak National Party (SNAP) during his political career.[2] He was also a member of the several Sarawak state cabinets, including a tenure as state Minister for Local Government.[2]
Early political career
Endawie began his career in Sarawak politics during the British colonial era.[1] In 1963, he became a state cabinet minister under the first Chief Minister of Sarawak, Stephen Kalong Ningkan.[3] Endawie became the President of the Sarawak National Party (SNAP) during the 1970s, a post he held until June 1980.[1] Under Endawie leadership, SNAP became a member of the Barisan Nasional in 1976.[2] Endawie also recruited several notable figures into SNAP, including Daniel Tajem, the former Vice-President of SNAP, whom Endawie persuaded to enter politics in 1968.[2] Dunstan Endawie served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Sarawak from 1976 to 1979 under Chief Minister Abdul Rahman Ya'kub.[1][2][3]
Malaysian High Commissioner to New Zealand
Endawie entered into the diplomatic field after retiring from active state politics. He was appointed as the High Commissioner of Malaysia to New Zealand.[1] Endawie was the first ethnic Iban to become a Malaysian High Commissioner to another country.[3]
Death
Dunstan Endawie died at approximately 4 a.m. at Saratok District Hospital on 11 April 2014, at the age of 76.[2] Endawie, who was a resident of Letong Sawa, Saratok, was survived by his wife, Datin Amar Piling Endawie, and five children.[2][3] His funeral was held on 18 April 2014, in Taman Indah in Saratok.[1][2] He was buried at Saratok Memorial Hill cemetery in Bukit Perabun, Saratok.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Ji, Yu (11 April 2014). "Former Sarawak deputy chief minister Dunstan Endawie dies at 79". The Star (Malaysia). Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Former DCM Dunstan Endawie passes on at 78". Borneo Post. 12 April 2014. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 Valentine, TS (12 April 2014). "Former DCM Dunstan Endawie dies aged 77". New Sarawak Tribune. Retrieved 6 May 2014.