Richard Riot Jaem
| Yang Berhormat Datuk Richard Riot Jaem MP | |
|---|---|
| Malaysian Minister of Human Resources | |
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Assumed office 16 May 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Subramaniam Sathasivam |
| Malaysian Deputy Foreign Minister | |
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In office 4 June 2010 – 15 May 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Lee Chee Leong |
| Succeeded by | Hamzah Zainuddin |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Serian, Sarawak | |
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Assumed office 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Lainus Andrew Luwak |
| Deputy President of Sarawak United Peoples' Party | |
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Assumed office 12 December 2011 | |
| President |
Peter Chin Fah Kui Sim Kui Hian |
| Preceded by | Law Hieng Ding |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1 December 1951 Serian, Crown Colony of Sarawak |
| Nationality |
 Malaysia |
| Political party | SUPP—Barisan Nasional |
| Spouse(s) | Mincha @ Kayen Lingeng |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Religion | Christian (Roman Catholic) |
Datuk Richard Riot Jaem (born 1 December 1951) is a Malaysian politician. He is the federal Minister for Human Resources and the Member of the Parliament of Malaysia for the Serian constituency in Sarawak.[1] He has also served as Chairman of the Sarawak Rivers Board.[2] He is the Deputy President of the Sarawak United Peoples' Party (SUPP).
Parliamentary career
Riot first won the Serian seat in 1990 as an independent, but was elected in 1995 on a Barisan Nasional ticket.[3] After the 2008 election, there was speculation that Riot would defect to the opposition People's Justice Party; however, Riot denied the speculation and the move never materialised.[4][5]
Ministerial career
After serving for more than 20 years as a backbencher, Riot was appointed as Deputy Foreign Minister in a minor Cabinet reshuffle on 1 June 2010.[6] In 2013 he was promoted to the full ministry as Minister for Human Resources.[7]
Party posts
During SUPP's triennial assembly in 2011, Riot was elected as the party's first non-Chinese deputy president.[8]
Election results
| Year | Government | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | William Aham | 7,664 | 41% | Richard Riot Jaem (IND) | 10,349 | 56% | ||
| 1995 | Richard Riot Jaem (SUPP) | 12,116 | 59% | Marcellus Munjan (IND) | 4,562 | 22% | ||
| 1999 | Richard Riot Jaem (SUPP) | 12,491 | 69% | Anthony Polycarp Munjan (STAR) | 4,040 | 22% | ||
| 2004 | Richard Riot Jaem (SUPP) | 13,960 | 75% | Henry Ginai Langgi (IND) | 4,265 | 23% | ||
| 2008 | Richard Riot Jaem (SUPP) | 15,793 | 85% | Belayong Jayang (SNAP) | 2,366 | 13% | ||
| 2013 | Richard Riot Jaem (SUPP) | 19,494 | 74% | Edward Andrew Luak (DAP) | 6,343 | 24% | ||
References
- ↑ "DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Malaysia). Retrieved 26 September 2015.
- ↑ Wong, Jack (4 November 2004). "Cut fares, boatmen warned". The Star. Star Publications. Retrieved 11 April 2010.
- 1 2 "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 6 September 2011. Retrieved 11 April 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout (including votes for other candidates not listed).
- ↑ "I'm not crossing over, says Serian MP". The Star. Star Publications. 23 March 2008. Retrieved 11 April 2010.
- ↑ Suhaini Aznam (18 May 2008). "Hop-ing for a better future". The Star. Star Publications. Retrieved 11 April 2010.
- ↑ "Appointment A Gawai Gift, says Riot". BERNAMA. 2 June 2010.
- ↑ "Richard Riot Promoted To Full Minister". BERNAMA. 16 May 2013.
- ↑ "Peter Chin elected SUPP chief". New Straits Times. 12 December 2011.
