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James Dawos Mamit

1948 – 2019

Malaysian politician

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About James Dawos Mamit

Lived 1948 – 2019 (aged 70). James Dawos Mamit was a Malaysian politician.

James Dawos Mamit (4 November 1948 – 9 July 2019) was a Malaysian politician. He was the Member of Parliament of Malaysia for the Mambong constituency in Sarawak, representing the United Traditional Bumiputera Party (PBB). He was also the former Deputy Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water in the Barisan Nasional coalition government.

Dawos was appointed as Deputy Minister of Tourism on 14 December 2009, replacing Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Taib. As a backbencher, he had promoted the preservation of Bidayuh language and culture.

On 16 May 2013, after his victory in the 13th General Election, he was appointed as Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment.

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Important facts

Born
4 November 1948, Kuala Lumpur
Birth century
20th century
Died
9 July 2019, Sarawak
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Malaysia
Positions held
Member of the Dewan Rakyat

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Dawos Mamit?

Malaysian politician (1948–2019)

When was James Dawos Mamit born?

James Dawos Mamit was born on 4 November 1948 in Kuala Lumpur.

When did James Dawos Mamit die?

James Dawos Mamit died on 9 July 2019 in Sarawak.

What was James Dawos Mamit's occupation?

James Dawos Mamit was a politician.

What nationality was James Dawos Mamit?

James Dawos Mamit was Malaysian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Dawos Mamit

· Wikidata: Q6132446

· DBpedia: James Dawos Mamit

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