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Sapawi Ahmad

b. 1954

Malaysian politician

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About Sapawi Ahmad

Born 1954. Sapawi Ahmad is a Malaysian politician.

Yang Berbahagia Datuk Sapawi bin Haji Amat Wasali @ Ahmad (born 5 July 1956) is a Malaysian politician. He was the Member of the Parliament of Malaysia for the Sipitang constituency in Sabah, representing the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) in the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition from 2008 to May 2018. He currently an official member of GAGASAN, a component party of GRS since January 2024. He become supreme council members of both GRS Sindumin-Sipitang and GAGASAN RAKYAT Sipitang.

Sapawi was elected to Parliament in the 2008 election, replacing the UMNO incumbent Yusof Yacob in the seat of Sipitang. Before entering federal politics, Sapawi was an Assistant Minister in the Sabah State Government. |Year |Constituency

|Votes |Pct

|Votes |Pct |Ballots cast |Majority |Turnout

| Yusof Yacob (WARISAN)

51.90%

| Patrick Sadom (PHRS)

Honours

Justice of the Peace (2014)

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Important facts

Born
5 July 1954, Sipitang
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Malaysia
Education
National University of Malaysia
Positions held
Member of the Dewan Rakyat

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sapawi Ahmad?

Malaysian politician

When was Sapawi Ahmad born?

Sapawi Ahmad was born on 5 July 1954 in Sipitang.

What is Sapawi Ahmad's occupation?

Sapawi Ahmad is a politician.

What nationality is Sapawi Ahmad?

Sapawi Ahmad is Malaysian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sapawi Ahmad

· Wikidata: Q7420935

· DBpedia: Sapawi Ahmad

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