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Biography
Tan Sri Dato' Sri Dr. Ir. Hj. Jamaluddin bin Mohd. Jarjis (25 May 1951 – 4 April 2015) was a Malaysian politician and Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation. He served as the Chairman of 1 Malaysia Peoples' Housing (PR1MA), and Malaysian special envoy to the US.
Political career
Jamaluddin was a Member of Parliament for Rompin, Pahang from 1990 until his death. He was elected to the UMNO Supreme Council in May 2000.
While serving as Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Jamaluddin oversaw the Angkasawan program, which resulted in Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor becoming the first Malaysian in space on 10 October 2007, when he blasted off to the International Space Station on board Soyuz TMA-11.
Cabinet positions
Jamaluddin held various positions in the Cabinet of Malaysia:
- Second Minister of Finance (November 2002 – January 2004)
- Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (January 2004 – March 2004)
- Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (March 2004 – March 2008)
- Malaysian Ambassador to the United States with ministerial status (July 2009 – February 2012)
- "Two new Ministers, one new deputy". The Star. Star Publications. 20 November 2002. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
- Bernama First Malaysian Goes Into Space, Nation Sets History 10 October 2007
Family
Jamaluddin was married to a dentist, Puan Sri Datin Sri Dr. Kalsom Ismail. They had three children.
Education
Jamaluddin Jarjis completed his secondary education in Sultan Abu Bakar School (SABS), Kuantan
Death
On 4 April 2015, Jamaluddin Jarjis was killed when a AS 3655N2 Dauphin (Registration Number 9M-1GB) crashed into a jungle at Jalan Sungai Lalang in Kampung Pasir Baru near Semenyih, Selangor. Among those were killed including a businessman, CEO of SP Baiduri Sdn Bhd, Tan Huat Seang and also a Private Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office, Azlin Alias. His body was buried at Makam Pahlawan, located inside Masjid Negara compound, Kuala Lumpur.
Election results
| Year | Barisan Nasional | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Jamaluddin Jarjis (UMNO) | 20,994 | 71% | Salim Ahmad (PAS) | 17,579 | 26% | ||
| 1995 | Jamaluddin Jarjis (UMNO) | 18,531 | 73% | Yahya Awang (PAS) | 5,706 | 23% | ||
| 1999 | Jamaluddin Jarjis (UMNO) | 15,907 | 60% | Mazlan Mohamed Yasin (PAS) | 9,879 | 37% | ||
| 2004 | Jamaluddin Jarjis (UMNO) | 19,359 | 64% | Sukri Ahmad (PAS) | 10,009 | 33% | ||
| 2008 | Jamaluddin Jarjis (UMNO) | 21,308 | 65% | Mazlan Mohamed Yasin (PAS) | 10,629 | 32% | ||
| 2013 | Jamaluddin Jarjis (UMNO) | 30,040 | 66.8% | Nuridah Mohd Salleh (PAS) | 14,926 | 33.2% |