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Abang (given Name)
Abang is a Malaysian given name. Notable people with the name include: * Abang Haji Abdillah (1862–1946), Malaysian politician in Sarawak *Abang Abu Bakar, former Member of Parliament for Asajaya, Sarawak *Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim (born 1959), Malaysian lawyer, the sixth Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak * Dayang Noor Camelia Abang Khalid (born 1974), Malaysian singer and model *Abang Abdul Rahman Johari Abang Openg (born 1950), Malaysian politician, Premier of Sarawak *Abang Openg Abang Openg bin Abang Sapiee (; 7 October 1905 – 28 March 1969) was a Malaysian politician who served as the first Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak from September 1963 to his death in March 1969. He assumed the newly established post followi ... (1905–1969), Malaysian politician, the first Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak * Abang Muhammad Salahuddin (1921–2022), Malaysian politician, the third Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak * Abang Norsillmy Taha (born 1978), Bruneian retired footballer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abang Haji Abdillah
Datu Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah (13 October 1862 – 21 November 1946) was a Sarawakian politician in Sarawak who participated in the movement opposing cessation to the British Empire. He was the son of Datu Bandar Abang Haji Mohammad Kassim; who served as mayor of Kuching under the White Rajah's administration. He was also the grandson of Datu Bandar Abang Haji Bolhassan and a descendant of Datu Patinggi Ali who fought to achieve Sarawak's independence from Brunei. After the death of his father in Mecca, in 1922, he was given the title Datu Muda. In 1924, he became the Datu Bandar and then in 1939, he was given the title Datu Patinggi. Anti-cession movement Abdillah stated his support for the anti-cession movement of Sarawak as such: ''"My people and I would never agree with the cession of Sarawak to the British Crown!...We cherish the independence of this state where we were born..."'' ''"Saya dan rakyat tidak bersetuju dengan penyerahan Sarawak kepada Tanah Jajahan Mahko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abang Abu Bakar
Abang Abu Bakar bin Abang Mustapha ( Jawi: ابڠ ابو بكر بن ابڠ مصطفى; 28 June 1941 – 4 December 2023) was a Malaysian politician who was Minister in the Prime Minister's Department from 1999 to 2003 and a Member of Parliament for Kuala Rajang, Sarawak. Education Abu Bakar received his primary school education in St Thomas's School, Kuching then went further with his secondary school education to the premier Malay College Kuala Kangsar. His later education was at King's College, Warrnambool, Australia, University of Adelaide, South Australia and Inner Temple, London and International Management Centre for his MBA which he received in 1990. Career Abu Bakar was the Managing Director of Progressive Insurance Sdn Bhd, Executive Secretary of Sarawak Alliance Party in 1970, MLA for Kuching Barat (1973–1981) and Satok (1979–1981). He was also the Speaker of the State Council from 1976 to 1981, Member of Parliament for Paloh (1981–1990) and Kuala Rajang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim
Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abang Iskandar bin Abang Hashim ( Jawi: أبانغ إسكندر بن أبانغ هاشم; born 3 July 1959) is a Malaysian jurist and lawyer who serves as the twelfth President of the Court of Appeal. He previously served as the Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak (CJSS). Early life and education Abang Hashim was born on 3 July 1959 in Sibu, Crown Colony of Sarawak (present-day Sarawak, Malaysia). He graduated from the University of Malaya with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.). Career Abang Hashim's career in the Judicial and Legal Service began on 1 August 1983 when he was appointed as a magistrate in Miri, Sarawak. In the same year, he also served in the magistrates' court of Limbang before being transferred to the equivalent court in his hometown of Sibu in the 1984. In 1989, Abang Hashim crossed to serve in the Sarawak Legal Aid Bureau. Nevertheless, he was to return to the judicial service the following year having been made a Sessions Court judge a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dayang Noor Camelia Abang Khalid
Datin Seri Dayang Nur Camelia binti Tan Sri Abang Khalid (born 20 June 1974) also known as Camelia is a Malaysian singer and model. She was the first Malaysian to be signed to Universal Music. Her first album, ''Camelia'', won the Best New Artist and Best Vocal Performance in an Album awards from Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM). From 2003, she was the Malaysian spokesmodel for L'Oréal. She has also been the spokesmodel for TAG Heuer, Wacoal, Epson, Pantene and Omega. Discography Albums TV program * ''Casa Impian'' (Astro Ria Astro Ria is a 24-hour Southeast Asian Malay language television channel exclusive to the Astro satellite television provider. It was one of the first 22 channels to be launched on Astro in 1996. Astro Ria offered mainly dramas & reality show ...; 1998 - 2006) Awards * Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM) 1998 ** Best New Artist ** Best Vocal Performance in an Album for "Camelia" Personal life She was married to Mohd Ehsan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abang Abdul Rahman Johari Abang Openg
Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Abang Openg (born 4 August 1950), also known as Abang Johari or Abang Jo, is a Malaysian politician who has served as the sixth and current Premier of Sarawak since 2017. A member of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu, he has been the party's president since 2017 and has represented Gedong in the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly since 2021. Born in Limbang into a political family, Abang Johari earned a master's degree in business administration from Brunel University. He previously represented Satok from 1981 to 2021. He assumed the premiership (then titled Chief Minister) following the death of his predecessor, Adenan Satem, in January 2017. He has also served as the first chairman of Gabungan Parti Sarawak since its formation in June 2018, following its split from Barisan Nasional. The new coalition achieved a landslide victory in the 2021 Sarawak state election, winning 76 out of 82 seats in the State Legislative Assembly. Abang Johari has bee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abang Openg
Abang Openg bin Abang Sapiee (; 7 October 1905 – 28 March 1969) was a Malaysian politician who served as the first Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak from September 1963 to his death in March 1969. He assumed the newly established post following Sarawak's independence from Great Britain and the formation of Malaysia in 1963. He is the father to Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg, the current Premier of Sarawak. Early life and education Abang Openg was born on 7 October 1905 in Kampung Bandarsah, Kuching, Sarawak, during the White Rajahs of Brooke dynasty's rule. He came from a Malay family with historical involvement in local leadership. His ancestry includes Datu Patinggi Ali and Datu Patinggi Abdul Ghafur, who held leadership positions during the Brooke administration in Sarawak.. Growing up in an era when educational opportunities for Bumiputeras were scarce, Abang Openg faced the challenge of limited formal schooling. Despite these obstacles, he attended the Governme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abang Muhammad Salahuddin
Abang Muhammad Salahuddin bin Abang Barieng (''né'' Louis anak Barieng; ; 27 August 1921 – 28 January 2022) was a Malaysian politician who served as the third Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak from 1977 to 1981, and as the sixth Yang di-Pertua Negeri from 2001 to 2014. He was the first Yang di-Pertua Negeri to hold the post twice, as well as the oldest elected to the office. Early life Born in 1921 at Kampung Nangka, Sibu, Raj of Sarawak (present-day Sarawak, Malaysia) Abang Muhammad Salahuddin, or Abang Louis, was the only son of Abang Barieng Abang Anyut, a well-known figure in the Third Division (present-day Sibu Division), who had a bloodline with famous state leader Temenggung Jugah Barieng. Abang Louis later changed his name to his Islam one after his conversion. After the Japanese occupation, he worked as Municipal Inspector until 1947 under the new British colonial administration. He continued in the public service under the National Registration Department and the P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abang Norsillmy Taha
Abang Nor Sillmy bin Abang Haji Taha (born 11 August 1978) is a Bruneian retired footballer. He was a member of the Brunei national representative team for the Malaysian league that won the 1999 Malaysia Cup. He is a versatile player who has played at various positions throughout his career. Club career Brunei Initially a central defender, Norsillmy was a relative newcomer to the Brunei squad that was competing in the Malaysian M-League in 1999, coached by Englishman David Booth. Although they finished seventh in Premier One, they began a hot streak in the subsequent Malaysia Cup campaign which concluded with winning the silverware, Brunei's first in 20 years of participation. Norsillmy played in that final, a 2-1 victory over Sarawak hosted at the Merdeka Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. Due to the restriction of import players in the following season, then coach Mick Jones started to place Norsillmy in attack, complimenting the diminutive Riwandi Wahit in a little-and-large c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
