Adenan Satem

Adenan Satem
عدنان صتيم
Adenan in 2016
5th Chief Minister of Sarawak
In office
1 March 2014 – 11 January 2017
GovernorAbdul Taib Mahmud
DeputyAlfred Jabu Numpang (1976–2016)[1]
Douglas Uggah Embas (2016–present)
Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg (2016–2017)
James Jemut Masing (2016–2021)[2]
Preceded byAbdul Taib Mahmud
Succeeded byAbang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg[3]
President of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu
In office
1 March 2014 – 11 January 2017
Preceded byAbdul Taib Mahmud
Succeeded byAbang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg
Member of the Malaysian Parliament
for Batang Sadong
In office
2004–2008
Preceded bySukinam Domo
Succeeded byNancy Shukri
Majority9,732 (2004)
Member of the Sarawak State Assembly
for Tanjung Datu
In office
20 May 2006 – 11 January 2017
Preceded byRanum Mina
Succeeded byJamilah Anu
Majority4,136 (2006)
3,216 (2011)
Member of the Sarawak State Assembly
for Muara Tuang
In office
1979–2006
Succeeded byMohamad Ali Mahmud
Majority8,272 (1991)
9,708 (2001)
Sarawak Minister with Special Functions
In office
6 June 2011 – 28 February 2014
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byOffice vacant
Personal details
Born
Adenan bin Satem

(1944-01-27)27 January 1944
Kuching, Empire of Japan (now Malaysia)
Died11 January 2017(2017-01-11) (aged 72)
Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
Resting placeSamariang Muslim Cemetery, Kuching, Malaysia
CitizenshipMalaysian
Political partyParti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu
Other political
affiliations
Barisan Nasional
SpouseJamilah Anu
Children4 (including Azizul)
Alma materUniversity of Adelaide (LLB)
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionLawyer

Adenan bin Haji Satem (Jawi: حاج عدنان بن حاج صتيم; 27 January 1944 – 11 January 2017), popularly known as Tok Nan, was a Malaysian politician who served as the fifth chief minister of Sarawak from March 2014 to his death in January 2017. During his tenure, Adenan held the position as the President of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), which is part of the Barisan Nasional coalition.[4] He was of Malay descent.[5][6] He is referred to as the Father of Sarawak Unity (Bapa Perpaduan Sarawak).[7]

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  2. ^ Adib Povera; Esther Landau (13 May 2016). "Sarawak unveils new cabinet lineup, featuring three deputy s". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on 14 May 2016. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  3. ^ "Abang Johari Ketua Menteri Sarawak yang baharu" (in Malay). Sinar Harian. 13 January 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
  4. ^ "Minos: Adenan will help SUPP and SPDP". The Borneo Post. 27 February 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
  5. ^ "Adenan Ketua Menteri Sarawak Kelima" (in Malay). mStar. 13 February 2014. Archived from the original on 9 March 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
  6. ^ Zabidi Saidi (14 February 2014). "Adenan Satem: Pilihan Siapa?" (in Malay). Free Malaysia Today. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
  7. ^ "Talks on devolution of power highlight of Adenan Satem's leadership". Bernama. Astro Awani. 13 January 2017. Retrieved 6 March 2024.