Jamaluddin Jarjis
Yang Berhormat Dato' Sri Jamaluddin Jarjis | |
|---|---|
| Malaysian Minister Of Science, Technology and Innovation. | |
| In office 24 March 2004 – 18 March 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Unknown |
| Succeeded by | Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili |
| Member of Parliament for Rompin | |
| Assumed office 24 March 2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 May 1951 Pekan Pahang |
| Political party | United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) part of Barisan Nasional |
| Spouse | Datin Sri Dr Kalsom Ismail |
| Children | 4 |
| Occupation | Engineer Member of Parliament |
Yang Berhormat Dato' Sri Dr. Jamaludin b Dato' Mohd Jarjis is a Malaysian politician and the former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation in the Cabinet of Malaysia.
Political career
Jamaluddin has been the Member of Parliament for Rompin, Pahang since 1990. He was elected to the UMNO Supreme Council in May 2000. This election increased his prominence in Malaysian politics.
Political Achievements
Jamaluddin Jarjis oversaw[1] one of the most significant achievement of modern Malaysia [2] , the Angkasawan program. The Angkasawan program is an initiative by the Malaysian government to send the first Malaysian to space. It resulted in Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor becoming the first Malaysian in space on October 10, 2007, when he blasted off to the International Space Station on board Soyuz TMA-11.
Jamaludin Jarjis who at the time was the Science, Technology and Innovation Minister said that the Angkasawan program "... is not merely a project to send a Malaysian into space. After 50 years of independence, we need a new shift and a new advantage to be more successful as a nation.
"We want to awe and inspire, and spur Malaysians to attain greater success by embracing science and technology."[3].
Cabinet Positions
The various cabinet positions that Jamaluddin has held since November 2002 include:
- November 2002 - Second Finance Minister
- January 2004 - Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs.
- March 2004 - 2008 Minister Of Science, Technology and Innovation.
Family
Jamaluddin is married to Datin Sri Dr Kalsom Ismail. They have four children.
References
- ^ Bernama First Malaysian Goes Into Space, Nation Sets History October 10, 2007
- ^ The Star OnlineMoments . . . there were plenty December 28 2007.
- ^ Bernama First Malaysian Goes Into Space, Nation Sets History October 10, 2007