Sulaiman Taha
This is a Malay name; the name Taha is a patronymic, not a family name, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Sulaiman.
| Sulaiman Taha | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Johor State Legislative Assembly for Tenang, Labis | |
|
In office March 2004 – December 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Ibrahim Daud (UMNO-BN) |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Personal details | |
| Died |
17 December 2010 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Political party | UMNO–BN |
| Occupation | Politician |
Datuk Sulaiman Taha (died 17 December 2010, aged 59[1]) was a Malaysian politician. He was a member of the Johor State Legislative Assembly from 2004 until his death in 2010.[2] He was a member of the United Malay National Organisation in the Barisan Nasional coalition, and held the seat for Tenang.[3] He served as assistant secretary of Umno Youth from 1987 to 1993 and as executive secretary of the Johor Umno liaison committee from 1994 to 1997.[4]
Election results
| Year | Government | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Sulaiman Taha (UMNO) | 7,655 | 75% | Md Saim Siran (PAS) | 2,138 | 21% | ||
| 2008 | Sulaiman Taha (UMNO) | 6,367 | 60% | Md Saim Siran (PAS) | 3,875 | 36% | ||
Family
Sulaiman Taha was married to Seri Noraini Yaakop and had seven children: son Aiman Azri Taha and daughters Marsila, Marliza, Marina, Miza Liyana Taha, Miza Qamarina and Miza Husna.[4]
References
- ↑ Gasper, Desiree Tresa (18 December 2010). "Sulaiman remembered for his flair with words". The Star. Star Publications. Retrieved 18 December 2010.
- ↑ "Tenang assemblyman in stable condition". Malaysia Today/Bernama. 16 December 2010. Retrieved 18 December 2010.
- ↑ "Johor state assemblyman Sulaiman Taha passes away". The Star (Malaysia). Star Publications (Malaysia) Berhad. 17 December 2010. Retrieved 18 December 2010.
- 1 2 "Sulaiman Taha laid to rest". Malaysiakini. 17 December 2010. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ↑ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 18 December 2010.
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