Jamaluddin Jarjis


Jamaluddin bin Mohd Jarjis was a Malaysian politician, diplomat and Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation. He served as the Chairman of the 1 Malaysia Peoples' Housing and Malaysian special envoy to the U.S.

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:
Jamaluddin was married to a dentist, Puan Sri Datin Sri Dr. Kalsom Ismail, a renowned hardliner. They had four children.
Jamaluddin died in April 2015. In August 2018, his 83-year-old mother Aminah Abdullah has sought the Syariah Court to issue a faraid certificate to seek her share of her late son's estate said to be worth at least RM2.1 billion.

Education

Jamaluddin Jarjis completed his secondary education in Sultan Abu Bakar School, Kuantan

Death

On 4 April 2015, Jamaluddin Jarjis was killed when an AS 3655N2 Dauphin 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

Honours

Honours of Malaysia