Yang Berhormat Tuan Haji Ahmad Johnie bin Zawawi (born 1 June 1963) is a Malaysian politician who has served as the Chairman of Indah Water since May 2020 and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Igan since May 2018. He is a member of the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), a component party of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and formerly Barisan Nasional (BN) coalitions.
Early career
Johnie was born in Daro, Mukah, Crown Colony of Sarawak on 1 June 1963. He obtained a bachelor's degree in political science from National University of Malaysia (UKM) in 1986.[1][2] He worked at the Royal Malaysian Customs Department from 1988 to 2000 before serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of The Sarawak Press and Warta Distributions from 2000 to 2004 as well as of the WHS Holdings from 2004 to 2015.[1]
Political career
In the 2018 general election, Ahmad Johnie was nominated by BN to contest for the Igan federal seat. He won the seat and was elected to the Parliament as the Igan MP for the first term after defeating Andri Zulkarnaen Hamden of Pakatan Harapan (PH) by a majority of 8,495 votes in a landslide victory.[3]
On 17 May 2020, Ahmad Johnie was appointed the Chairman of Indah Water by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.[2]
In the 2022 general election, Ahmad Johnie was nominated by GPS to defend the Igan seat. He defended the seat and was reelected to the Parliament as the Igan MP for the second term after Andri Zulkarnaen of PH in a rematch by a majority of 14,662 votes in another landslide victory.
Personal life
Ahmad Johnie has three children with his wife.[1] He is of Melanau descent.[1]
Election results
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | P207 Igan | Ahmad Johnie Zawawi (PBB) | 10,538 | 83.76% | Andri Zulkarnaen Hamden (AMANAH) | 2,043 | 16.24% | 12,996 | 8,495 | 66.33% | ||
| 2022 | Ahmad Johnie Zawawi (PBB) | 15,824 | 93.16% | Andri Zulkarnaen Hamden (AMANAH) | 1,162 | 6.84% | 17,286 | 14,662 | 61.10% | |||
Honours
Malaysia :
Recipient of the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal (2024)
Officer of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (KMN) (2021)[4]
Sarawak :
Companion of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak (JBS) (2022)
References
- ^ a b c d "Pengalaman politik di Parlimen Igan aset besar Ahmad Johnie". 24 April 2018. Archived from the original on 26 August 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Igan MP's appointment as chairman of national GLC marks historical first". 16 May 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ^ "Sinar Harian on Facebook". 9 May 2018. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ^ "Senarai Penerima Kesatria Mangku Negara Tahun 2021" (PDF). www.istiadat.gov.my.
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