Abu Zahar Ujang
This is a Malay name; the name Ujang is a patronymic, not a family name, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Abu Zahar.
| Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Abu Zahar Ujang | |
|---|---|
| President of the Dewan Negara | |
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In office 26 April 2010 – 25 April 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Wong Foon Meng |
| Succeeded by | Vigneswaran Sanasee |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan | |
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In office 1995–1999 | |
| Preceded by | Napsiah Omar (UMNO―BN) |
| Member of the Negeri Sembilan State Assembly for Pilah | |
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In office 1986–1995 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Abu Zahar bin Ujang Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia |
| Citizenship | Malaysian |
| Political party | United Malay National Organisation (UMNO)―Barisan Nasional |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Religion | Islam |
Tan Sri Abu Zahar bin Dato' Nika Ujang is a Malaysian politician. He is the current President of the Dewan Negara and is a former member of the Dewan Rakyat for the seat of Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan.[1]
Abu Zahar served in the State Assembly of Negeri Sembilan from 1986 to 1995, before being a member of federal Parliament from 1995 to 1999. After retiring, he became president of the Council of Former Elected Representatives (Mubarak).[2]
He was sworn in as President of the Senate on 26 April 2010.[1]
Election results
| Year | Barisan Nasional | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Abu Zahar Ujang (UMNO) | 24,485 | 82% | Mohd Yusof Abd Malik (S46) | 3,885 | 13% |
| Year | Barisan Nasional | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Abu Zahar Ujang (UMNO) | 4,824 | 62% | Tong Kin Chong (DAP) | 2,316 | 30% | ||
| 1990 | Abu Zahar Ujang (UMNO) | 6,135 | 65% | Abu Samail Katas (S46) | 2,955 | 32% |
References
- 1 2 Lee Yuk Peng (26 April 2010). "Abu Zahar sworn in as Senate president". The Star. Retrieved 26 April 2010.
- ↑ "Former Mubarak president Abu Zahar is new Senate president". The Star. 26 April 2010. Retrieved 7 June 2010.
- 1 2 "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 26 April 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
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