Awang Adek Hussin
Dato’ Seri Dr. Awang Adek bin Hussin (born 18 May 1956) is a Malaysian politician and diplomat. He is the former Malaysian Ambassador to the United States.[1] He was the Member of the Parliament of Malaysia for the Bachok constituency in Kelantan for one term from 2004 to 2008. Datuk Dr. Awang Adek bin Hussin is no longer an active politician he once was. He had relinquished all his party positions after the General Election in 2018. He remains active as an ordinary party member and is no longer active in party politics. Since 2018, his involvements focused mainly on corporate activities and has been chairmen on a few boards.
Awang Adek Hussin | |
|---|---|
| اواڠ اديق حسين | |
| Deputy Minister of Finance | |
| In office 10 April 2009 – 15 May 2013 Serving with Chor Chee Heung (2009–2010) Donald Lim Siang Chai (2010–2013) | |
| Monarchs | Mizan Zainal Abidin Abdul Halim |
| Prime Minister | Najib Razak |
| Minister | Najib Razak Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah |
| Preceded by | Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah |
| Succeeded by | Ahmad Maslan |
| Constituency | Senator |
| In office 14 February 2006 – 18 March 2008 Serving with Ng Yen Yen | |
| Monarchs | Sirajuddin Mizan Zainal Abidin |
| Prime Minister | Abdullah Ahmad Badawi |
| Minister | Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Nor Mohamed Yakcop |
| Preceded by | Tengku Putera Tengku Awang |
| Succeeded by | Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah |
| Constituency | Bachok |
| Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development | |
| In office 27 March 2004 – 14 February 2006 Serving with Tiki Lafe | |
| Monarch | Sirajuddin |
| Prime Minister | Abdullah Ahmad Badawi |
| Minister | Abdul Aziz Shamsuddin |
| Preceded by | Palanivel Govindasamy |
| Succeeded by | Zainal Abdidin Osman |
| Constituency | Bachok |
| 14th Malaysian Ambassador to the United States | |
| In office 31 March 2014 – 28 December 2016 | |
| Monarchs | Abdul Halim Muhammad V |
| Prime Minister | Najib Razak |
| Preceded by | Othman Hashim |
| Succeeded by | Zulhasnan Rafique |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Bachok | |
| In office 21 March 2004 – 8 March 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Wan Nik Wan Yusoff (PAS) |
| Succeeded by | Nasharudin Mat Isa (PAS) |
| Majority | 1,567 (2004) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Awang Adek bin Hussin 18 May 1956 Bachok, Kelantan, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia) |
| Citizenship | Malaysian |
| Political party | United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) |
| Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) Perikatan Nasional (PN) Muafakat Nasional (MN) |
| Spouse | Latifah Mohd Yusof |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | Sekolah Tuanku Abdul Rahman Drew University Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania |
Early life and education
Awang Adek was born in Bachok, Kelantan. Awang Adek holds degrees in mathematics and economics from Drew University of the United States and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and master's degree from Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Career
He began his career as a lecturer at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) from 1983 to 1985.
Later, he joined Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) from 1985 to 2001 with the last post as assistant governor.
He also served as Chairman Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) besides being loaned to Labuan Offshore Financial Services Authority as the first Director-General for two years beginning in 1996.
Involvement in politics
Awang Adek became active in politics when he was elected as Deputy UMNO leader for Bachok in 2001.
He has also been given the mandate to hold the UMNO Kelantan Treasurer post since 2003. In 2003, he was also appointed as UMNO Sponsor Chairman for Bachok and was unopposed in the election of the division this year.
He stood for the Bachok Parliamentary seat election in 2004, and after winning the seat, he was appointed Deputy Rural and Regional Development Minister until 2006 before he was appointed Deputy Finance Minister until April 2013.
While in the general election of 2008, he competed in two seats for Parliament and state assemblies but was defeated in both seat.[2]
On April 9, 2009, he was appointed senator and was reappointed for a second term on April 9, 2012.
Datuk Dr. Awang Adek bin Hussin is no longer an active politician he once was. He had relinquished all his party positions after the General Election in 2018. He remains active as an ordinary party member and is no longer active in party politics. Since 2018, his involvements focused mainly on corporate activities and has been chairmen on a few boards.
Cabinet positions
- Deputy Rural and Regional Development Minister (2004–2006)
- Deputy Finance Minister (2006–2013)[3]
- Senator (2011-2013)
Ambassador to the United States 2014-2016
On 31 March 2014, he was appointed the new ambassador to the United States by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah.[4]
Election results
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | N21 Perupok | Awang Adek Hussin (UMNO) | 8,235 | 46.42% | Omar Mohammed (PAS) | 9,505 | 53.58% | 18,024 | 1,270 | 85.76% | ||
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | P025 Bachok, Kelantan | Awang Adek Hussin (UMNO) | 23,341 | 51.74% | Wan Nik Wan Yusoff (PAS) | 21,774 | 48.26% | 46,335 | 1,567 | 83.76% | ||
| 2008 | Awang Adek Hussin (UMNO) | 25,934 | 47.35% | Nasharudin Mat Isa (PAS) | 28,835 | 52.65% | 55,724 | 2,901 | 85.98% | |||
| 2013 | Awang Adek Hussin (UMNO) | 35,218 | 49.86% | Ahmad Marzuk Shaary (PAS) | 35,419 | 50.14% | 71,792 | 201 | 88.02% | |||
| 2018 | Awang Adek Hussin (UMNO) | 32,896 | 44.48% | Nik Mohamad Abduh Nik Abd Aziz (PAS) | 36,188 | 48.93% | 75,945 | 3,292 | 82.01% | |||
| Zulkifli Zakaria (PPBM) | 4,880 | 6.60% | ||||||||||
Honours
- Malaysia :
- Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (JSM) (1999)
- Kelantan :
- Knight Commander of the Order of the Life of the Crown of Kelantan (DJMK) – Dato' (2003)[12]
- Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown of Kelantan (DPMK) – Dato' (2006)
- Pahang :
- Grand Knight of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (SIMP) - formerly Dato', now Dato' Indera (2003)[13]
- Malacca :
- Companion Class I of the Exalted Order of Malacca (DMSM) – Datuk (1999)
- Knight Commander of the Order of Malacca (DCSM) – Datuk Wira (2007)[14]
- Perlis :
- Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Perlis (SPMP) – Dato' Seri (2022)[15]
- Penang :
- Commander of the Order of the Defender of State (DGPN) - Dato' Seri (2022)[16]
See also
- Perupok (state constituency) (renamed Pantai Irama)
- Bachok (federal constituency)
References
- ^ Awang Adek is new Malaysian ambassador to United States
- ^ Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum ke-12 October 3, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Maklumat Ahli Parlimen
- ^ Pelantikan Duta Besar baru ke Amerika Syarikat
- ^ a b "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 4 February 2017. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
- ^ a b "Malaysia General Election". undiinfo Malaysian Election Data. Malaysiakini. Retrieved 4 February 2017. Results only available from the 2004 election.
- ^ "KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM 13". Sistem Pengurusan Maklumat Pilihan Raya Umum (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
- ^ . www.myundi.com.my. Archived from the original on 31 March 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ . Utusan Malaysia. Archived from the original on 21 March 2018. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
- ^ "SEMAKAN KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM KE - 14" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 17 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
- ^ "The Star Online GE14". The Star. Retrieved 24 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
- ^ "Kelantan Sultan's honours list". The Star. 31 March 2003. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ "Pahang royalty heads state honours list". www.thestar.com.my. The Star (Malaysia).
- ^ "Najib heads Malacca awards". The Star. 13 October 2007. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ "Awang Adek Ketuai Senarai 325 Penerima Darjah Pingat Kebesaran Perlis". www.bharian.com.my.
- ^ "Three head Penang's honours list, 1,380 to receive awards". New Straits Times. 22 July 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2022.