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 Berhormat Tan Sri Abu Zahar Ujang |
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|---|---|
| President of the Dewan Negara | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 26 April 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Wong Foon Meng |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan |
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| In office 1995–1999 |
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| Preceded by | Napsiah Omar (UMNO―BN) |
| Member of the Negeri Sembilan State Assembly for Pilah |
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| In office 1986–1995 |
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| Personal details | |
| Political party | United Malay National Organisation (UMNO)―Barisan Nasional |
| 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 [edit]
| 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 [edit]
- ^ a b Lee Yuk Peng (26 April 2010). "Abu Zahar sworn in as Senate president". The Star (Malaysia) (Star Publications (Malaysia)). Archived from the original on 29 April 2010. Retrieved 26 April 2010.
- ^ "Former Mubarak president Abu Zahar is new Senate president". The Star (Malaysia) (Star Publications (Malaysia)). April 26, 2010. Archived from the original on 27 April 2010. Retrieved 7 June 2010.
- ^ a b "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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