In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Zawawi is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Ahmad Johnie. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
| Yang Berhormat Tuan HajiAhmad Johnie ZawawiKMN JBS MP | |
|---|---|
| أحمد جوهني زواوي | |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Igan | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 9 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Wahab Dolah (BN-PBB) |
| Majority | 8,495 (2018) 14,662 (2022) |
| Faction represented in Dewan Rakyat | |
| 2018 | Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu |
| 2018– | Gabungan Parti Sarawak |
| Other roles | |
| 2020– | Chairman of Indah Water |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1963-06-01) 1 June 1963 (age 61) Daro, Sarawak, Malaysia |
| Political party | Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) |
| Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) (–2018) Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) (since 2018) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | National University of Malaysia |
| Occupation | Politician |
Yang Berhormat Tuan Haji Ahmad Johnie bin Zawawi (born 1 June 1963) is a Malaysian politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Igan since May 2018. He is also the non-executive Chairman of Indah Water since 2020. 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 and obtained a bachelor's degree in political science from National University of Malaysia (UKM) in 1986. He used to work at the Royal Malaysian Customs Department from 1988 to 2000 before becoming the Chief Operating Officer of The Sarawak Press and Warta Distributions (2000-2004), as well as WHS Holdings (2004-2015).
Political career
He contested for Igan as the then ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate at the 2018 election and defeated the Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Andri Zulkarnaen Hamden.
On 13 May 2020, Johnie was appointed non-executive Chairman of Indah Water by the then Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.
Personal life
Johnie has three children with his wife. He is of Melanau descent.
Election results
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | P207 Igan, Sarawak | 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 :
Officer of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (KMN) (2021)
Sarawak :
Companion of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak (JBS) (2022)
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References
- ^ "Pengalaman politik di Parlimen Igan aset besar Ahmad Johnie". 24 April 2018. Archived from the original on 26 August 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ^ "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.