Mordi Bimol
Mordi Bimol | |
|---|---|
 Mordi giving a speech | |
| Vice Chairman of the Democratic Action PartyofSarawak | |
| Assumed office 5 November 2018 | |
| Chairman | Chong Chieng Jen |
| Preceded by | Leon Jimat Donald David Wong Kee Woan |
| Member of theMalaysian Parliament forMas Gading | |
| Assumed office 9 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Nogeh Gumbek (BN–PDP) |
| Majority | 3,024 (2018) 5,840 (2022) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mordi anak Bimol 20 January 1985 Bau,Kuching Division,Sarawak, Malaysia |
| Citizenship | Malaysian |
| Nationality |  Malaysia |
| Political party | Democratic Action Party(DAP)(2011–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Pakatan Rakyat(PR)(2011–2015) Pakatan Harapan(PH)(2015–present) |
| Spouse |
Gracella Santianna Yong
(m.2019) |
| Parent(s) | Francis Bimol Chakravarty Cathern Labis Basen |
| Residence(s) | Bau,Kuching Division,Sarawak, Malaysia |
| Alma mater | University of Malaysia, Sarawak |
| Occupation | Politician |
Mordi anak Bimol(born 20 January 1985)[1]is aMalaysianpoliticianwho has served as theMember of Parliament(MP) forMas Gadingsince May 2018. He is a member of theDemocratic Action Party(DAP), a component party of thePakatan Harapan(PH) opposition coalition. He has also served as the Vice Chairman of DAP ofSarawaksince November 2018 and Chairman of DAP ofTasik Biru.In addition, he served as the special assistant toStampinMP and formerDeputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer AffairsChong Chieng Jen.[2][3][4]He isBidayuhfrom Sarawak.
Early life and education
[edit]Mordi completed his secondary education atSekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Batu Kawa(Batu Kawa National Secondary School).[1]He later completed his tertiary education atUniversity of Malaysia, Sarawak(UNIMAS), graduating with a degree inaquatic sciencein 2008.[5][6][4]Mordi worked as a reporter forThe Borneo Post's sister publicationUtusan Borneofor a brief period.[7]
Political career
[edit]Mordi began his political career when he joined the DAP in 2011.[6]He has served as special assistant to DAP vice chairman and Sarawak state liaison committee chairman Chong Chieng Jen ever since.[4]
In May 2013, Mordi contested in his first election after being selected as the DAP candidate to contest in a four-cornered fight for the Mas Gading federal seat during the13th Malaysian general election.Whilst campaigning, Mordi was rushed to hospital inBauafter experiencing some difficulty in breathing and chest pain.[4]He eventually finished third in the polls.[8]
In November 2015, Mordi was elected into the 15-member DAP Sarawak state liaison committee.[2]
In April 2016, Mordi was announced as DAP's candidate to contest for the Tasik Biru state seat in the11th Sarawak state electionby Chong during the launch of the party's new operations centre.[9]However, Mordi was unsuccessful in his challenge against his opponent from theProgressive Democratic Party(PDP).
On 10 May 2018, Mordi was elected as an MP following the results of the historic14th Malaysian general election.[8][10]His victory was considered a surprise as in doing so, he managed to defeat the incumbent,Anthony Nogeh Gumbek,who was touted as a heavyweight as the then-caretakerDeputy Minister of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry of Malaysia.[7]Later in November 2018, Mordi was elected as vice chairman of DAP's Sarawak state liaison committee alongsidePadunganassemblyman(MLA)Wong King Wei.[11][2][12]
Election results
[edit]| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | P192Mas Gading | Mordi Bimol(DAP) | 5,293 | 26.30% | Anthony Nogeh Gumbek(PDP) | 8,265 | 41.06% | 20,384 | 2,156 | 79.10% | ||
| Tiki Lafe(IND) | 6,109 | 30.35% | ||||||||||
| Patrick Uren(STAR) | 462 | 2.30% | ||||||||||
| 2018 | Mordi Bimol(DAP) | 12,771 | 56.71% | Anthony Nogeh Gumbek (PDP) | 9,747 | 43.29% | 22,822 | 3,024 | 77.06% | |||
| 2022 | Mordi Bimol(DAP) | 17,274 | 55.05% | Lidang Disen (PDP) | 11,794 | 37.59% | 31,379 | 5,480 | 66.52% | |||
| Ryan Sim Min Leong (PBK) | 2,311 | 7.36% | ||||||||||
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | N02Tasik Biru | Mordi Bimol(DAP) | 5,634 | 44.87% | Henry @ Harry Jinep(PDP) | 6,922 | 55.13% | 12,797 | 1,288 | 75.10% | ||
Personal life
[edit]
On 10 August 2019, Mordi was married to Gracella Santianna Yong at his hometownBau.
See also
[edit]External links
[edit]References
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- ^Mering, Raynore; Tawie, Sulok (19 May 2019)."In Sarawak, Dayak voters come of age".Malay Mail.Retrieved11 August2019.
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- ^abMail, Rintos (10 May 2018)."DAP's Mordi springs big surprise in Mas Gading".The Borneo Post.Retrieved6 July2019.
- ^ab"Maklumat Calon dan Kawasan Pilihan Raya P192 MAS GADING Sarawak".Utusan Malaysia(in Malay). 12 May 2018.Retrieved6 July2019.
- ^Chia, Jonathan (20 April 2016)."DAP announces Mordi Bimol as its Tasik Biru man".The Borneo Post.Retrieved6 July2019.
- ^"Keputusan pilihan raya negeri: Sarawak"(in Malay).Kosmo!.24 April 2018.Retrieved6 July2019.
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- ^"Chong Chieng Jen re-elected as S'wak DAP chairperson".Bernama.Malaysiakini.5 November 2018.
