22-05-2025
DUN reappoints Ahmad Ibrahim as senator for second term
Senator Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim — Ukas photo
KUCHING (May 22): The State Legislative Assembly (DUN) today approved a motion to reappoint Senator Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim, 56, as a member of the Dewan Negara for a second term.
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, who is Bukit Sari assemblyman, proposed the motion, which was seconded by Deputy Premier and Batu Kawah assemblyman Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian.
His current appointment, which started on July 22, 2022, is set to end on July 21, 2025, while his new appointment is effective the following day.
During a press conference, Ahmad thanked Governor Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, deputy premiers, all assembly members, and DUN leadership for their continued trust.
'This is not merely a personal honour. It is a sacred responsibility to carry Sarawak's voice, to defend our territorial rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), and to ensure Sarawak's interests are safeguarded at the federal level,' he said.
Ahmad, who is also Malaysian Senators Council vice president and a Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) supreme council member, is known for his outspoken stance on issues such as MA63, the Oil Mining Ordinance 1958 (OMO58), the strengthening of Petros, and Sarawak's autonomy within the Malaysian Federation.
Throughout his first term, he actively participated in policy debates, engagement sessions with youths, NGOs, and community leaders, representing Sarawak's voice in national development, federal-state relations, and inclusive governance.
'Moving forward, I reaffirm my full commitment to all Anak Sarawak.
'I will continue to serve with integrity, cross-party cooperation, and deep loyalty to our land and people,' he added.
Born on Aug 14, 1969 at Kanowit Hospital, Ahmad began his early education at St Teresa's Primary School in Serian before transferring to St Joseph's Primary School here, followed by St Joseph's Secondary School.
He later furthered his studies at Ashbury College in Ottawa, Canada.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in International Business (Finance) from the University of San Francisco, California, USA, in 1995.
Upon returning to Malaysia, he was actively involved in various community initiatives and social development programmes alongside his professional duties in banking and business management, eventually transitioning into politics.
Ahmad has been a member of PBB since 1996 and has served as PBB Batu Kawa chairman since 2009, as well as a member of the PBB Supreme Council.
In the field of youth and sports development, he has been a Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (Saberkas) lifetime member since 2006 and currently serves as Saberkas Batu Kitang deputy chairman.
