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Maximus Ongkili (Maximus Johnity Ongkili) was born on 26 October, 1953 in Jesselton, Crown Colony of North Borneo, is a Malaysian politician. Discover Maximus Ongkili's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 70 years old?
| Popular As |
Maximus Johnity Ongkili |
| Occupation |
Politician |
| Age |
70 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
26 October 1953 |
| Birthday |
26 October |
| Birthplace |
Jesselton, Crown Colony of North Borneo |
| Nationality |
North
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He is a member of famous Politician with the age 70 years old group.
Maximus Ongkili Height, Weight & Measurements
At 70 years old, Maximus Ongkili height not available right now. We will update Maximus Ongkili's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Maximus Ongkili's Wife?
His wife is Joan Maluda
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Joan Maluda |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Rachel Jane Ongkili
Andreas Jordan Ongkili |
Maximus Ongkili Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Maximus Ongkili worth at the age of 70 years old? Maximus Ongkili’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from North. We have estimated Maximus Ongkili's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Politician |
Maximus Ongkili Social Network
Timeline
Datuk Seri Panglima Dr. Maximus Johnity Ongkili (born 26 October 1953) is a Malaysian politician who has served as Chairman of the Energy Commission of Sabah (ECOS) since February 2023.
He served as Minister in the Prime Minister's Department for Sabah and Sarawak Affairs for the second term in the Barisan Nasional (BN) administration under former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob from August 2021 to the collapse of the BN administration in November 2022, the first term in the Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration under former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin from March 2020 to August 2021 as well as for National Unity and Integration in the Barisan Nasional (BN) administration under former Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi from March 2004 to March 2008 and the Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water in the BN administration under former Prime Minister Najib Razak from May 2013 to May 2018, Member of Parliament (MP) for Kota Marudu from March 2004 to November 2022 and for Bandau from April 1995 to March 2004.
He is the 2nd President and a member of the United Sabah Party (PBS), a component party of the Sabah People's Alliance (GRS).
Ongkili was born on 26 October 1953 in Kota Kinabalu but hails from the district of Tambunan in the interior part of the state.
He is married with two children and has a Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Economics, conferred by Australia's La Trobe University.
He is a Christian belonging to the Borneo Evangelical Church (but formerly a Roman Catholic from birth until his adulthood, when he was deemed to be born again by converting to Protestantism via the said denomination).
Ongkili is the nephew of former Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Joseph Pairin Kitingan and Sabah Deputy Chief Minister II Jeffrey Kitingan, who is the President of the Homeland Solidarity Party (STAR).
This was part of political arrests carried out between 1990 and 1991 to crack down on opposition leaders in Sabah, Malaysia, and their alleged plans to secede the state from Malaysia, allegedly known as Operation Talkak.
Seven men were detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA).
In 1991, he was imprisoned under the Internal Security Act for 59 days.
(See also 1991 Sabah political arrests).
At the time of his arrest on 3 January 1991, Ongkili was a senior researcher and deputy chief director of IDS and electoral press consultant to then Chief Minister of Sabah Joseph Pairin Kitingan during the 1990 Sabah state and national elections.
He was released unconditionally on 2 March.
Ongkili entered Parliament in the 1995 general election (at the time, the Kota Marudu seat was named Bandau).
Ongkili was originally an opposition politician but joined the government when the PBS joined the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition in 2002.
He was appointed as a Minister in the Prime Minister's Department after the 2004 election by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's successor Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Ongkili was placed in charge of National Unity, and headed the initiation of the Khidmat Negara conscription program.
Ongkili was also a member of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly until the 2008 election, when he stood aside from his Tandek seat.
In 2008, Ongkili became the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation.
Then, after his victory in the 2013 general elections, Ongkili has been appointed as Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister.
