Christopher Gira Sambang
Christopher Gira Sambang | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly for Tamin | |
| Assumed office 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Mauh Ikeh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Christopher Gira anak Sambang Sarawak |
| Citizenship | Malaysian |
| Party | PRS |
Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (till 2018) Gabungan Parti Sarawak (since 2018) |
| Spouse | Anita Ijan |
| Alma mater | University of Glasgow |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Engineer |
Christopher Gira anak Sambang is a Malaysian politician from PRS. He has served as the Member of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly for Tamin since 2016.
Political career
In 2025, Christopher defeated Kennedy Chukpai Ugon, Member of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly for Murum, to become Chief of PRS Youth Wing.[1]
Election results
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct. | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct. | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | N59 Tamin | Christopher Gira Sambang (PRS) | 6,230 | 54.99% | Ali Puji (IND) | 4,145 | 36.59% | 11,508 | 2,085 | 76.99% | ||
| Simon Joseph (PKR) | 954 | 8.42% | ||||||||||
| 2021 | Christopher Gira Sambang (PRS) | 7,778 | 64.99% | Joseph Entulu Belaun (PSB) | 4,190 | 35.01% | 2,144 | 3,588 | 72.80% | |||
References
- ↑ "Gira elected new PRS Youth Chief after edging out Chukpai". Borneo Post Online. 2025-10-18. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
- ↑ "RESULTS OF CONTESTED ELECTION AND STATEMENTS OF THE POLL AFTER THE OFFICIAL ADDITION OF VOTES" (PDF). Retrieved 2026-07-14.
- ↑ "RESULTS OF CONTESTED ELECTION AND STATEMENTS OF THE POLL AFTER THE OFFICIAL ADDITION OF VOTES" (PDF). Retrieved 2026-07-14.