James Peter Ongkili
James Peter Ongkili | |
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Datuk Dr. James Peter Ongkili | |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Tuaran | |
| In office 1978–1986 | |
| Preceded by | Buja Gumbilai |
| Succeeded by | Kalakau Untol |
| Member of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly for Tamparuli | |
| In office 1976–1983 | |
| Preceded by | New constituency |
| Succeeded by | Clarence Elong Mansul |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Peter Julitih Ongkili 13 March 1939 Kampung Karanaan, Tambunan, North Borneo |
| Died | 20 March 2006 (aged 67) Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah |
| Resting place | Bukit Aman Villa, Kiulu, Tamparuli, Tuaran |
| Citizenship | Malaysian |
| Political party | BERJAYA (till 1988) PRS (1988-1991) PBS (1991–2006) |
| Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (1976-1986, since 2002) |
| Spouse | Margaret Kuyang Ganduong |
| Relations | Maximus Ongkili (brother) Joseph Pairin Kitingan (uncle) Jeffrey Kitingan (uncle) |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland University of Malaya |
| Occupation | Politician |
James Peter Julitih Ongkili (13 March 1939–20 March 2006) was a Malaysian politician. He was the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Parliamentary) from 1983 to 1986 and Deputy Chief Minister of Sabah from 1976 to 1981. He was also the Member of Sabah State Legislative Assembly for Tamparuli from 1976 to 1981 and Member of Parliament for Tuaran from 1978 to 1986.