YB Tuan Kennedy Chukpai Ugon

Profile

Kennedy Chukpai Ugon has been the State Assemblyman (ADUN) for N66 Murum since 2016 and sits on the Board of Directors of the Samalaju Port Authority. He brings more than 35 years of experience in engineering, infrastructure development, public administration and corporate governance, and is recognised for leading infrastructure initiatives, stakeholder engagement, rural transformation and sustainable economic growth across Sarawak.

Education

• Diploma in Engineering (HSE), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
• Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

Political Involvement

• State Assemblyman (ADUN) for N66 Murum (2016–present)
• Deputy Secretary General of PRS
• Supreme Council Member, Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS)
• Chairman, PRS Murum Division

Career

• General Manager, Jayatiasa Engineering & Construction (2003–2015)
• Senior Clerk of Works, Jurutera Jasa (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd (2000–2002)
• Project Coordinator, Decimal Fortune Sdn Bhd (1997–1999)
• Project Coordinator, Super High Venture Sdn Bhd (1993–1996)
• SRO / Costing Clerk, Samling Corporation Sdn Bhd (1988–1992)

Board & Governance

• Member of the Board of Directors, Samalaju Port Authority (2022–present)
• Secretary & Board Member, Bakun Trust Fund, Belaga (2016–present)

Leadership & Public Service

• Vice President, Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU)
• Advisor, Federation of Orang Ulu Associations Malaysia (FORUM)
• Advisor, Persatuan Kebangsaan Kenyah Sarawak (PKKS)
• Chairman, SABERKAS Murum Branch

Key Achievements

• Over 35 years of leadership in engineering, construction and infrastructure
• Board governance experience in Sarawak's industrial port sector
• Extensive collaboration with ministries, statutory bodies and industry
• Champion of rural connectivity, community development and sustainable growth

Awards & Honours

• Johan Bintang Sarawak (JBS) (2024)
• Kesatria Mangku Negara (KMN) (2021)
• Ahli Bintang Sarawak (ABS) (2015)
• Pingat Pangkuan Negara (PPN) (2012)