Pele Peter Tinggom

Malaysian politician, civil servant, dealer's representative and lawyer

Yang Berhormat Senator Tuan Pele Peter Tinggom PPC PBK

Senator Appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Incumbent
Assumed office 5 March 2024
Monarch	Ibrahim
Prime Minister	Anwar Ibrahim

Personal details
Born	Pele Peter Tinggom Saratok, Sarawak, Malaysia
Political party	Progressive Democratic Party
Other political affiliations	Gabungan Parti Sarawak
Parent	Peter Tinggom Kamarau (father)
Alma mater	Anglia Ruskin University Australian Institute of Management
Occupation	Politician civil servant dealer's representative lawyer

Pele Peter Tinggom is a Malaysian politician, civil servant, dealer's representative and lawyer who has served as a Senator since March 2024.^[1]

Early life and education

Pele Peter Tinggom was born in Saratok.^[2] He is the son of Peter Tinggom Kamarau, former MP for Saratok. His father served as Deputy Minister of National Unity and Community Development under Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad from 1995 to 1999.^[3]

Pele graduated from Anglia Ruskin University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours).^[1]^[2] He passed the examination in Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis and Asset Valuation from the Securities Commission Malaysia in 2000.^[1]^[2] He then obtained a Diploma in Management (Executive) from the Australian Institute of Management (AIM), University of Western Australia in 2002.^[1]^[2]

Early career

Pele ventured into the legal profession, working with a legal firm in Kuching. Subsequently, he transitioned into the financial services sector, serving as a dealer's representative with Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (Kenanga IB).^[1]

Following his stint in the financial industry, Pele embarked on a career in the civil service, where he held several significant positions within the Sarawak civil service. His roles included serving at the State Financial Secretary's Office, Ministry of Public Utilities Sarawak, Regional Corridor of Development Authority (RECODA), Sarawak State Legislative Assembly, Prime Minister's Department, and Ministry of Utilities Sarawak.^[1]^[3]

Within the civil service, Pele served as an Assistant Secretary, Parliamentary Officer, Deputy Secretary of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly from 2011 to 2015, and ultimately as Secretary of Sarawak State Legislative Assembly from 2019 to 2024.^[3]^[1]^[2]

Senator

On 3 March, Pele confirmed his swearing-in as a Senator.^[4]^[5] On 5 March, he retired early from his role as Secretary of Sarawak State Legislative Assembly, and was sworn in as a Senator on the same day in Dewan Negara.^[1] He is a senator appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim.^[6]

Honours

Honours of Malaysia

Sarawak :
- Distinguished Service Medal – Gold (PPC)
- Officer of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak (PBK) (2022)^[7]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h Louis, Shikin (5 March 2024). "DUN sec Pele Peter Tinggom sworn in as Senator". Dayak Daily. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Mardzuki, Marlinda (3 September 2019). "Pele Peter Tinggom angkat sumpah selaku Setiausaha DUN Sarawak baharu". Utusan Borneo (in Malay). Retrieved 5 March 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c Jay, Allan (4 September 2019). "Not a job for the incompetent". New Sarawak Tribune. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
^ Gi, Saibi (3 March 2024). "Pele Peter Tinggom angkat sumpah Ahli Dewan Negara pada 5 Mac". TVS (in Malay). Retrieved 5 March 2024.
^ Aubrey, Samuel (3 March 2024). "DUN secretary Pele Peter Tinggom to be sworn in as Senator?". The Borneo Post. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
^ "Tiga Ahli Dewan Negara angkat sumpah Senator hari ini". Bernama (in Malay). Astro Awani. 5 March 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
^ "Tahniah Kepada Penerima Anugerah Pingat dan Bintang Kebesaran Negeri Sarawak" (in Malay). Suara Sarawak. 8 October 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2024.