Congratulations to Azizah Mohd Dun! She is back as the member of Federal Cabinet last Wednesday when the Prime Minister of Malaysia appointed her as the Deputy Minister Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development.
Azizah is the former Minister for Community Development and Consumer Affairs Sabah. Previously she served as Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government. In the GE-13 , she won the P.177 Beaufort against her rival Datuk Seri lajim Ukin with a majority of 673 votes. Her victory on the last May 5 allow her to return to Federal Cabinet and serves as deputy minister.
After leaving primary school SRK Mempagar, Datuk Hjh Azizah Mohd Dun pursued her studies at St Paul's Secondary School and graduated in Form 3 in 1971 before furthering his education at the College of Sabah from levels four to six lower levels.
Then, she furthered her studies in England at A level and continue study law to get Bachelor in Laws before qualifying as a solicitor in Lincoln's Inn's England. Upon her return to Sabah, Azizah became the first woman appointed as a magistrate in 1981 until 1984. In 1985, she involved in politics and win DUN seats in Klias. However, a year later she lost in election but she continue active in politics.
In 2004, she contested the parliamentary seat of Beaufort and was appointed as Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government Malaysia. In the 2008 election, Azizah contest and win seats Klias and later appointed Minister of Community Development and Consumer Affairs until now. She is married to a corporate member, Haji Abdul Karim Paiman and has two children.
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