John Sikie anak Tayai is a Malaysian politician from PRS. He has served as the Member of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly for Kakus since 1991. He is also a minister in the Premier's Department.
Political career In 2025, John has defeated Wilson Nyabong Ijang, Member of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly for Pelagus, to become the President of PRS, replacing Joseph Salang Gandum, who is retiring.
Election results +Sarawak State Legislative AssemblyYearConstituencyCandidateVotesPct.Opponent(s)VotesPct.Ballots castMajorityTurnout1991 N44 KakusJohn Sikie Tayai (PBDS)2,99653.14%Musa Giri (PBB)2,27440.33%5,71972272.22%Joshua Jabing (NEGARA)2965.25%Ungun Bayang (IND)721.28%1996 N47 KakusJohn Sikie Tayai (PBDS)Unopposed2001 John Sikie Tayai (PBDS)4,25275.28%Charlie @ Chali Lunyong (IND)1,13120.02%5,7453,12163.82%Joshua Renang Manai (PKR)2654.70%2006 N53 KakusJohn Sikie Tayai (PRS)3,73969.13%Charlie @ Chali Lunyong (SNAP)88716.40%5,4932,85258.33%Chin Khin Hee (IND)78314.48%2011 John Sikie Tayai (PRS)3,36652.13%Paul Anyie Raja (PKR)2,76442.81%6,57460268.45%Laurance Dick Sekalai (PCM)1862.88%Entali Empin (IND)1412.18%2016 N60 KakusJohn Sikie Tayai (PRS)7,05475.21%Joshua Jabeng (PKR)1,84319.65%9,5895,21174.03%Clement Bayang (PAS)4825.14%2021 John Sikie Tayai (PRS)5,30752.35%Peter Tuan (PSB)3,41033.64%10,2801,89771.31%Ugik Selipih (IND)5465.39%Joshua Jabeng (PKR)3753.70%Philip Kelanang Diun (PBK)3373.32%Tiun Kanun (IND)1621.60%
Honours
Commander of the Order of Meritorious Service (PJN) — Datuk (2011)
Knight Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak (PNBS) – Dato Sri (2023)
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