Nik Abduh
2023–
(1970-03-22) 22 March 1970 (age 54)
Pengkalan Chepa, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
affiliations
(2008–2015)
Gagasan Sejahtera (GS)
(2016–2020)
Perikatan Nasional (PN)
(since 2020)
Darul Uloom Deoband
Nik Mohamad Abduh bin Nik Abdul Aziz (Jawi: نئ محمد عبده نئ عبدالعزيز; born 22 March 1970) is a Malaysian politician who has served as a Senator since September 2023. He was chairman of the South Kelantan Development Authority (KESEDAR) from May 2020 to June 2023 and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bachok from May 2018 to November 2022 and for Pasir Mas from May 2013 to May 2018. He is a member of the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), a component party of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) and formerly Gagasan Sejahtera (GS) and Pakatan Rakyat (PR) coalitions. He is the son of Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat, the former Menteri Besar of Kelantan and former spiritual leader of PAS. He was the youth chief of PAS from June 2015 to April 2017.[1][2]
Early life
Nik Abduh was born on 22 March 1970. He started his studies at the Kedai Lalat Primary School, Kota Kambing. He later continued his secondary education in Madrasah Nurul Anuar and Maahad Muhammadi. After graduating high school, he continued his religious studies in Lucknow, India as well as Darul Uloom, Deoband, India and also Al Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
Career
Upon graduation, he resigned as an educator:
1. Maahad Muhammadi (boys' school) in 1995 (for 7 months)
2. Maahad Muhammadi (girls' school) (1997–1998)
3. 1st Assistant Teacher (GPK1) in Maahad Darul Anuar (1998–1999)
4. Mudir in Maahad Darul Anuar (2000–2002)
5. Attending Nun Berhad Academy (2003)
6. Principals in Tahfiz Maahad and Nikmatillah Religious Studies (2004–2007).
In addition, he was also a Member of Council Kota Bharu Municipal Council for 8 years.
Politics
In the political arena, Nik Abduh has held several positions at the Center up to the Branch. He has various positions in PAS. The following show which positions he has held :
Center
1. Syura Council Members (2015–2020)
2. Central PAS Working committee members (2013–2015)
3. Central PAS Working committee members (2017–Present)
Youth
1. Chairman of PAS Youth Council Youth PAS Malaysia (2015–2017)
2. Deputy Chairman of PAS Youth Council Malaysia (2011–2013)
3. PAS Youth Council Exco Malaysia (2007–2011)
4. Kelantan PAS Youth Council deputy chairperson (2007–2009)
5. Kelantan PAS Youth Council Exco (2001–2007)
Area
Head of PAS Youth Council for Pengkalan Chepa (2001–2009)
Branch
Member of the PAS Committee of the Melaka Island Branch.
He contested for the first time in the 13th General Election in 2013 at the Pasir Mas seat and won the seat after defeating Independent candidate Dato' Ibrahim Ali.
Nik Mohamad Abduh now holds the Bachok parliamentary seat after winning the last General Election by defeating Barisan Nasional, Awang Adek Hussin and Pakatan Harapan candidate Zulkifli Zakaria by 3,292.
Issues
Brother detained under ISA
His brother Nik Adli was held under the Malaysian Internal Security Act in 2001 for alleged terrorist activities including planning jihad, possession of weapons, and membership in the Kumpulan Mujahidin Malaysia (KMM), an Islamist extremist group.[3][4][5][6] After 5 years in detention without trial, he was released.[7]
Election results
Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | P022 Pasir Mas | Nik Mohamad Abduh Nik Abdul Aziz (PAS) | 33,431 | 56.84% | Ibrahim Ali (IND) | 25,384 | 43.16% | 60,168 | 8,047 | 83.61% | ||
2018 | P025 Bachok | Nik Mohamad Abduh Nik Abdul Aziz (PAS) | 36,188 | 48.93% | Awang Adek Hussin (UMNO) | 32,896 | 44.48% | 75,945 | 3,292 | 82.01% | ||
Zulkifli Zakaria (BERSATU) | 4,880 | 6.60% |
References
- ^ "Nik Abduh to be sworn in as senator on Sept 19". The Star. 18 September 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ "Nik Abduh, Azizah Dun antara lima Pengerusi baharu". Khairil Anwar Mohd Amin (in Malay). Sinar Harian. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
- ^ Kumpulan Mujahidin Malaysia (KMM) GlobalSecurity.org
- ^ Wong, Chun Wai; Charles, Lourdes (2 January 2003). "Nik Aziz's son named in report". The Star (Malaysia).
- ^ Kumpulan Mujahidin Malaysia Novelguide.com
- ^ Background Information on Other Terrorist Groups US Department of State
- ^ MacIntyre, Ian; Zulklifli, C.A. (19 October 2006). "Nik Aziz's son freed with 10 others". The Star (Malaysia).
- ^ "SEMAKAN KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM KE – 14" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 13 September 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
- ^ "The Star Online GE14". The Star. Retrieved 24 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
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