Johari Abdul
Johari Abdul | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Sungai Petani, Kedah | |
| Assumed office 8 March 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Mahadzir Mohd Khir |
| Majority | 9,381 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 May 1955 Kedah, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia) |
| Political party | PKR–Pakatan Rakyat |
| Alma mater | Lancaster University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Dato' Johari Abdul (born 25 May 1955) is a Malaysian politician and the Member of the Parliament of Malaysia for the Sungai Petani constituency in Kedah, Malaysia. He is a member of the People's Justice Party (PKR) in the opposition Pakatan Rakyat coalition.[1]
Johari was elected to the Sungai Petani seat in the 2008 election, defeating Information Minister Zainuddin Maidin of the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition.[2] He used to be a director of the National Civics Bureau.[3] He has a master's degree in Strategic Studies from the University of Lancaster.[4]
Election results
| Year | Opposition | Votes | Pct | Government | Votes | Pct | Others | Votes | Pct | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Johari Abdul (PKR) | 33,822 | 57% | Zainuddin Maidin (UMNO) | 24,441 | 41% | ||||||
| 2013 | Johari Abdul (PKR) | 44,194 | Syamsul Anuar Che Mey (UMNO) | 34,646 | Suhaimi Hashim (KITA) Ong Wei Sin (Ind) |
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References
- ^ "Johari bin Abdul, Y.B. Dato'" (in Malay). Parliament of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 24 March 2010. Retrieved 22 May 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Malaysia elections: 3 ministers, outgoing Penang Chief Minister defeated so far". channelnewsasia.com. 9 March 2008. Retrieved 22 May 2010.
- ^ Sivanandam, Hemananthani (9 December 2009). "BTN course facilitators handpicked, says former director". The Sun (Malaysia).
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ "Seriously speaking". The Star (Malaysia). 7 April 2008.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 22 May 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
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