Mohd Firdaus Jaafar
Mohd Firdaus Jaafar | |
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Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Jerai, Kedah | |
In office 2008–2013 | |
Preceded by | Badruddin Amiruldin |
Succeeded by | Jamil Khir Baharom |
Personal details | |
Born | Kedah, Malaysia | 15 March 1974
Political party | PAS – Pakatan Rakyat |
Occupation | Politician |
Website | mohd-firdaus-jaafar |
Mohd Firdaus Jaafar (born 15 March 1974) is a Malaysian politician and was the Member of the Parliament of Malaysia for the Jerai constituency in Kedah from 2008 to 2013. Firdaus was elected to the Jerai seat in the 2008 election, defeating incumbent Badruddin Amiruldin of the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition.[1] Prior to the election, Firdaus was a religious teacher.[2] He was defeated in the 2013 election by Jamil Khir Baharom.
Election results
Year | Opposition | Votes | Pct | Government | Votes | Pct | ||
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2008 | Mohd Firdaus Jaafar (PAS) | 26,510 | 51% | Badruddin Amiruldin (UMNO) | 24,211 | 47% |
References
- ^ "Malaysia Decides 2008". The Star (Malaysia). Retrieved 21 December 2009.
- ^ Habibu, Sira. "Good mix of candidates in Kedah". The Star (Malaysia). Retrieved 21 December 2009.
- ^ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 27 April 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout.