Malaysia

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  • Suhaili Abdul Rahman
    Federal TerritoriesLabuan
    Malaysia[Lower]United Malays National Organisation (UMNO)Malaysian United Indigenous Party (BERSATU)Member of the Dewan Rakyat

    Suhaili Abdul Rahman

    Suhaili bin Abdul Rahman is a Malaysian politician currently serving as the Member of Parliament for Labuan. He previously held the seat from 1999 to 2008 and returned to office in 2022. Throughout his career, he has been associated with the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) and the Malaysian United Indigenous Party (BERSATU). In October 2023, he declared his support for the government of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, citing a commitment to addressing the cost-of-living crisis and infrastructure challenges faced by his constituents in Labuan. He has served as an independent politician since his BERSATU membership concluded in June 2024.

    Born1961-05-06 · 65 years old

    CareerPolitician; Member of the Supreme Leadership Council of the Malaysian United Indigenous Party

  • Zahir Hassan
    Federal TerritoriesWangsa Maju
    Malaysia[Lower]People's Justice PartyMember of the Dewan Rakyat

    Zahir Hassan

    Zahir bin Hassan is a Malaysian politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Wangsa Maju since November 2022. A member of the People's Justice Party (PKR), he has held the position of Chief Organising Secretary for the party since July 2022 and previously served as the Chairman of the Federal Territories branch of PKR. He is a component member of the Pakatan Harapan coalition and was recognized with the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal in 2024 for his contributions.

    Born1959-03-24 · 67 years old

    EducationUniversity of Bolton MJIIT/Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

    CareerProfessional Engineer & Professional Technologist; Politician

  • Radzi Jidin
    Federal Territory of PutrajayaPutrajaya
    Malaysia[Lower]Malaysian United Indigenous PartyMember of the Dewan Rakyat

    Radzi Jidin

    Mohd Radzi bin Md Jidin is a Malaysian politician and forensic accountant who has served as the Member of Parliament for Putrajaya since 2022. Previously, he held significant cabinet roles, including Senior Minister of the Education and Social Cluster and Minister of Education from 2020 to 2022. Before entering politics, he was a lecturer in forensic accounting at the University of Tasmania. A member of the Malaysian United Indigenous Party (BERSATU), he has been a prominent figure within the Perikatan Nasional coalition.

    Born1977-09-04 · 48 years old

    Birth placeKetereh, Kelantan, Malaysia

    EducationRoyal Military College, La Trobe University, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Australian National University

    CareerLecturer in forensic accounting at the University of Tasmania

  • Wee Ka Siong
    JohorAyer Hitam
    Malaysia[Lower]Malaysian Chinese AssociationMember of the Dewan Rakyat

    Wee Ka Siong

    Wee Ka Siong is a Malaysian politician and engineer who has served as the Member of Parliament for Ayer Hitam since 2004. A member of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA), he has led the party as its 11th President since 2018. Throughout his career, he has held several ministerial positions, including Minister of Transport from 2020 to 2022 and Minister in the Prime Minister's Department from 2013 to 2018. He is a qualified civil engineer with a PhD in Transportation Planning.

    Born1968-10-20 · 57 years old

    Birth placeJasin, Melaka, Malaysia

    EducationUniversiti Teknologi Malaysia; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    CareerCivil Engineer

  • JohorBakri
    Malaysia[Lower]Democratic Action PartyMember of the Dewan Rakyat

    Tan Hong Pin

    Tan Hong Pin is a Malaysian politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Bakri since November 2022. A member of the Democratic Action Party (DAP), he previously served as a member of the Johor State Legislative Assembly for Skudai from 2018 to 2022 and for Mengkibol from 2013 to 2018. During his time in the Johor state administration, he was a member of the State Executive Council from 2018 to 2019. In March 2025, he assumed the role of Assistant National Organising Secretary for the DAP.

    Born1981-03-20 · 45 years old

    CareerPolitician; Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Bakri; Member of the Johor State Legislative Assembly for Skudai

  • Onn Abu Bakar
    JohorBatu Pahat
    Malaysia[Lower]People's Justice PartyMember of the Dewan Rakyat

    Onn Abu Bakar

    Onn Abu Bakar is a Malaysian politician currently serving as the Member of Parliament for the Batu Pahat constituency. He assumed office in November 2022 and is a member of the People's Justice Party (PKR), which is a component party of the Pakatan Harapan coalition. In 2024, he received the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal in recognition of his service. He continues to represent his constituents in the Dewan Rakyat, the lower house of the Malaysian Parliament.

    Born1963-01-01 · 63 years old

    EducationSekolah Menengah Teknik Kuala Lumpur

    CareerPolitician

  • Liew Chin Tong
    JohorIskandar Puteri
    Malaysia[Lower]Democratic Action PartyMember of the Dewan Rakyat

    Liew Chin Tong

    Liew Chin Tong is a Malaysian politician and author who currently serves as the Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry and as the Member of Parliament for Iskandar Puteri. A prominent member of the Democratic Action Party (DAP), he has held various leadership roles within the party, including National Strategic Director. Throughout his career, he has served as a Senator, Deputy Minister of Defence, and a member of the Johor State Legislative Assembly. Liew is also a prolific writer, having authored several books on Malaysian politics and history, and previously worked as an executive director for research institutes such as the Penang Institute and REFSA.

    Born1977-11-27 · 48 years old

    Birth placeSubang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

    EducationKwang Hua Private High School, Australian National University, University of Malaya

    CareerExecutive director of Penang Institute, executive director of Research for Social Advancement (REFSA), visiting research fellow at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies

  • Wong Shu Qi
    JohorKluang
    Malaysia[Lower]Democratic Action PartyMember of the Dewan Rakyat

    Wong Shu Qi

    Wong Shu Qi is a Malaysian politician, writer, and journalist who has served as the Member of Parliament for Kluang since 2018. A member of the Democratic Action Party (DAP), she previously served as a Member of the Johor State Legislative Assembly for Senai from 2013 to 2018. In addition to her parliamentary duties, she was appointed Chairperson of Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp) in June 2024 and holds leadership roles within the DAP, including State Deputy Chairperson of Johor.

    Born1983-11-26 · 42 years old

    EducationNational Chengchi University ( Bachelor of Journalism (B. J.) & Bachelor of Political Science ) Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy ( Master in Public Management (MPP))

    CareerWriter, Journalist

  • Mohamed Khaled Nordin
    JohorKota Tinggi
    Malaysia[Lower]United Malays National OrganisationMember of the Dewan Rakyat

    Mohamed Khaled Nordin

    Mohamed Khaled Nordin is a Malaysian politician currently serving as the Minister of Defence since December 2023 and as the Member of Parliament for Kota Tinggi. A veteran member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), he has held various ministerial portfolios, including Minister of Higher Education and Minister of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development. He previously served as the 15th Menteri Besar of Johor from 2013 to 2018 and has held multiple federal parliamentary seats throughout his long-standing political career.

    Born1958-11-30 · 67 years old

    Birth placeMuar, Johor, Malaysia

    EducationUniversity of Malaya

    CareerPetronas employee, political adviser

  • Teo Nie Ching
    JohorKulai
    Malaysia[Lower]Democratic Action PartyMember of the Dewan Rakyat

    Teo Nie Ching

    Teo Nie Ching is a Malaysian politician and lawyer who has served as the Deputy Minister of Communications since December 2023. A member of the Democratic Action Party (DAP), she has represented the Kulai constituency in the Dewan Rakyat since 2013, having previously served as the MP for Serdang from 2008 to 2013. Throughout her career, she has held various leadership roles within the DAP, including National Vice Chairperson and Women Chief. She previously served as the Deputy Minister of Education from 2018 to 2020 and as the Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital from 2022 to 2023.

    Born1981-01-27 · 45 years old

    Birth placeMalaysia

    EducationChinese High School, Batu Pahat; University of the West of England; University of Malaya

    CareerLawyer, Librarian

  • Pang Hok Liong
    JohorLabis
    Malaysia[Lower]Democratic Action PartyMember of the Dewan Rakyat

    Pang Hok Liong

    Pang Hok Liong is a Malaysian politician and lawyer who has served as the Member of Parliament for Labis since 2018. A member of the Democratic Action Party, he previously served as a member of the Johor State Legislative Assembly for Bekok from 1990 to 1995. Pang is a qualified barrister and has maintained a legal practice since 1986. Throughout his career, he has been a prominent figure in Johor politics, notably defeating a long-standing incumbent to secure his parliamentary seat in the 2018 general election.

    Born1957-07-22 · 68 years old

    Birth placeLabis, Johor, Malaysia

    EducationUniversity College London (LLM), Lincoln's Inn (Barrister-At-Law)

    CareerAdvocate and Solicitor of the High Courts of Malaya, practicing lawyer

  • Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh
    JohorLedang
    Malaysia[Lower]People's Justice PartyMember of the Dewan Rakyat

    Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh

    Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh is a Malaysian politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Ledang since 2018. A member of the People's Justice Party (PKR), he has held the position of state chairman for the party's Johor branch since May 2024. Prior to his parliamentary career, he was a prominent activist, serving as chairman of the Gerakan Mansuh ISA movement against the Internal Security Act and as a vice-president of the electoral reform group Bersih. He remains an active figure within the Pakatan Harapan coalition.

    Born1964-06-18 · 62 years old

    EducationSt. Louis University ( MBA ) University of Wisconsin ( BBA )

    CareerActivist, Chairman of Gerakan Mansuh ISA, Vice-president of Bersih

  • Onn Hafiz Ghazi
    JohorMachap
    MalaysiaChief ministers & mayorsUnited Malays National OrganisationChief Minister

    Onn Hafiz Ghazi

    Onn Hafiz Ghazi is a Malaysian politician currently serving as the 19th Menteri Besar of Johor and as a member of the Johor State Legislative Assembly for Machap. Born into a prominent political family with deep ties to the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), he previously served as the state assemblyman for Layang-Layang and as a member of the Johor State Executive Council. Since assuming office in March 2022, he has focused on state administration and development, while also holding leadership roles within UMNO and the Barisan Nasional coalition in Johor.

    Born1979-03-02 · 47 years old

    Birth placeSimpang Renggam, Johor, Malaysia

    EducationRoyal Military College; University of Hertfordshire (Bachelor of Arts in Accounting)

    CareerBusiness owner (Vital Spire)

  • JohorMersing
    Malaysia[Lower]Malaysian United Indigenous PartyMember of Parliament

    Muhammad Islahuddin Abas

    Muhammad Islahuddin bin Abas is a Malaysian politician currently serving as the Member of Parliament for Mersing, a position he has held since November 2022. A member of the Malaysian United Indigenous Party (BERSATU), which is a component of the Perikatan Nasional coalition, he also serves as the party's Information Chief for the state of Johor. He succeeded long-time incumbent Abdul Latiff Ahmad in the 2022 general election and was awarded the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal in 2024.

    CareerPolitician

  • Syed Saddiq
    JohorMuar
    Malaysia[Lower]Malaysian United Democratic AllianceMember of the Dewan Rakyat

    Syed Saddiq

    Syed Saddiq bin Syed Abdul Rahman is a Malaysian politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Muar since 2018. A prominent youth advocate, he served as the Minister of Youth and Sports from 2018 to 2020, becoming the youngest federal minister in Malaysian history at the age of 25. He is a founding member of the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (MUDA) and was instrumental in the 'Undi18' movement, which successfully lowered the voting age in Malaysia to 18. Known for his background in competitive debating, he has been a vocal critic of government financial allocations and has advocated for pension reforms. Despite facing legal challenges regarding corruption charges, he was acquitted by the Court of Appeal in 2025.

    Born1992-12-06 · 33 years old

    Birth placePulai, Johor, Malaysia

    EducationRoyal Military College, International Islamic University Malaysia (Bachelor of Laws), Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

    CareerDebater, Perdana Fellow

  • Muhyiddin Yassin
    JohorPagoh
    Malaysia[Lower]Malaysian United Indigenous PartyMember of the Dewan Rakyat

    Muhyiddin Yassin

    Muhyiddin Yassin is a Malaysian politician who served as the eighth Prime Minister of Malaysia from 2020 to 2021. A veteran figure in Malaysian politics, he has represented the Pagoh constituency in the Dewan Rakyat since 1995 and previously held significant cabinet positions, including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education. He was a long-time member of UMNO before co-founding the Malaysian United Indigenous Party (BERSATU) in 2016. His political career has been marked by his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and his involvement in various national political crises.

    Born1947-05-15 · 79 years old

    Birth placeMuar, Johor, Malaysia

    EducationUniversity of Malaya

    CareerAssistant District Officer, Managing Director at Johor State Economic Development Corporation, Human Resources Manager

  • Noraini Ahmad
    JohorParit Sulong
    Malaysia[Lower]United Malays National OrganisationMember of the Dewan Rakyat

    Noraini Ahmad

    Noraini Ahmad is a Malaysian politician who has served as the Minister of Plantation and Commodities since December 2025 and as the Member of Parliament for Parit Sulong since 2008. A member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), she has held various high-level government positions, including Minister of Higher Education and Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development. Throughout her career, she has been a prominent advocate for gender equality, notably serving as the first female chairperson of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians and the first woman to chair the Public Accounts Committee in Malaysia. She holds a PhD in Development Management and has been recognized for her contributions to education and leadership in Malaysia.

    Born1967-11-07 · 58 years old

    Birth placeMalaysia

    EducationUniversity of Saskatchewan (Bachelor of Commerce), Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (MBA), Universiti Utara Malaysia (PhD in Development Management)

    CareerChairperson of the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA), Chairperson of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)

  • Hassan Abdul Karim
    JohorPasir Gudang
    Malaysia[Lower]People's Justice PartyMember of the Dewan Rakyat

    Hassan Abdul Karim

    Hassan Abdul Karim is a Malaysian politician and lawyer who has served as the Member of Parliament for Pasir Gudang since 2018. A member of the People's Justice Party (PKR), he previously led the Parti Rakyat Malaysia as its president before joining PKR. Throughout his career, he has been known as a student activist and a vocal critic within the government backbench, often speaking out on policy and institutional issues. He holds a law degree from the University of Malaya and has been recognized for his long-standing involvement in Malaysian civil society and parliamentary affairs.

    Born1951-10-17 · 74 years old

    EducationUniversity of Malaya

    CareerLawyer

  • Azalina Othman Said
    JohorPengerang
    Malaysia[Lower]United Malays National OrganisationMember of the Dewan Rakyat

    Azalina Othman Said

    Azalina Othman Said is a Malaysian politician and lawyer who has served as the Member of Parliament for Pengerang since 2004. Currently the Minister of Law and Institutional Reform, she has held several ministerial portfolios throughout her career, including Minister of Youth and Sports and Minister of Tourism. A member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), she was the first woman to serve as Deputy Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat. Her career is marked by a focus on legal and institutional reform, women's affairs, and corporate law, and she has been recognized internationally for her leadership in anti-corruption initiatives.

    Born1963-12-31 · 62 years old

    Birth placeJohor Bahru, Malaysia

    EducationUniversiti Teknologi MARA, University of Malaya, International Islamic University Malaysia, London School of Economics

    CareerLawyer, legal assistant, partner at law firms including Azalina Chan & Chia and Zaid Ibrahim & Co.

  • Ahmad Maslan
    JohorPontian
    Malaysia[Lower]United Malays National OrganisationMember of the Dewan Rakyat

    Ahmad Maslan

    Ahmad Maslan is a Malaysian politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Pontian since 2008. Currently holding the position of Deputy Minister of Works since December 2023, he previously served as the Deputy Minister of Finance I and held various ministerial roles in the Prime Minister's Department and the Ministry of International Trade and Industry under the Barisan Nasional administration. A member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), he has held significant party leadership roles, including Secretary-General of UMNO and Division Chief of Pontian.

    Born1966-04-30 · 60 years old

    Birth placePontian, Johor, Malaysia

    EducationVictoria University of Wellington (Bachelor of Economics and Political Science); Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (Master of Business Administration)

    CareerRubber tapper (family background)