Dewan Rakyat (Lower House)In officeUnited Malays National OrganisationJohor · SembrongMember of the Dewan Rakyat
Hishammuddin Hussein
Profile
Hishammuddin Hussein is a Malaysian politician and lawyer who has served as the Member of Parliament for Sembrong since 2004. A prominent member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), he has held several high-ranking cabinet positions throughout his career, including Minister of Defence, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Senior Minister of the Security Cluster. Born in Johor Bahru, he is the son of Malaysia's third prime minister, Hussein Onn. Before entering politics, he practiced law and was a partner at the firm Skrine & Co. Throughout his tenure, he has been a central figure in Malaysian governance, navigating complex political crises and international diplomatic challenges.
Details
- Born
- 1961-08-05 · 64 years old
- Birth place
- Johor Bahru, Malaysia
- Education
- Malay College Kuala Kangsar, St. John's Institution, Alice Smith School, Cheltenham College, Aberystwyth University (Bachelor of Laws), London School of Economics (Master of Laws)
- Career
- Lawyer, Partner at Skrine & Co, Founder of Lee Hishammuddin