Shahidan Kassim

Shahidan bin Kassim is a Malaysian politician currently serving as the Member of Parliament for Arau. A long-standing figure in Malaysian politics, he previously served as the 7th Menteri Besar of Perlis from 1995 to 2008 and held various federal cabinet positions, including Minister in the Prime Minister's Department. Known for his assertive political style, he has been a prominent member of the United Malays National Organisation and later joined the Malaysian Islamic Party within the Perikatan Nasional coalition. His career has spanned decades, marked by significant influence in state and national governance, as well as involvement in sports administration and conservative religious advocacy.