Nik Mohamad Abduh

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Nik Abdul Aziz is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Nik Mohamad Abduh. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Yang Berhormat Senator Tuan
Nik Mohamad Abduh Nik Abdul Aziz
نئ محمد عبده نئ عبدالعزيز‎
Senator
Elected by the
Kelantan State Legislative Assembly
Incumbent
Assumed office
8 July 2023
Serving with Wan Martina
MonarchsAbdullah
(2023–2024)
Ibrahim
(since 2024)
Prime MinisterAnwar Ibrahim
Preceded byMohd Apandi Mohamad
Chairman of the
South Kelantan Development Authority
In office
1 May 2020 – 18 June 2023
MinisterAbdul Latiff Ahmad
(2020–2021)
Mahdzir Khalid
(2021–2022)
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi
(2022–2023)
Director-GeneralIskandar Zurkarnain Ibrahim
Preceded bySazmi Miah
Succeeded byZawawi Othman
Youth Chief of the Malaysian Islamic Party
In office
6 June 2015 – 17 April 2017
PresidentAbdul Hadi Awang
DeputyMuhammad Khalil Abdul Hadi
Preceded bySuhaizan Kayat
Succeeded byMuhammad Khalil Abdul Hadi
ConstituencyPengkalan Chepa
Member of the Malaysian Parliament
for Bachok
In office
9 May 2018 – 19 November 2022
Preceded byAhmad Marzuk Shaary
(PAS)
Succeeded byMohd Syahir Che Sulaiman
(PN–PAS)
Majority3,292 (2018)
Member of the Malaysian Parliament
for Pasir Mas
In office
5 May 2013 – 9 May 2018
Preceded byIbrahim Ali
(Independent)
Succeeded byAhmad Fadhli Shaari
(PAS)
Majority8,047 (2013)
Faction represented in Dewan Negara
2023–Perikatan Nasional
Faction represented in Dewan Rakyat
2013–2020Malaysian Islamic Party
2020–2022Perikatan Nasional
Personal details
Born
Nik Mohamad Abduh bin Nik Abdul Aziz

(1970-03-22) 22 March 1970 (age 54)
Pengkalan Chepa, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
Citizenship Malaysia
Political party Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS)
Other political
affiliations		Pakatan Rakyat (PR)
(2008–2015)
Gagasan Sejahtera (GS)
(2016–2020)
Perikatan Nasional (PN)
(since 2020)
RelationsNik Omar
(Elder brother)
Nik Adli
(Elder brother)
Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man
(First cousin)
Parent(s)Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat
(died 2015)
Tuan Sabariah Tuan Ishak
Alma materAl-Azhar University
Darul Uloom Deoband
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionEducator

Nik Mohamad Abduh bin Nik Abdul Aziz (Jawi: نئ محمد عبده نئ عبدالعزيز‎; born 22 March 1970) is a Malaysian politician who has served as a Senator since July 2023. He was the Chairman of the South Kelantan Development Authority (KESEDAR) from May 2020 to June 2023 and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bachok from May 2018 to November 2022 and for Pasir Mas from May 2013 to May 2018. He is a member of the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), a component party of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) and formerly Gagasan Sejahtera (GS) and Pakatan Rakyat (PR) coalitions. He is the son of Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat, the former Menteri Besar of Kelantan and former Spiritual Leader of PAS. He was the Youth Chief of PAS from June 2015 to April 2017.[1][2]

Early life

Nik Abduh was born on 22 March 1970. He started his studies at the Kedai Lalat Primary School, Kota Kambing. He later continued his secondary education in Madrasah Nurul Anuar and Maahad Muhammadi. After graduating high school, he continued his religious studies in Lucknow, India as well as Darul Uloom Deoband, India and also Al Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.

Career

Upon graduation, he resigned as an educator:

1. Maahad Muhammadi (boys' school) in 1995 (for 7 months)

2. Maahad Muhammadi (girls' school) (1997–1998)

3. 1st Assistant Teacher (GPK1) in Maahad Darul Anuar (1998–1999)

4. Mudir in Maahad Darul Anuar (2000–2002)

5. Attending Nun Berhad Academy (2003)

6. Principals in Tahfiz Maahad and Nikmatillah Religious Studies (2004–2007).

In addition, he was also a Member of Council Kota Bharu Municipal Council for 8 years.

Politics

In the political arena, Nik Abduh has held several positions at the Center up to the Branch. He has various positions in PAS. The following show which positions he has held :

Center

1. Syura Council Members (2015–2020)

2. Central PAS Working committee members (2013–2015)

3. Central PAS Working committee members (2017–Present)

Youth

1. Chairman of PAS Youth Council Youth PAS Malaysia (2015–2017)

2. Deputy Chairman of PAS Youth Council Malaysia (2011–2013)

3. PAS Youth Council Exco Malaysia (2007–2011)

4. Kelantan PAS Youth Council deputy chairperson (2007–2009)

5. Kelantan PAS Youth Council Exco (2001–2007)

Area

Head of PAS Youth Council for Pengkalan Chepa (2001–2009)

Branch

Member of the PAS Committee of the Melaka Island Branch.

He contested for the first time in the 13th General Election in 2013 at the Pasir Mas seat and won the seat after defeating Independent candidate Dato' Ibrahim Ali.

Nik Mohamad Abduh now holds the Bachok parliamentary seat after winning the last General Election by defeating Barisan Nasional, Awang Adek Hussin and Pakatan Harapan candidate Zulkifli Zakaria by 3,292.

Issues

Brother detained under ISA

His brother Nik Adli was held under the Malaysian Internal Security Act in 2001 for alleged terrorist activities including planning jihad, possession of weapons, and membership in the Kumpulan Mujahidin Malaysia (KMM), an Islamist extremist group.[3][4][5][6] After 5 years in detention without trial, he was released.[7]

Election results

Parliament of Malaysia[8][9]
Year Constituency Candidate Votes Pct Opponent(s) Votes Pct Ballots cast Majority Turnout
2013 P022 Pasir Mas Nik Mohamad Abduh Nik Abdul Aziz (PAS) 33,431 56.84% Ibrahim Ali (IND) 25,384 43.16% 60,168 8,047 83.61%
2018 P025 Bachok Nik Mohamad Abduh Nik Abdul Aziz (PAS) 36,188 48.93% Awang Adek Hussin (UMNO) 32,896 44.48% 75,945 3,292 82.01%
Zulkifli Zakaria (BERSATU) 4,880 6.60%

See also

References

  1. ^ "Nik Abduh to be sworn in as senator on Sept 19". The Star. 18 September 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Nik Abduh, Azizah Dun antara lima Pengerusi baharu". Khairil Anwar Mohd Amin (in Malay). Sinar Harian. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  3. ^ Kumpulan Mujahidin Malaysia (KMM) GlobalSecurity.org
  4. ^ Wong, Chun Wai; Charles, Lourdes (2 January 2003). "Nik Aziz's son named in report". The Star (Malaysia).
  5. ^ Kumpulan Mujahidin Malaysia Novelguide.com
  6. ^ Background Information on Other Terrorist Groups US Department of State
  7. ^ MacIntyre, Ian; Zulklifli, C.A. (19 October 2006). "Nik Aziz's son freed with 10 others". The Star (Malaysia).
  8. ^ "SEMAKAN KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM KE – 14" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 13 September 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
  9. ^ "The Star Online GE14". The Star. Retrieved 24 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.