Ahmad Zaini Japar
Ahmad Zaini Japar | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kedah State Legislative Assembly for Bukit Kayu Hitam | |
| In office 8 March 2008 – 9 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Khalidah Adibah Ayob (BN–UMNO) |
| Succeeded by | Halimaton Shaadiah Saad (PH–BERSATU) |
| Majority | 6,995 (2008) 7,873 (2013) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 August 1956 |
| Died | 1 April 2023 (aged 66) University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur |
| Resting place | Changlun, Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kubang Pasu, Kedah |
| Political party | United Malay National Organisation (UMNO) (–2023) |
| Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) (–2023) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Ahmad Zaini bin Japar (25 August 1956 – 1 April 2023) was a Malaysian politician. He served as Member of the Kedah State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Bukit Kayu Hitam from March 2008 to May 2018. He was a member of United Malay National Organisation (UMNO), a component party of Barisan Nasional (BN).[1]
Ahmad Zaini Japar died on 1 April 2023 at University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC).[2][3]
Election Results
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | N05 Bukit Kayu Hitam | Ahmad Zaini Japar (UMNO) | 13,219 | 67.99% | Che On Yusof (PKR) | 6,224 | 32.01% | 20,037 | 6,995 | 80.17% | ||
| 2013 | Ahmad Zaini Japar (UMNO) | 16,454 | 65.72% | Che On Yusof (PKR) | 8,581 | 34.28% | 25,522 | 6,995 | 87.50% | |||
| 2018 | Ahmad Zaini Japar (UMNO) | 8,874 | 33.58% | Halimaton Shaadiah Saad (BERSATU) | 11,027 | 41.72% | 27,006 | 2,153 | 82.80% | |||
| Habsah Bakar (PAS) | 6,528 | 24.70% | ||||||||||
Honours
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Knight Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (DSDK) – Dato' (2008)[6].svg.png)
Member of the Order of the Crown of Kedah (AMK) (2001)[6]- Justice of the Peace (JP) (2007)[6]
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Recipient of the Public Service Star (BKM)[6].svg.png)
Recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)[6]
References
- ^ "Ahmad Zaini Japar". pru.sinarharian.com.my.
- ^ "Former Bukit Kayu Hitam assemblyman Zaini Japar dies". www.nst.com.my. 1 April 2023.
- ^ "Bekas ADUN Bukit Kayu Hitam, Ahmad Zaini meninggal dunia". www.sinarharian.com.my. 1 April 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "The Star Online GE14". The Star. Retrieved 24 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
- ^ a b c d e "Carian Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat". eservices.kedah.gov.my.