Nik Abduh Explained

Honorific-Prefix:Yang Berhormat Senator Tuan
Nik Mohamad Abduh Nik Abdul Aziz
Native Name:Malay: {{Script|Arab|نئ محمد عبده نئ عبدالعزيز
Office:Senator
Term Start:19 September 2023
Primeminister:Anwar Ibrahim
Predecessor:Mohd Apandi Mohamad
Office1:Chairman of the
South Kelantan Development Authority
Term Start1:1 May 2020
Term End1:18 June 2023
Minister1:Abdul Latiff Ahmad

Mahdzir Khalid

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi
1Blankname1:Director-General
1Namedata1:Iskandar Zurkarnain Ibrahim
Predecessor1:Sazmi Miah
Successor1:Zawawi Othman
Office2:Youth Chief of the Malaysian Islamic Party
President2:Abdul Hadi Awang
Deputy2:Muhammad Khalil Abdul Hadi
Term Start2:6 June 2015
Term End2:17 April 2017
Predecessor2:Suhaizan Kayat
Successor2:Muhammad Khalil Abdul Hadi
Constituency2:Pengkalan Chepa
Constituency Mp3:Bachok
Parliament3:Malaysian
Term Start3:9 May 2018
Term End3:19 November 2022
Predecessor3:Ahmad Marzuk Shaary (PAS)
Successor3:Mohd Syahir Che Sulaiman (PN–PAS)
Majority3:3,292 (2018)
Constituency Mp4:Pasir Mas
Parliament4:Malaysian
Term Start4:5 May 2013
Term End4:9 May 2018
Predecessor4:Ibrahim Ali (Independent)
Successor4:Ahmad Fadhli Shaari (PAS)
Majority4:8,047 (2013)
Office5:Faction represented in the Dewan Negara
Subterm5:2023–
Suboffice5:Perikatan Nasional
Office6:Faction represented in the Dewan Rakyat
Subterm6:2013–2020
Suboffice6:Malaysian Islamic Party
Subterm7:2020–2022
Suboffice7:Perikatan Nasional
Party:Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS)
Otherparty:Pakatan Rakyat (PR)

Gagasan Sejahtera (GS)

Perikatan Nasional (PN)
Occupation:Politician
Birth Name:Nik Mohamad Abduh bin Nik Abdul Aziz
Birth Date:22 March 1970
Birth Place:Pengkalan Chepa, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
Citizenship:Malaysian
Relations:Nik Omar Nik Abdul Aziz (older brother)
Alma Mater:Al-Azhar University
Darul Uloom Deoband
Parents:Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat (father)
Alongside:Wan Martina

Nik Mohamad Abduh bin Nik Abdul Aziz (Jawi: Malay: {{Script|Arab|نئ محمد عبده نئ عبدالعزيز; born 22 March 1970) is a Malaysian politician who has served as a Senator since September 2023. He was 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

Year!
ConstituencyCandidateVotesPctOpponent(s)VotesPctBallots castMajorityTurnout
2013P022 Pasir Mas (PAS) 33,43156.84%Ibrahim Ali (IND)25,38443.16% 60,168 8,047 83.61%
2018P025 BachokNik Mohamad Abduh Nik Abdul Aziz (PAS) 36,188 48.93%Awang Adek Hussin (UMNO)32,89644.48%75,945 3,292 82.01%
Zulkifli Zakaria (BERSATU)4,8806.60%

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nik Abduh to be sworn in as senator on Sept 19. The Star. 18 September 2023. 18 September 2023.
  2. Web site: Nik Abduh, Azizah Dun antara lima Pengerusi baharu. ms. 1 May 2020. Sinar Harian. Khairil Anwar Mohd Amin. 1 May 2020.
  3. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/para/kmm.htm Kumpulan Mujahidin Malaysia (KMM)
  4. News: Nik Aziz's son named in report . Wong . Chun Wai . Charles . Lourdes . . 2 January 2003.
  5. http://www.novelguide.com/a/discover/exgi_0001_0001_0/exgi_0001_0001_0_00082.html Kumpulan Mujahidin Malaysia
  6. https://2009-2017.state.gov/documents/organization/31947.pdf Background Information on Other Terrorist Groups
  7. News: MacIntyre . Ian . Zulklifli . C.A. . Nik Aziz's son freed with 10 others . . 19 October 2006.