Ahmad Said (politician)
أحمد سعيد | |
13th Menteri Besar of Terengganu | |
In office 25 March 2008 – 12 May 2014 | |
Monarch | Mizan Zainal Abidin |
Preceded by | Idris Jusoh |
Succeeded by | Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman |
Constituency | Kijal |
Leader of the Opposition of Terengganu | |
In office 21 March 2019 – 12 August 2023 | |
Monarch | Mizan Zainal Abidin |
Menteri Besar | Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar |
Preceded by | Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman |
Succeeded by | Vacant |
Constituency | Kijal |
Member of the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly for Kijal | |
In office 21 March 2004 – 12 August 2023 | |
Preceded by | Mehamed Sulong (PAS) |
Succeeded by | Razali Idris (PN–BERSATU) |
Majority | 3,496 (2004) 3,157 (2008) 4,204 (2013) 1,265 (2018) 3,758 (2023) |
In office 21 October 1990 – 29 November 1999 | |
Preceded by | Mohd Mohd Min (BN–UMNO) |
Succeeded by | Mehamed Sulong (PAS) |
Majority | 1,834 (1990) 1,290 (1995) |
Exco roles (Terengganu) | |
1995–1999 | Chairman of the Housing and Local Government |
2004–2008 | Chairman of the Housing and Local Government |
Personal details | |
Born | Ahmad bin Said 15 February 1957 Teluk Kalong, Kemaman, Terengganu, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia) |
Political party | United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) |
Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) |
Spouse | Norliza Mahmud |
Children | 8 |
Alma mater | Universiti Sains Malaysia |
Ahmad Said (born 15 February 1957) is a
Profile
Ahmad Said is a political science graduate from Universiti Sains Malaysia and was firstly elected as an assemblyman in 1990, at the young age of only 33 years old. He has eight children as a result of his polygamous marriage with two women and each of his two wives live one kilometer apart from his own residence.[1]
Menteri Besar of Terengganu
Following the
In the formation of the new Terengganu state government, the federal government under the then
In what political analysts described as a possible
On 22 March 2008, the office of the Sultan of Terengganu announced the appointment of the Kijal assemblyman Ahmad Said instead of Idris Jusoh.[5]
The prime minister responded by saying that the appointment of Ahmad Said was "unconstitutional" as it went against the wishes of the assemblymen and the prime Minister's office who have supported Idris Jusoh's candidacy for Menteri Besar.
In spite of threats to strip Ahmad Said of his
The ruling party also planned to vote down the Sultan's choice through a
On 26 March 2008, Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin met at Istana Negara to resolve the impasse.[10] The prime minister reversed his stance and decided to accept the king's appointment of Ahmad Said as Menteri Besar of Terengganu.[11][12] He also apologised to the king for the public spat over the appointment of the Menteri Besar, explaining that there was no intention to disparage or humiliate the royal household. The apparent backdown was due to a threat that the royal household would be prepared to dissolve the state assembly if the motion of no-confidence was initiated against Ahmad Said, which would trigger another election in what iwas already a climate of discontent towards the ruling party and the possibility of dissenting assemblymen defecting to the opposition.[13][11]
The UMNO Supreme Council proceeded to endorse Ahmad Said as the new Menteri Besar of Terengganu. With the resolution of the impasse, Ahmad Said expressed his gratitude over his appointment and paid tribute to Idris an old friend he has known since their university days, for the contributions that he has done for the Terengganu people so far and to seek his advice. After the swearing-in ceremony, he also expressed hope in moving on to discharge his responsibility to the people and eradicate poverty within the state.[14]
He resigned as Menteri Besar on 12 May 2013, making way for Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman, an assemblyman from Seberang Takir to take over his position.[15] This was made as an agreement with the prime minister, Najib Razak that he would step down during second term in order to give way to a younger politician or a capable leader.[16] He, however, did not step down without another controversy (or crisis during his appointment). He and Ajil assemblyman, Ghazali Taib followed by Bukit Besi assemblyman, Roslee Daud,[17] left UMNO, the ruling party in Terengganu and caused the state to have a minority ruling government Barisan Nasional (14 state assemblymen) and a majority opposition Pakatan Rakyat (15 state assemblymen) with three independent assemblymen for the first time in Malaysia's history.[18] This is because he felt slighted when Najib Razak rejected his proposal to resign after his daughter's wedding reception.[19] However, all three then revoked their decision and returned to UMNO.[20] He later pledged to give his full support to the new MB.[21] He then too attempted a no-confidence motion against his successor during a 2015 Terengganu state assembly meeting but failed.
Post-GE 14
He remained in the Kijal state seat at the 14th general election and won against PAS and PH candidates with a majority of 1265 votes. He won the Kemaman UMNO division chief in the 2018 party elections but lost in his UMNO vice-presidency. He was re-appointed Terengganu UMNO liaison chairman to replace Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid on 11 January 2019.[22].He lost his seat in 2023 Terengganu state election which he defeated by majority of 3758 votes to Razali Idris after retaining it since 1990.
Election results
Year | Constituency | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2004 | N30 Kijal | Ahmad Said (UMNO) | 7,987 | 64.01% | Mohamad Sulong ( PAS )
|
4,491 | 35.99% | 12,620 | 3,496 | 89.11% | ||
2008 | Ahmad Said (UMNO) | 8,169 | 61.98% | Hazri Jusoh ( PAS )
|
5,012 | 38.02% | 13,386 | 3,157 | 85.98% | |||
2013 | Ahmad Said (UMNO) | 10,574 | 62.41% | Hazri Jusoh ( PAS )
|
6,370 | 37.59% | 17,137 | 4,204 | 87.01% | |||
2018 | Ahmad Said (UMNO) | 9,545 | 49.46% | Hazri Jusoh ( PAS )
|
8,280 | 42.91% | 19,652 | 1,265 | 87.03% | |||
Wan Marzuki (BERSATU) | 1,472 | 7.63% | ||||||||||
2023 | Ahmad Said (UMNO) | 9,645 | 41.85% | Razali Idris (BERSATU) | 13,403 | 58.15% | 23,048 | 3,758 | 78.15% |
Year | Constituency | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | P040 Kemaman | Ahmad Said (UMNO) | 38,535 | 34.07% | PAS )
|
65,714 | 58.11% | 114,553 | 27,179 | 81.12% | ||
Hasuni Sudin ( PKR )
|
8,340 | 7.37% | ||||||||||
Rosli Abd Ghani (PEJUANG) | 506 | 0.45% |
Honours
- Terengganu :
- Knight Grand Companion of the Order of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu (SSMZ) – Dato' Seri (2009)[23]
- Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown of Terengganu (DPMT) – Dato' (2004)[23]
References
- ^ Tan, Joceline (11 November 2011). "MB fights back to hold on to seat". The Star. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
- ^ "23 Terengganu Assemblymen Pledge Support For Idris Jusoh". Bernama. Archived from the original on 29 February 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2010.
- ^ Carolyn Hong (25 March 2008). "State tussle, national crisis?". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 29 March 2008. Retrieved 1 April 2008.
- ^ "Malaysian king, prime minister in conflict over appointment as constitutional crisis looms". International Herald Tribune. Associated Press. 24 March 2008. Archived from the original on 27 March 2008. Retrieved 1 April 2008.
- ^ "Malaysia: The MB For Terengganu Finally Appointed". Sin Chew. Archived from the original on 22 May 2011. Retrieved 7 November 2010.
- ^ "Terengganu MB Appointment Unconstitutional, Says Abdullah". Bernama. Archived from the original on 27 January 2009. Retrieved 1 April 2008.
- "PM: Appointing anyone else is against Constitution". The Star. 24 March 2008. Archived from the original on 9 April 2008. Retrieved 24 March 2008. - ^ "23 Terengganu Assemblymen Pledge Support For Idris Jusoh, Says Najib". Bernama. 24 March 2008. Archived from the original on 29 February 2012. Retrieved 24 March 2008.
- ^ a b R.S.N. Murali (23 March 2008). "Sultan's choice of MB stripped of Umno membership". The Star. Archived from the original on 1 February 2009. Retrieved 23 March 2008.
- ^ "PKR lodges report against Umno leaders and reps". The Star. 25 March 2008. Archived from the original on 21 May 2011. Retrieved 1 April 2008.
- ^ "PM to see King over MB issue". The Star (Malaysia). 26 March 2008. Archived from the original on 15 April 2008. Retrieved 1 April 2008.
- ^ a b "Ahmad Said stays Mentri Besar". Malaysia Insider. 26 March 2008. Archived from the original on 29 March 2008. Retrieved 26 March 2008.
- ^ "Ahmad Said sworn in as Terengganu MB". The Star (Malaysia). 30 March 2008. Archived from the original on 10 April 2008. Retrieved 1 April 2008.
- The Business Times. Archived from the originalon 9 June 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2008.
- ^ "New Terengganu Menteri Besar Pays Tribute To Idris". Bernama. 30 March 2008. Archived from the original on 24 May 2011. Retrieved 1 April 2008.
- Rosli Zakaria (30 March 2008). "Now we close ranks and work for the people". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on 2 April 2008. Retrieved 1 April 2008. - ^ "Ahmad Said quits as Terengganu MB". Malay Mail. 12 May 2014. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- "Ahmad resigns, Razif appointed new MB". Malaysiakini. 12 May 2014. Retrieved 2 August 2017. - ^ "Ahmad Said Had Agreed To Being Replaced A Year Ago, Umno Veep Says". Malaysian Digest. Archived from the original on 2 August 2017. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Roslee Daud quits UMNO to become independent". Astro Awani. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ "Terengganu deadlock as Ahmad Said quits Umno hours after resigning as MB". The Malaysian Insider. 12 May 2014. Retrieved 2 August 2017 – via Yahoo! News.
- Zulkifili Sulong (13 May 2014). "BN no longer majority in Terengganu after third state rep quits Umno". The Malaysian Insider. Archived from the original on 13 May 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2014. - ^ "In Umno exit, ex-MB says only wanted to step down after daughter's wedding". The Malaya Mail. 13 May 2014. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ "Ahmad Said and PM say sorry to each other over 'misunderstanding'". The Malaya Mail. 14 May 2014. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ "Ahmad Said pledges support to new MB". The Rakyat Post. 14 May 2014. Archived from the original on 2 August 2017. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ "Ahmad Said appointed Terengganu Umno chairman". The Sun Daily. 11 January 2019.
- ^ a b "SEMAKAN PENERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN, BINTANG DAN PINGAT". Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia). Archived from the original on 19 July 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2020.