Burhanuddin al-Helmy
Leader of the Opposition | |
|---|---|
| In office 1959–1964 | |
| Monarchs | Abdul Rahman Hisamuddin Putra |
| Prime Minister | Tunku Abdul Rahman |
| Succeeded by | Tan Chee Khoon |
| 3rd President of the Malaysian Islamic Party | |
| In office 1956 – 25 October 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Abbas Alias |
| Succeeded by | Mohd Asri Muda |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 August 1911 Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party |
| Parent(s) | Muhammad Nur Sharifah Zaharah Habib Osman |
Jawi: برهان الدين بن محمد نور الحلمي; 29 August 1911 – 25 October 1969),[1] commonly known as Burhanuddin al-Helmy, was a Malaysian politician. He was President of the Malaysian Islamic Party
(PAS) from 1956 to his death in October 1969.
Early and personal life
Burhanuddin was born in
Alsagoff
family.
Post-war activism
After World War II, Burhanuddin set up the Malay Nationalist Party. The party advocated Malay rights and proposed a "political union" with Indonesia.[2][3]
PAS Presidency
Burhanuddin assumed the presidency of PAS in 1956,Internal Security Act in 1965 and subsequent imprisonment for one year on charges of plotting to overthrow the Malaysian government and install an Indonesian-friendly replacement.[2][7]
Election results
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | P025 Besut, Trengganu | Burhanuddin al-Helmy (PMIP) | 9,988 | 70.32% | Husin Abdullah (UMNO) | 4,216 | 29.68% | 14,409 | 5,772 | 67.33% | ||
Legacy
Awards
Perak:
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Perak State Crown (SPMP) – Dato' Seri (2015)
Places named after him
Several places were named after him, including:
- Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
- Persiaran Burhanuddin Helmi in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Doktor Burhanuddin in Taiping, Perak
- Sekolah Rendah Islam Burhanuddin Al-Helmy in Alor Setar, Kedah
- Kolej Burhanuddin Helmi, one of the residential college in National University of Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor
References
- ^ Profile of Burhanuddin al-Helmy
- ^ ISBN 0-415-23875-7.
- ISBN 978-0-8248-3052-6.
- ^ "That complex entity called Pas". Aliran Monthly. 14 November 2009. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
- ^ Farish Noor (11 April 2008). "On the road to change?". Daily Times. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
- ISBN 981-230-161-5.
- ^ "Opposition Plan for Rebellion". The Age. Fairfax Media. 1 March 1965. Retrieved 22 June 2010. [dead link]
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