Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor

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In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Md Nor is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Muhammad Sanusi. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Jeneri
Assumed office
9 May 2018
Preceded byMahadzir Abdul Hamid (BN–UMNO)
Majority2,455 (2018)
16,050 (2023)
Personal details
Born (1974-08-04) 4 August 1974 (age 49)[1]
Kampung Sungai Pauh, Sik, Kedah, Malaysia[2]
CitizenshipMalaysian
Political partyMalaysian Islamic Party (PAS)
Other political
affiliations		Pakatan Rakyat (PR)
(2008–2015)
Gagasan Sejahtera (GS)
(2018–2020)
Muafakat Nasional (MN)
(2019–2022)
Perikatan Nasional (PN)
(2020–present)
Spouse
Jusmalailani Jusoh
​
(m. 1999)​
Children5
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Branch/service Royal Malaysian Navy
Territorial Army Regiment
Years of service1995–1997[note 1]
2021–present[note 2]
Rank Sub Lieutenant
First Admiral[note 3]
UnitReserve Officer Training Unit

Jeneri since May 2018. He was the Leader of the Opposition of the state from July 2018 until the collapse of the Pakatan Harapan state administration led by his predecessor Mukhriz Mahathir in May 2020. A member of the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), he is the party's Deputy Commissioner I of the state.[3][4] His tenure as Menteri Besar of Kedah is characterised by a series of political gaffes, scandals, bizarre claims and strained relationships with the federal government and other state governments in Malaysia, including a disparaging remark he had made against the Sultan of Selangor in 2023,[5] as well as claiming that the neighbouring state of Penang is a part of Kedah[6] and becoming one of the key people in the "Green Wave
".

Early life and education

Muhammad Sanusi was born in Kampung Sungai Pauh, Sik, Kedah, Malaysia[2] and he is the seventh child among 13 siblings from the marriage of Md Nor Taib (born 1942) and Meriam Ahmad (born 1949).[7] He came from a poor family.

Muhammad Sanusi received his primary education at Sekolah Rendah Batu 5, Sik and later his secondary education at

Social Science from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Gelugor, Penang.[7] During his university years, he underwent the training as navy reserve officer cadet
and commissioned in 1997.

Early career

Muhammad Sanusi began his career as an education officer for Persatuan Pengguna Pulau Pinang (CAP) (1998–2002), executive secretary for Institut Pemikiran dan Kepimpinan Melayu (IMPAK) (2002–2004) and assessment executive for Jurunilai Bersekutu (M) Sdn Bhd (2004–2008). He also served as board member for Syarikat Air Darul Aman (SADA) since 2010 until 2013.

Political career

During his political career, Muhammad Sanusi served as PAS election director, chairman of PASRelief, central director-general of PAS Security (since 2017), PAS divisional commissioner of Sik, Kedah (since 2015), Kedah PAS deputy commissioner (since 2015), Political Secretary to 10th Menteri Besar of Kedah YAB Tan Sri Dato' Seri Diraja Ustaz Haji Azizan Abdul Razak (2008 to 2013). He also served as election director of PN since 2023.

Menteri Besar of Kedah

Muhammad Sanusi served as 14th Menteri Besar of Kedah since 2020. On 17 May 2020,

Sultan of Kedah, Sallehuddin
on 17 May 2020.

During his tenure as the Menteri Besar of Kedah, he oversees many development and achievement in Kedah, including earned RM68.3 billion in 2021 and RM7.34 billion from investment in 2022; upgraded six Water Treatment Plants (Malay: Loji Rawatan Air or LRA) includes LRA Lubuk Buntar, LRA Bukit Selambau, LRA Sungai Limau, LRA Baling, LRA Jenun Baru and LRA Pelubang; 5,417 land title grants have been given to applicants who have been applying for decades; Kedah Rubber City (KRC) which has been in disrepair for a long time will be developed in the PN era with a total of RM2.2 billion and many more.

Involvement in navy

Muhammad Sanusi became the first politician in Malaysia to receive the military ranks of First Admiral in 2021 from the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM).[9]

Controversies and issues

Main article: Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor controversies

Muhammad Sanusi courted many controversies during his term as the Menteri Besar of Kedah since 2020 that have made him a polarizing figure in Malaysia. This includes rare-earth metal (REE) deposits, racism incidents, Thaipusam holiday in Kedah, COVID-19 corpse joke, obscene speech in Penang and controversial remarks about the appointment of Menteri Besar of Selangor by Sultan of Selangor.

Personal life

Muhammad Sanusi was married to Jusmalailani Jusoh on 14 February 1999 and they were blessed with 5 kids, namely Nur Fatihah, Muhammad Umar Zuhdi, Nur Asma', Nur Hana and Sofea Humaira. His wife work as a teacher in Batu 8 Secondary School in Sik, Kedah.

He enjoys playing

karoake in the TikTok
application.

In 2023, he released his own biography book, titled Pegunan Perjalanan Hidup: Dinding Sekeping Adik Seorang, and this book was launched by President of the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), Abdul Hadi Awang.[10][11]

Election results

Kedah State Legislative Assembly
Year Constituency Candidate Votes Pct Opponent(s) Votes Pct Ballots cast Majority Turnout
2008 N23
Belantek
 Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor (
PAS
) 		7,974 49.20% Mohd Tajuddin Abdullah (UMNO) 8,226 50.70% 16,475 252 86.60%
2018 N24
Jeneri
 Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor (
PAS
) 		10,626 46.32% Mahadzir Abdul Hamid (UMNO) 8,171 35.61% 27,641 2,455 84.70%
Mohd Nazri Abu Hassan (BERSATU) 4,146 18.07%
2023 Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor (
PAS
) 		21,823 79.08% Muhamad Khizri Abu Kassim (UMNO) 5,773 20.92% 27,754 16,050 79.08%

Honours

Bibliography

Book

  • Pegunan Perjalanan Hidup: Dinding Sekeping Adik Seorang (2023)[15][16]

Notes

  1. ^ Underwent training as reserve officer during his studies at USM.
  2. ^ Awarded as a honorary one-star general by TLDM.
  3. ^ Honorary rank.

References

  1. ^ a b "Muhammad Sanusi pemimpin mesra, mudah didekati". Sinarharian. 17 May 2020.
  2. ^ a b "'Sebiji telur belah lapan'". Berita Harian. 31 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Muhammad Sanusi dijangka angkat sumpah MB Kedah esok". 16 May 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Menteri Besar baharu Kedah angkat sumpah esok". 16 May 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  5. ^ "57 reports received against Sanusi over remarks on Selangor sultan, says IGP". 15 July 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  6. ^ "The controversy behind Kedah's claim of Penang". 6 June 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor". PRU @ Sinar Harian. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  8. ^ news|url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/05/17/mukhriz-formally-announces-resignation-as-kedah-mb/1866916
  9. ^ "MB Kedah terima pangkat Laksamana (Kehormat) TLDM". Harakah Daily. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  10. ^ "Kedah MB Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor doing a book-signing session of his autobiography". Lumi News Malaysia.
  11. ^ "Pay us RM100 million, not even Kemuncup grass will be cut in Ulu Muda forest - Sanusi". NST Online.
  12. ^ "Carian Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat". eservices.kedah.gov.my.
  13. ^ "Kedah MB is now 'Datuk Seri'". New Straits Times. 1 November 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  14. ^ "MB Sanusi heads awards list on Kedah Sultan's birthday". Malay Mail. 1 November 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  15. ^ "Kedah MB Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor doing a book-signing session of his autobiography". Lumi News Malaysia.
  16. ^ "Pay us RM100 million, not even Kemuncup grass will be cut in Ulu Muda forest - Sanusi". NST Online.

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