Mohamad Hasan (politician)

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In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Hasan is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Mohamad. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Yang Berhormat Dato' Seri Utama Haji
Mohamad Hasan
PSD SPNS DSSA DSNS ANS MP MLA
محمد حسن‎
Mohamad in 2023
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Assumed office
12 December 2023
MonarchsAbdullah
(2023–2024)
Ibrahim Iskandar
(since 2024)
Prime MinisterAnwar Ibrahim
DeputyMohamad Alamin
Preceded byZambry Abdul Kadir
ConstituencyRembau
Minister of Defence
In office
3 December 2022 – 12 December 2023
MonarchAbdullah
Prime MinisterAnwar Ibrahim
DeputyAdly Zahari
Preceded byHishammuddin Hussein
Succeeded byMohamed Khaled Nordin
ConstituencyRembau
Member of the Malaysian Parliament
for Rembau
Assumed office
19 November 2022
Preceded byKhairy Jamaluddin
(BN–UMNO)
Majority19,897 (2022)
State Leader of the Opposition of Negeri Sembilan
In office
13 April 2019 – 1 July 2023
MonarchMuhriz
Menteri BesarAminuddin Harun
Preceded byHimself
Succeeded byRidzuan Ahmad
In office
2 July 2018 – 18 February 2019
MonarchMuhriz
Menteri BesarAminuddin Harun
Preceded byAnthony Loke Siew Fook
Succeeded byHimself
Member of the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly
for Rantau
Assumed office
13 April 2019
Preceded byHimself
(BN–UMNO)
Majority4,510 (2019)
10,280 (2023)
In office
21 March 2004 – 18 February 2019
Preceded byAbdul Ghani Hassan
(BN–UMNO)
Succeeded byHimself
(BN–UMNO)
Majority6,199 (2004)
3,783 (2008)
4,613 (2013)
Walkover (2018)
10th Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan
In office
25 March 2004 – 10 May 2018
MonarchsJa'afar
(2004–2008)
Muhriz
(2008–2018)
Preceded byMohd Isa Abdul Samad
Succeeded byAminuddin Harun
ConstituencyRantau
Deputy Chairman of the Barisan Nasional
(Acting Chairman: 18 December 2018 – 30 June 2019)
Assumed office
30 June 2018
ChairmanAhmad Zahid Hamidi
Preceded byHishammuddin Hussein (Acting)
Deputy President of the
United Malays National Organisation
(Acting President: 18 December 2018 – 30 June 2019)
Assumed office
30 June 2018
PresidentAhmad Zahid Hamidi
Preceded byHishammuddin Hussein (Acting)
Personal details
Born
Mohamad bin Hasan

(1956-05-02) 2 May 1956 (age 67)
Rantau, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia)
CitizenshipMalaysian
Political partyUnited Malays National Organisation (UMNO)
Other political
affiliations		Barisan Nasional (BN)
SpouseRaja Salbiah Tengku Najumuddin
Children5
Alma materUniversity of Malaya
(BA)
OccupationPolitician
NicknameTok Mat

Dato' Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Hasan (Jawi: محمد بن حسن; born 2 May 1956), familiarly known as Tok Mat or Mat Hasan, is a Malaysian politician who has served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Unity Government administration under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim since December 2023. He served as the Minister of Defence in the PH administration under Prime Minister Anwar from December 2022 to December 2023. He has also served as the Deputy Chairman of Barisan Nasional (BN) and Deputy President of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) since June 2018, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Rembau since November 2022 as well as Member of the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Rantau from March 2004 to February 2019 and again since April 2019. He served as the 10th Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan from March 2004 to May 2018 and Leader of the Opposition of Negeri Sembilan from July 2018 to February 2019 and again from April 2019 to July 2023. He was also the State Chairman of BN and UMNO of Negeri Sembilan.[1][2]

Early life and education[edit]

Mohamad was born in Kampung Kundur Hilir, Rantau, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, on 2 May 1956. He received his early education at Sekolah Kebangsaan Datuk Akhir Zaman, Rantau, and continued his secondary education at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Rantau. After completing secondary education, he went to Form 6 at Tuanku Ampuan Durah Secondary School, Seremban, and later pursued his undergraduate degree in International Relations at the University of Malaya (UM) in 1975.

Corporate career[edit]

Mohamad started his career with Malayan Banking Berhad as a trainee officer. His last position with Maybank was assistant branch manager at Petaling Jaya main branch before joining Arab Malaysia Merchant Bank. His last position with Arab Malaysian Merchant Bank was Manager at Johor Bahru branch. Mohamad later moved to Bank Bumiputra Malaysia Berhad, and had served as General Manager of Bank Bumiputra London (1988-1992). After dabbling in the banking world, he moved to the corporate sector as Chief Executive Officer of Cold Storage Malaysia Berhad (1992-1994). His last position in the corporate sector was as Managing Director of Cycle and Carriage Bintang Berhad (1994-2004).

In addition, Mohamad was also a member of the Board of Directors of Khazanah Nasional Berhad, as well as Chairman of the FIMA Berhad Group, as well as the Board of Directors of Sepang International Circuit (SIC).

Political career[edit]

After winning the Rantau state seat in the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly in the 2004 election, Mohamad sworn in as Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan on 25 March 2004. He managed to retain the seat in the 2008 election, 2013 election and was even unopposed in 2018 election after the Election Commission (EC) returning officer barred People's Justice Party (PKR)’s candidate Dr Streram Sinnansamy from filing his nomination papers.[3] The Election Court has on the 16 November 2018, allowed the petition by Dr S. Streram and ruled that Mohamad's election was null and void.[4] Mohamad had successfully won and defended the seat in a fresh by-election which was held on 13 April 2019.[5]

Mohamad is also the Rembau Umno Division Chief, UMNO Supreme Council Member and UMNO Deputy President. Mohamad was officially appointed as acting President of UMNO when Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was taking an over 6-month garden leave from carrying out his duties as party president from 19 December 2018 to 30 June 2019.[6]

Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan[edit]

Mohamad's term as Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan is mostly perceived as progressive in terms of the state development with his 20 years' experience in the corporate sector being seen as the main contributing factor for his successful tenure. Among the most significant policies made by him was by limiting the state exco year of service to maximum of two years to ensure the appointees will work diligently within the appointment period. As a result, during his term in the office, the state economic growth increased by 5.2% and 6.2% in 2011 and 2012 respectively.[7] He also managed to reduce the state debt to federal government from RM2 billion to RM700 million by cash with a cash reserve of RM500 million as of 2018 election.[8]

Green development and industrial reformation[edit]

Mohamad had always ensured to incorporate nature and environmental consideration in the development of the state.[7][9]

Among the related projects were Malaysia Visionary Valley (MVV), Agropolis and Biodiversiti in the region of Seremban, Port Dickson, Jempol, Tampin, Kuala Pilah and Jelebu. These projects had brought more than the initially expected of RM1-billion new investment into the state in 2015.[7]

He also reformed the state agricultural-based industry into manufacturing to accommodate the growing demand for new manufacturing area due to industrial expansion and congestion in Klang Valley area. The manufacturing regions are located around the downstream area of to ensure no disruption toward the state water supply while the manufacturing companies with green technologies were prioritized by the state.[9]

State Leader of the Opposition[edit]

Upon the change of government due to 2018 Malaysian general election, the new Pakatan Harapan (PH) state government applaud Mohamad's administration and planned to match his portfolio.[10] Mohamad becomes the Leader of the Opposition for Negeri Sembilan since in July 2018 until September 23.[11]

Ministerial career[edit]

Minister of Defence (2022-2023)[edit]

Minister of Foreign Affairs (2023-present)[edit]

Election results[edit]

Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly[12][13][14][15][16][17][18]
Year Constituency Candidate Votes Pct Opponent(s) Votes Pct Ballots cast Majority Turnout
2004 N27 Rantau Mohamad Hasan (UMNO) 8,031 79.30% Badrul Hisham Shaharin (PKR) 1,832 18.09% 10,127 6,199 72.77%
2008 Mohamad Hasan (UMNO) 7,739 66.17% Aisah Lamsah (PKR) 3,956 33.83% 12,216 3,783 80.77%
2013 Mohamad Hasan (UMNO) 10,126 64.75% Aisah Lamsah (PKR) 5,513 35.25% 15,878 4,613 87.09%
2018 Mohamad Hasan (UMNO) 1 None None
Unopposed
2019 Mohamad Hasan (UMNO) 10,379 63.18% Streram Sinnansamy (PKR) 5,887 35.84% 16,428 4,510 79.30%
Malar Rajaram (IND) 83 0.50%
Mohd Nor Yassin (IND) 79 0.48%
2023 Mohamad Hasan (UMNO) 16,957 71.75% Rozmal Malakan (PAS) 6,677 28.25% 23,634 10,280 71.86%

Note: 1 The Election Court has on the 16 September 2018, passed a ruling that Mohamad Hasan had not been duly elected and a fresh by-election was called to be held after Mohamad Hasan's appeal was dismissed by the Federal Court on 18 February 2019.

Parliament of Malaysia
Year Constituency Candidate Votes Pct Opponent(s) Votes Pct Ballots cast Majority Turnout
2022 P131 Rembau, Negeri Sembilan Mohamad Hasan (UMNO) 53,075 48.50% Julfitri Joha (PKR) 33,178 30.32% 109,436 19,897 81.94%
Mohd Nazree Mohd Yunus (BERSATU) 21,875 19.99%
Ramly Awalludin (PEJUANG) 529 0.48%
Tinagaram Subramaniam (PSM) 779 0.71%

Honours[edit]

Honours of Malaysia[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Abullah, Mohsin (8 October 2009). "What happens when Isa wins?". Sin Chew Daily. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  2. ^ "Mohamad glad that BN has retained Negri Sembilan". NST. Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
  3. ^ "Mohamad Hasan returned unopposed". thestar.com.my. The Star Online. 19 April 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  4. ^ "Rantau by-election on after court invalidates BN win - Nation". www.thestar.com.my. The Star Online. 16 November 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  5. ^ "BN's Mohamad Hasan retains Rantau state seat after by-election". Bernama. Channel News Asia. 14 April 2019. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
  6. ^ "Ahmad Zahid to resume Umno leadership". The Star Online. 30 June 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
  7. ^ a b c "Jasa Tok Mat kepada Rantau". Sinar Harian (in Malay). 10 April 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  8. ^ "KJ and I not a tag team, says Mohamad Hasan". Free Malaysia Today. 20 June 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  9. ^ a b "Tanah Merah kawasan baharu industri". Utusan Online (in Malay). Archived from the original on 8 June 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  10. ^ "New Negeri Sembilan government praises Tok Mat's leadership, says will do better [NSTTV]". New Straits Times. 12 May 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  11. ^ V Anbalagan (18 December 2018). "Lawyer questions Mohamad Hasan's attendance at Negeri Sembilan assembly". Free Malaysia Today. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
  12. ^ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 4 February 2017. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
  13. ^ "Malaysia General Election". undiinfo Malaysian Election Data. Malaysiakini. Retrieved 4 February 2017. Results only available from the 2004 election.
  14. ^ "KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM 13". Sistem Pengurusan Maklumat Pilihan Raya Umum (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  15. ^ "my undi : Kawasan & Calon-Calon PRU13 : Keputusan PRU13 (Archived copy)". www.myundi.com.my. Archived from the original on 31 March 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
  16. ^ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum ke-13". Utusan Malaysia. Archived from the original on 21 March 2018. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  17. ^ "SEMAKAN KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM KE - 14" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 17 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
  18. ^ "The Star Online GE14". The Star. Retrieved 24 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
  19. ^ a b c "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat". Bahagian Istiadat dan Urusetia Persidangan Antarabangsa. Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia). Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  20. ^ "DSSA 1999". awards.selangor.gov.my.

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