Mastura Mohd Yazid
Datin Mastura binti Mohd Yazid (Jawi ماستورا بنتي محمد يازيد; born 22 August 1961) is a Malaysian politician. She has served in the Cabinet of Malaysia as the Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department for Special Functions in the Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration under Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and Minister Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof since March 2020.
Yang Berhormat Datin Mastura Mohd Yazid MP | |
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ماستورا بنتي محمد يازيد | |
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| Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Special Functions) | |
| Assumed office 10 March 2020 | |
| Monarch | Abdullah |
| Prime Minister | Muhyiddin Yassin |
| Minister | Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Constituency | Kuala Kangsar |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Kuala Kangsar | |
| Assumed office 17 October 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Wan Mohammad Khair-il Anuar (UMNO—BN) |
| Majority | 6,969 (2016) 731 (2018) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mastura binti Mohd Yazid 22 August 1961 Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia |
| Citizenship | Malaysian |
| Political party | United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) |
| Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) Perikatan Nasional (PN) Muafakat Nasional (MN) |
| Spouse(s) | Wan Mohammad Khair-il Anuar |
| Relations | Mohd Yazid Baba (Father) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Kent |
| Occupation | Politician |
Education
Mastura graduated with a Bachelor of Laws in Honors from the University of Kent, United Kingdom in 1984. The following year, she continued her studies at the Law School Education Law Council at the Inns of Court, London. 3 years later, she obtained a degree in Shariah Law and Practice at International Islamic University. In 2013, she received a Bachelor of Psychology in Open University of Malaysia.[1]
Career
Mastura began her career as an advocate and solicitor in 1986. She has also been a translator since 2007. [1]
Politics
She is a Member of the UMNO Women's Committee of the Telok Kemang Division, Negeri Sembilan. She often helps her husband Wan Mohammad Khair-il Anuar Wan Ahmad do charity work and dedicated to the people of Kuala Kangsar. In addition, Mastura is also active as a member of the Perak State Charity and Welfare Agency (BAIDURI). [1]
In 2016, she was elected as Kuala Kangsar Member of Parliament after winning the by-election. This was followed by the death of her husband, who is also a Member of Parliament in Kuala Kangsar. [2]
Personal Life
Mastura is a widow of the late Wan Mohammad Khair-il Anuar Wan Ahmad. Her husband died on May 5, 2016 as a result of a helicopter crash in Sarawak. [3]
Mastura is the mother of four sons - Wan Emir Astar, Wan Imar Izzat, Wan Iskandar and Wan Muhammad Ammar. [4]
Election Results
| Year | Government | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Mastura Mohd Yazid (UMNO) | 12,653 | 54.37% | Najihatussalehah Ahmad (PAS) | 5,684 | 24.42% | 23,523 | 6,969 | 71.39% | ||
| Ahmad Termizi Ramli (AMANAH) | 4,883 | 20.98% | |||||||||
| 2018 | Mastura Mohd Yazid (UMNO) | 12,102 | 40.26% | Ahmad Termizi Ramli (AMANAH) | 11,371 | 37.83% | 30,701 | 731 | 83.08% | ||
| Khalil Idham Lim Abdullah (PAS) | 6,583 | 21.90% | |||||||||
References
- "Mastura Yazid".
- "Copter crash: Tragedy strikes fear among campaigners". The Star Online. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
- "MP joked about copter not flying if he ate too much". Free Malaysia Today. 6 May 2016. Archived from the original on 7 May 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
- Ibu tabah ditohmah: Wan Emir Astar Borneo Post
- "Malaysia's Sungai Besar, Kuala Kangsar by-elections: Barisan Nasional sweeps to victory". The Straits Times. 18 June 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- "SEMAKAN KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM KE - 14" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 17 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
- "The Star Online GE14". The Star. Retrieved 24 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.