Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor
Haji Muhammad Sanusi bin Md Nor (born 4 August 1974) is a Malaysian politician currently serving as the 14th Menteri Besar of Kedah since May 2020. He has served as the Member of the Kedah State Legislative Assembly for Jeneri since May 2018 and served as the Leader of the Opposition of the state from July 2018 to 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.[1][2]
Yang Amat Berhormat Tuan Haji Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor MLA | |
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محمد سنوسي مد نور | |
| 14th Menteri Besar of Kedah | |
| Assumed office 17 May 2020 | |
| Monarch | Sallehuddin |
| Preceded by | Mukhriz Mahathir |
| Constituency | Jeneri |
| Leader of the Opposition of the Kedah State Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 4 July 2018 – 17 May 2020 | |
| Monarch | Sallehuddin |
| Menteri Besar | Mukhriz Mahathir |
| Preceded by | Amiruddin Hamzah |
| Succeeded by | Johari Abdul |
| Constituency | Jeneri |
| Member of the Kedah State Legislative Assembly for Jeneri | |
| Assumed office 9 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Mahadzir Abdul Hamid (UMNO–BN) |
| Majority | 2,455 (2018) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 August 1974 Sik, Kedah, Malaysia |
| Citizenship | Malaysian |
| Political party | PAS |
| Other political affiliations | Gagasan Sejahtera Muafakat Nasional Perikatan Nasional |
| Spouse(s) | Jusmalailani Jusoh |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | University of Science Malaysia |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Activist |
Background
Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor is the seventh child of 13 siblings of the pilgrims of Md Nor Taib and Meriam Ahmad. Muhammad Sanusi married Jusmalailani Jusoh and raised five children. He has been educated at Sekolah Rendah Batu 5, Sik, Sekolah Sultan Mohamad Jiwa, Sungai Petani, Sekolah Menengah Sik, Sekolah Menengah Derma Kangar Perlis and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).
Politics
- PAS Election Director
- Chairman of PASRelief
- Central Director-General of PAS Security (2017 to date)
- PAS President of Sik Area, Kedah (2015 to date).
- Kedah PAS Deputy Commissioner (2015 to date)
- Political Secretary to 10th Menteri Besar of Kedah Tan Sri Dato' Seri Ustaz Hj Azizan Abdul Razak (2008 to 2013).
- 14th Menteri Besar of Kedah
Election results
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | |||
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| 2008 | N23 Belantek, P013 Sik | 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, P013 Sik | 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 (PPBM) | 4,146 | 18.07% | ||||||||||
References
- "Muhammad Sanusi dijangka angkat sumpah MB Kedah esok". 16 May 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
- "Menteri Besar baharu Kedah angkat sumpah esok". 16 May 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
- "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.
External links
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| Preceded by Mukhriz Mahathir |
Chief Minister of Kedah 2020-present |
Succeeded by N/A |