Dato' Mohamad Taufek bin Abd Ghani (born 30 September 1968) is a Malaysian politician who served as Member of the Negeri Sembilan State Executive Council (EXCO) in the Pakatan Harapan (PH) state administration under Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun from May 2018 to August 2023 and Member of the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Paroi from March 2008 to May 2013 and again from May 2018 to August 2023. He is an independent. He was a member of the National Trust Party (AMANAH), a component party of the PH coalition and the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), a component party of the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) coalition.[1]
Mohamad Taufek Abd Ghani | |
|---|---|
| محمد توفيق بن عبدالغاني | |
| Member of the Negeri Sembilan State Executive Council (Youth & Sports) | |
| In office 23 May 2018 – 14 August 2023 | |
| Monarch | Muhriz |
| Menteri Besar | Aminuddin Harun |
| Preceded by | Zaifulbahri Idris |
| Succeeded by | Mustafa Nagoor |
| Constituency | Paroi |
| Member of the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly for Paroi | |
| In office 9 May 2018 – 12 August 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mohd Ghazali Abd Wahid (BN–UMNO) |
| Succeeded by | Kamarol Ridzuan Mohd Zain (PN–PAS) |
| Majority | 4,841 (2018) |
| In office 8 March 2008 – 5 May 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Bibi Sharliza Mohd Khalid (BN–UMNO) |
| Succeeded by | Mohd Ghazali Abd Wahid (BN–UMNO) |
| Majority | 1,107 (2008) |
| Faction represented in Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly | |
| 2008–2013 | Malaysian Islamic Party |
| 2018–2023 | Pakatan Harapan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mohamad Taufek bin Abd Ghani 30 September 1968 Rembau, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia |
| Political party | Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) (–2015) National Trust Party (AMANAH) (2015–2023) Independent (since 2023) |
| Other political affiliations | Barisan Alternatif (BA) (1999–2004) Pakatan Rakyat (PR) (2008–2015) Pakatan Harapan (PH) (2015–2023) |
| Spouse | Mahani Musa |
| Children | 4 (including Muhammad Syukri and Muhammad Sobri) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life
editMohamad Taufek was born on 30 September 1968. He is from Kampung Pulau Bintongan, Rembau, Negeri Sembilan.
Family
editHe married Mahani Musa who is a teacher and had 4 children with her. Among the 4 children is a pair of twins, Muhammad Syukri and Muhammad Sobri who were born in 1997.[2]
Education
editMohamad Taufek had his primary education at the King George V National Primary School, Seremban from 1975 to 1980, his secondary education at the King George V National Secondary School, Seremban from 1981 to 1983 and the MARA Junior College of Science, Seremban from 1984 to 1985. He furthered his studies at the matriculation level at the UKM Matriculation College, Kulim from 1986 to 1987 before having his tertiary education for the Bachelor of Chemical Engineering at the National University of Malaysia (UKM). He completed his education in 1992.
Politics
editMohamad Taufek has been actively involved in politics since he was studying. He served as the Head of the Special Duties Committee (EXCO), Student Welfare Department (JAKSA) Kamsis Ungku Omar from 1990 to 1991. He later took on the role of Member of the Representative Council Students (MPP) of UKM.
In 2003, he was appointed as the Information Chief of the PAS Negeri Sembilan Youth Council until 2005. Subsequently, in 2005, he was appointed as the Deputy Head of the PAS Negeri Sembilan Youth Council, as well as the Deputy Director of the PAS Negeri Sembilan Election Department. He served in both positions until 2007.
In 2007 until 2009, he was elected as the Head of the PAS Negeri Sembilan Youth Council. As a result, he was also given an invitation (responsibility) as the Chairman of Lajnah Perpaduan Nasional PAS Negeri Sembilan. He also serves as the Chairman of the Consumer and Environment Lajnah of the Central PAS Youth Council, as well as the EXCO of the Central PAS Youth Council.
In 2009, he continued to climb the ladder of change after being appointed Deputy Commissioner of PAS Negeri Sembilan. Apart from that, he also served as a Member of the PAS Central Committee after being appointed by the Central PAS Leadership after the PAS Election for the 2009-2011 session.
At the grassroots level, he was appointed as the President of PAS Kawasan Rembau, Negeri Sembilan in 2008. [3]
On 12 June 2011, he was appointed as the new PAS Negeri Sembilan Commissioner. He received information on his appointment as the new Negeri Sembilan Commissioner to replace Zulkefly Mohamad Omar while on board to cross the Bosporus Strait in Istanbul, while joining the Malaysian delegation to Turkey to review the progress of the Turkish election.[4]
Work experience
editHe used to work as a Production Engineer at Hualon Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd which operated in Melaka from 1992 to 1995. In addition, he also worked as a Senior Engineer at Samsung Corning (M) Sdn Bhd which operates in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.
During his tenure, he underwent work training in Korea (1996 & 2004) and served in Nepal, Korea and Bangladesh throughout 2004-2006.
Involvement in society
editNon-governmental organizations
editHe is active in community activities. He was the Deputy Chairman of Surau An-Nur, Kampung Pulau Bintongan, Rembau in 2001-2002. In 2006, he served as a Member of the Madrasah Committee of Tuan Haji Abdul Rahman Ali (Also known as Madarasah Kampung Selemak, Rembau) for two years (2007).
Other positions he held was the Chairman of the Space Club Malaysia Negeri Sembilan (2007-2008), member of the Yayasan Amal Malaysia (2006-2008), and member of the Core Committee for the Empowerment of Indonesia (2005-2008).
Election results
edit| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | N25 Paroi | Mohamad Taufek Abdul Ghani (PAS) | 9,423 | 53.12% | Zaharudin Mohd Shariff (UMNO) | 8,316 | 46.88% | 18,076 | 1,107 | 78.39% | ||
| 2013 | Mohamad Taufek Abdul Ghani (PAS) | 12,712 | 46.04% | Mohd Ghazali Abd. Wahid (UMNO) | 14,896 | 53.96% | 27,838 | 2,184 | 87.90% | |||
| 2018 | Mohamad Taufek Abdul Ghani (AMANAH) | 16,038 | 52.19% | Mohd Ghazali Abd. Wahid (UMNO) | 11,197 | 36.43% | 31,180 | 4,841 | 86.10% | |||
| Masita Mohamed Ali (PAS) | 3,499 | 11.38% | ||||||||||
Honours
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Negeri Sembilan :
Knight Commander of the Order of Loyalty to Negeri Sembilan (DPNS) – Dato' (2020)[7]
References
edit- ^ "Former Paroi assemblyman Mohamad Taufek quits Amanah". The Star. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "Anak kembar Adun Paroi cemerlang dalam PMR". Archived from the original on 2013-07-02. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
- ^ http://calonpasn9.blogspot.com/2008/02/calon-rakyat-untuk-rakyat.html [user-generated source]
- ^ "Gabung semua dalam pasukan N Sembilan - Taufek". Archived from the original on 2011-09-10. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Abdul Jamal, Azzman (14 January 2020). "444 terima darjah kebesaran, bintang, pingat Negeri Sembilan" (in Malay). Berita Harian. Retrieved 14 January 2020.