Nik Mohamad Abduh bin Nik Abdul Aziz ( Jawi: ; born 22 March 1970) is a Malaysian

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who has served as a

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since July 2023. He was the

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of the ''South Kelantan Development Authority'' (KESEDAR) from May 2020 to June 2023 and the Member of Parliament (MP) for

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from May 2018 to November 2022 and for

Pasir Mas Pasir Mas ( Kelantanese: ''Pasey Mah'') is a town in Pasir Mas District, in north-western Kelantan, Malaysia. Pasir Mas is Kelantan's second largest city by population (230,424 in 2020 census). History According to legend, this area which is no ...

from May 2013 to May 2018. He is a member of the

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(PAS), a component party of the

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(PN) and formerly

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(GS) and

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(PR) coalitions. He is the son of

Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat Nik Abdul Aziz bin Nik Mat ( Jawi: ; 10 January 1931 – 12 February 2015) was a Malaysian politician and Muslim cleric. He was the Menteri Besar of Kelantan from 1990 to 2013 and the ''Mursyidul Am'' or Spiritual Leader of the Pan-Malaysia ...

, the former

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and former Spiritual Leader of PAS. He was the Youth Chief of PAS from June 2015 to April 2017.

Early life

Nik Mohamad Abduh was born on 22 March 1970. He started his studies at the Kedai Lalat Primary School, Kota Kambing. He later continued his secondary education in Madrasah Nurul Anuar and Maahad Muhammadi. After graduating high school, he continued his religious studies in Lucknow, India as well as

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and also

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Career

Upon graduation, he resigned as an educator: 1. Maahad Muhammadi (boys' school) in 1995 (for 7 months) 2. Maahad Muhammadi (girls' school) (1997–1998) 3. 1st Assistant Teacher (GPK1) in Maahad Darul Anuar (1998–1999) 4. Mudir in Maahad Darul Anuar (2000–2002) 5. Attending Nun Berhad Academy (2003) 6. Principals in Tahfiz Maahad and Nikmatillah Religious Studies (2004–2007). In addition, he was also a Member of Council Kota Bharu Municipal Council for 8 years.

Politics

In the political arena, Nik Abduh has held several positions at the Center up to the Branch. He has various positions in PAS. The following show which positions he has held: Center 1. Syura Council Members (2015–2020) 2. Central PAS Working committee members (2013–2015) 3. Central PAS Working committee members (2017–Present) Youth 1. Chairman of PAS Youth Council Youth PAS Malaysia (2015–2017) 2. Deputy Chairman of PAS Youth Council Malaysia (2011–2013) 3. PAS Youth Council Exco Malaysia (2007–2011) 4. Kelantan PAS Youth Council deputy chairperson (2007–2009) 5. Kelantan PAS Youth Council Exco (2001–2007)
Area Head of PAS Youth Council for Pengkalan Chepa (2001–2009) Branch Member of the PAS Committee of the Melaka Island Branch. He contested for the first time in the 13th General Election in 2013 at the Pasir Mas seat and won the seat after defeating Independent candidate Dato' Ibrahim Ali. Nik Mohamad Abduh now holds the Bachok parliamentary seat after winning the last General Election by defeating

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, Awang Adek Hussin and Pakatan Harapan candidate Zulkifli Zakaria by 3,292.

Issues

Brother detained under ISA

His brother Nik Adli was held under the Malaysian Internal Security Act in 2001 for alleged terrorist activities including planning

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, possession of weapons, and membership in the Kumpulan Mujahidin Malaysia (KMM), an Islamist extremist group. After 5 years in detention without trial, he was released.

Election results

Honours

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MY Pingat Pertabalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong XVII ribbon

Recipient of the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal

References

{{Authority control Living people 1969 births People from Kelantan Malaysian politicians of Malay descent Malaysian Islamic Party politicians Members of the Dewan Negara Malaysian MPs 2013–2018