Ahmad Razif bin Abdul Rahman (born 7 November 1965) is a Malaysian politician who served as the 14th Menteri Besar of Terengganu from May 2014 to May 2018 and Member of the Terengganu State Executive Council (EXCO) in the Barisan Nasional (BN) state administration under former Menteri Besars Ahmad Said and himself from April 2008 to July 2016 as well as Member of the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Seberang Takir from March 2008 to August 2023. He is a member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), a component party of the BN coalition.
Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman | |
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| أحمد رزيف عبدالرحمن | |
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| 14th Menteri Besar of Terengganu | |
| In office 13 May 2014 – 10 May 2018 | |
| Monarch | Mizan Zainal Abidin |
| Preceded by | Ahmad Said |
| Succeeded by | Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar |
| Constituency | Seberang Takir |
| Leader of the Opposition of Terengganu | |
| In office 10 May 2018 – 19 March 2019 | |
| Monarch | Mizan Zainal Abidin |
| Menteri Besar | Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar |
| Succeeded by | Ahmad Said |
| Constituency | Kijal |
| Member of the Terengganu State Executive Council (Education, Higher Education, Science, Technology and Human Resources: 9 April 2008–10 May 2013) (Science, Technology, Environment, Green Technology and Water: 11 May 2013–20 July 2016) | |
| In office 9 April 2008 – 20 July 2016 | |
| Monarch | Mizan Zainal Abidin |
| Deputy | Mohd Zawawi Ismail (2008–2013) |
| Menteri Besar | Ahmad Said (2008–2013) Himself (2013–2016) |
| Preceded by | Abdul Latiff Awang |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Latiff Awang (Science and Technology) Rosli Othman (Environment, Green Technology and Water) |
| Constituency | Seberang Takir |
| Member of the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly for Seberang Takir | |
| In office 8 March 2008 – 12 August 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mohd Shapian Ali (BN–UMNO) |
| Succeeded by | Khazan Che Mat (PN–BERSATU) |
| Majority | 2,430 (2008) 1,510 (2013) 1,884 (2018) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ahmad Razif bin Abdul Rahman 7 November 1965 Seberang Takir, Kuala Nerus (then located in undivided Kuala Terengganu), Terengganu, Malaysia |
| Citizenship | Malaysian |
| Political party | United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) |
| Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) |
| Spouse | Halina Zakaria |
| Alma mater | Universiti Putra Malaysia Universiti Sains Malaysia |
Profile edit
Ahmad Razif, the son of a religious teacher, was raised in Terengganu. He graduated from Universiti Putra Malaysia with a Masters in Science and rose through the ranks of his local UMNO division.[1]
Political career edit
In 2008, he was elected to the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly for the seat of Seberang Takir, defeating a People's Justice Party (PKR) candidate. The State's incoming Chief Minister Ahmad Said appointed him to the State's Executive Council—akin to a cabinet—with responsibility for education, higher education, science, technology and human resources.[2]
Ahmad Razif retained his assembly seat at the 2013 election.[1] However, the Barisan Nasional state government almost lost its majority in the assembly, clinging to power with a slim 17–15 majority. In response, the coalition's national leader, and the Prime Minister, Najib Razak, pressured Ahmad Said to resign within a year.[3] On 12 May 2013, Ahmad Said stood down and Ahmad Razif was appointed as his successor. He was sworn into office by Mizan Zainal Abidin, the Sultan of Terengganu, on 13 May.[1]
Ahmad Razif's first task as Chief Minister was to navigate a political crisis when Ahmad Said and two other UMNO assemblymen resigned from UMNO immediately after his appointment, potentially plunging his government into minority status. Ahmad Said stated that he was dissatisfied that he had not been allowed to remain as Chief Minister until after the wedding of his daughter in May 2014. The three assemblymen returned to the party within days, after the intervention of Najib and other senior Barisan Nasional leaders.[4][5] On 22 April 2016, his 'Datuk Seri' title had been revoked by the Sultan.[6] On 9 December 2016, the Sultan has consented to restore 'Datuk Seri' title to him.[7]He lost his Menteri Besar of Terengganu position after the defeat of Barisan Nasional in the 2018 Terengganu state election and became the opposition leader before resigning in March 2019.In 2023 Terengganu state election,he lost his Seberang Takir (state constituency) with the majority of 2797 votes after holding the seat for three terms.
Election results edit
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | N11 Seberang Takir | Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman (UMNO) | 6,440 | 61.24% | Muzafeq Assyulzaifuzan Muhammad (PKR) | 4,010 | 38.13% | 10,718 | 2,430 | 84.06% | ||
| 2013 | Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman (UMNO) | 7,731 | 54.84% | Zakaria Dagang (PAS) | 6,221 | 44.13% | 14,302 | 1,510 | 88.22% | |||
| Ahmad Nazri Mohd Yusoff (IND) | 73 | 0.52% | ||||||||||
| 2018 | Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman (UMNO) | 9,340 | 52.66% | Mohd Fazil Wahab (PAS) | 7,456 | 42.05% | 17,996 | 1,884 | 87.30% | |||
| Abu Bakar Abdullah (PKR) | 939 | 5.29% | ||||||||||
| 2023 | Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman (UMNO) | 9,359 | 43.50% | Khazan Che Mat (BERSATU) | 12,156 | 56.50% | 21,515 | 2,797 | 77.58% | |||
Honours edit
Terengganu :
Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown of Terengganu (DPMT) – Dato'
Knight Grand Companion of the Order of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu (SSMZ) – Dato' Seri (2014) (revoked 22 April 2016 and reinstated 8 December 2016)[15][16][17][18]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Ahmad Razif replaces Ahmad Said as Terengganu menteri besar". ABN News. 13 May 2014. Archived from the original on 25 October 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
- ^ "Terengganu MB Announces Exco Portfolios". Bernama. 9 April 2008. Archived from the original on 24 December 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
- ^ Zuhrin Azam Ahmad (8 May 2014). "Razif likely to be new Terengganu MB". The Star. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
- ^ "Terengganu political crisis almost over: Ahmad Said back to Umno". The Edge. 14 May 2014. Archived from the original on 25 October 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
- ^ Md Izwan (13 May 2014). "Terengganu deadlock as Ahmad Said quits Umno hours after resigning as MB". The Malaysian Insider. Archived from the original on 25 October 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
- ^ "Withdrawal of Dato Seri title: Ahmad Razif evades reporters". Astro Awani. 24 April 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
- ^ "Terengganu Ruler gives consent to confer title on Ahmad Razif - Nation - The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my.
- ^ "N11: Seberang Takir". Utusan. Archived from the original on 12 February 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
- ^ "Malaysia General Election". undiinfo Malaysian Election Data. Malaysiakini. Retrieved 4 February 2018. Results only available from the 2004 election.
- ^ "SEMAKAN KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM KE - 14" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 13 September 2020. 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.
- ^ "Terengganu Sultan strips MB of all state titles". The Star Online. 25 April 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ "Semua darjah kebesaran negeri MB Terengganu dilucut" (in Malay). Berita Harian. 25 April 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ "Sultan lucut semua darjah kebesaran MB Terengganu" (in Malay). Harian Metro. 25 April 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ "Sultan of Terengganu restores MB's Datuk Seri title". New Straits Times. 8 December 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ "Terengganu MB thankful for restored title". The Malay Mail. 8 December 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ "Sultan Terengganu perkenan kurnia kembali gelaran Datuk Seri kepada MB" (in Malay). Berita Harian. 8 December 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ "Sultan Terengganu perkenan kurnia kembali 'Datuk Seri' kepada Razif" (in Malay). Astro Awani. 8 December 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
