Mukhriz Mahathir
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Datuk Mukhriz bin Tun Mahathir (born November 1964) is the third son and fifth child of former Prime Minister of Malaysia Mahathir Mohamad and Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah. He held various posts of several business firms, which include Opcom Holdings[1][2], Kosmo Tech[3] as well as the Malaysian Franchise Association.[4] He is also the executive director of Perdana Peace Global Organisation.[5]
In 2004, he won the election of the Umno Youth exco by garnering the highest number of votes[6][7] and was subsequently appointed to the post. He was also seen as a potential candidate for being the deputy chief of UMNO Youth's wing, but he later withdrew.[8] Mukhriz's older brother, Mokhzani, had also played an active role in UMNO's politics.
Mukhriz was noted for his continuous efforts in speaking for his father in the events of the rift between Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi and his father.[9][10] In 2006, Mukhriz won the election of UMNO's Kubang Pasu division, coming in fifth. Mukhriz defended his father, who had lost in the same election he took part, by saying that there is a plan to topple him.[11] Mukhriz drew flak from sections of UMNO after he commented on Prime Minister Abdullah's speech that he was a "little bit" disappointed and that it offered nothing new. [12]He later apologised for his remarks.[13]
Mukhriz is married with three children.[14]
[edit] References
- ^ 30-09-2004: Opcom expects 2D-growth with more capacity
- ^ Opcom To Venture Into Broadband Infrastructure Business By Year End
- ^ Board of directors
- ^ Openings for franchise companies
- ^ Mukhriz: More time needed to bring peace to southern Thailand
- ^ PHOTO GALLERY
- ^ UMNO elections a time for reinvention
- ^ Sabah: the battleground for the Umno Deputy Presidency (part 2)
- ^ Baptism of fire for Mukhriz?
- ^ Remarks unfair, unwarranted: Umno Youth
- ^ Mukhriz shocked; claims move well-planned
- ^ Mukhriz: Nothing new in speech
- ^ Mukhriz to face Youth exco
- ^ Sabah: the battleground for the Umno Deputy Presidency (part 2)
[edit] External Links
- Malaysian ads spread the teachings of Islam
- Crowded race for a hot seat
- Mukhriz stands by Youth decision
- Mahathir's son following in his footsteps
- Peace Malaysia To Be Institutionalised In December - Mukhriz
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