Mohamed Khir bin Toyo
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| Mohamed Khir Toyo | |
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| In office 18 August 2000 – 14 February 2008 |
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| Preceded by | Abu Hassan Haji Omar |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Khalid Ibrahim |
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| Born | 6 August 1965 Tanjung Karang, Selangor |
| Political party |  United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) |
| Spouse | Zahrah Kechick |
| Religion | Islam |
Dato' Seri Dr. Mohamed Khir Bin Toyo was the former Dato' Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of the state of Selangor in Malaysia (18 August 2000 to 14 February 2008). He lost the post of Menteri Besar Selangor after Barisan Nasional, the political party he contested under, failed to obtain majority in the Selangor state assembly during the 2008 elections despite himself winning in his Sungai Panjang constituency.
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[edit] Family
Khir was born on August 6, 1965 at Tali Air 2, Ban 4, Sungai Burung, Tanjung Karang, Selangor, the fifth child of a total of nine siblings. His father, Joyo Erodikromo, was an immigrant from Java, Indonesia while his mother, Siti Aminah Mohd Taib, is of Malay ethnicity.[1] [2][3] Erodikromo later adopted the name Toyo bin Erodikromo upon taking up Malaysian citizenship.[4]
His wife is Datin Seri Zahrah Kechik who was born at Matang Road, Taiping, Perak. They have three children.
[edit] Education
Mohd Khir Toyo received his primary and secondary education in his hometown of Sabak Bernam. He studied in Sekolah Menengah Dato Harun Tanjung Karang in the first five years of his secondary education followed by six months in Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sungai Besar. Next, he was enrolled in a Basic Science course in Universiti Malaya. He went on to pursue a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in Universiti Malaya's Faculty of Dentistry from 1985 to 1989. In 1980 to 1984 take course of history department in Undergraduation of Bachelor Of social Science.
[edit] Career
He was a dentist by profession.
He is also an active member of United Malays National Organization(UMNO), the main political party in the Barisan Nasional ruling coalition. He was also a member of UMNO's Supreme Council from 2000 to 2003 and the current Chairman of Selangor Barisan Nasional. Other positions that he holds in UMNO include the Chairman of the Selangor UMNO Communications Board and UMNO Division Head of Sungai Besar.
He was the Menteri Besar of Selangor until the 12th General Election in March 2008. The state of Selangor has fallen to opposition hands following its worst defeat in Malaysian history. He was succeeded by Parti Keadilan Rakyat secretary-general, Abdul Khalid Ibrahim. However, he remains the state assemblyman of Sungai Panjang constituency and might be considering reopening his dental clinic.
[edit] Controversies and criticism
[edit] Zero illegal home mission
It was a mission set by Khir Toyo himself to make Selangor 'zero squatters'.[1] Toyo has been criticised for approving housing project in squatters' area and forcing the residents to move out from their illegal homes. Some of the illegal homes had been built before independence in 1957. Most squatters are left homeless and received low compensation. The majority of the squatters are forced to rent or live in low-cost flats.[2]
[edit] Luxurious Exco Village
The Selangor State Government had spent an estimated RM40 million to built an “EXCO VILLAGE” which comprises 10 bungalows and a clubhouse in Section 7, Shah Alam exclusively for the use of Selangor executive councillors. State Opposition member questioned the rationale for the estimated RM40mil project of public funds .
[edit] Housing Project
Many of the land which belonging to state government is been sold for housing project during Khir Toyo admistration. Some of the land which suppose to be reserved land for jungle or garden. Among the land which been sold to developer is the Batu Tiga Speedway Circuit in Shah Alam which is the first circuit in Malaysia built in 1968.
[edit] Corruption and bribery
Khir Toyo had been accused of corruption for approving a construction project which trespasses Bukit Cahaya Seri Alam in Shah Alam, a forest reserve.[3] To prove his innocence, Toyo had asked Anti-Corruption Agency of Malaysia to investigate the incident.[4] No answers were raised about the matter.
[edit] Zakaria Mat Deros illegal mansion
Zakaria Mat Deros, the Klang assemblyman (UMNO) in Selangor built his illegal mansion without any proper construction permit from the local government. He built the illegal mansion in an urban poor district in Klang which is supposed to be used for low-cost housing. Under the Selangor law, his illegal mansion should be seized and Zakaria should be prosecuted. However, Toyo has been criticised for forgiving Zakaria's mistake and did not take any action against Zakaria.[5] Zakaria died of a heart attack in his home on 11 March 2008 at about 1.30 am Malaysia time, although some say he committed suicide.[5]
[edit] Balkis Accounts Scandal
After the March 8 Malaysian General Elections, Wives of Selangor Assemblymen and MPs Welfare and Charity Organisation (Balkis) transferred out the RM9.9mil from its coffers a few days after the state fell to the Opposition. Khir Toyo said the money was “temporarily transferred” to the Association of Wives of Ministers and Deputy Ministers (Bakti). Defending the money transfer, then president Datin Seri Zahrah Kechik said she had the legal right because her husband Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khir Toyo was still the caretaker Selangor Mentri Besar at that time. The state government, however, is questioning the transfer of the money and seeking legal advice. It has also asked the Registrar of Societies to put on hold the dissolution of Balkis.[6]
Auditors for the Wives of Selangor Assemblymen and MPs Welfare and Charity Organisation (Balkis) yesterday said the charity's accounts for 2007 were never audited or finalised, contrary to claims by Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khir Toyo. [7]
[edit] References
- ^ Bapa MB Selangor Meninggal Dunia
- ^ Antara Pungut Sampah Dengan Mandi Darah
- ^ Restoring the 1957 Merdeka Constitution to forge one Negara Malaysia, Bangsa Malaysia with pelbagai agama or diverse religions
- ^ Kos perbelanjaan rumah-rumah Khir pun sudah buktikan dia rasuah
- ^ Zakaria Md Deros dies
- ^ Did Balkis have the right to move out the RM9.9m?
- ^ The New Straits Times Online
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| Preceded by Abu Hassan Haji Omar |
Chief Minister of Selangor 2000 – 2008 |
Succeeded by Abdul Khalid Ibrahim |
