Azmi Khalid
| Yang Berhormat Dato' Seri Azmi Khalid MP | |
|---|---|
| Malaysian Minister for Natural Resources and Environment | |
| In office 2006–2008 | |
| Succeeded by | Douglas Uggah Embas |
| Malaysian Minister for Home Affairs | |
| In office 2004–2006 | |
| Succeeded by | Mohd Radzi Sheikh Ahmad |
| Malaysian Minister for Rural Development | |
| In office 1999–2004 | |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Aziz Shamsuddin |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Padang Besar, Perlis | |
| Succeeded by | Zahidi Zainul Abidin |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | United Malays National Organisation – BN |
| Spouse(s) | Yasmin Abdullah (Deceased) Normala Shamsuddin |
| Occupation | Member of Parliament |
Dato' Seri Azmi Khalid is a former member of the Parliament of Malaysia. He represented the constituency of Padang Besar in Perlis. He was also a minster in the federal Cabinet from 1999 to 2008, as a member of the United Malay National Organisation (UMNO) in the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition.
Azmi's first ministerial appointment was as Minister for Rural Development, becoming the first Cabinet minister from Perlis.[1] He became the Minister for Home Affairs in 2004,[2] before moving to the Natural Resources and Environment portfolio in 2006.[3] He lost his Cabinet position after the 2008 election for reasons tied to his involvement in political disruption in Perlis.[4] He did not re-contest Padang Besar in the 2013 election.
In 2005, Azmi married television personality Normala Shamsuddin. He has four children to his late wife Yasmin Abdullah.[5]
Election results
| Year | Barisan Nasional | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Azmi Khalid (UMNO) | 17,013 | 66% | Hisharudin Hasan (PAS) | 6,943 | 27% | ||
| 1999 | Azmi Khalid (UMNO) | 14,386 | 57% | Mohd Anuar Mohd Tahir (PKR) | 9,867 | 38% | ||
| 2004 | Azmi Khalid (UMNO) | 18,323 | 64% | Wan Kharizal Wan Khazim (PAS) | 9,058 | 32% | ||
| 2008 | Azmi Khalid (UMNO) | 16,991 | 58% | Zolkharnain Abidin (PAS) | 11,643 | 40% |
References
- ↑ "A stronger, more confident line-up reflected in the Cabinet". New Straits Times (New Straits Times Press). 11 December 1999. Retrieved 22 March 2010.
- ↑ "PM unveils new cabinet after election landslide". Sydney Morning Herald (Fairfax Media). 28 March 2004. Retrieved 22 March 2010.
- ↑ Tan, Joceline (15 February 2006). "PM has eye on the big picture". The Star (Malaysia). Retrieved 22 March 2010.
- ↑ "PM breaks away from Cabinet he inherited". AsiaOne (Singapore Press Holdings). 20 March 2008. Retrieved 22 March 2010.
- ↑ "Azmi: Normala a blessing". The Star (Malaysia). 13 October 2005. Retrieved 22 March 2010.
- ↑ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 21 March 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout.