Idris Haron
| Yang Amat Berhormat Datuk Wira Ir. Idris Haron | |
|---|---|
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| Chief Minister of Malacca | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Mohd Ali Rustam |
| Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly for Sungai Udang | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 6 May 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Yaakob Mohd Amin |
| Majority | 9,136 |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Tangga Batu, Melaka | |
| In office 8 March 2004 – 5 May 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Abu Bakar Mohamad Diah |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 May 1966 Pekan Asahan, Melaka, Malaysia |
| Political party | United Malays National Organization |
| Alma mater | University of Texas |
| Occupation | Member of Parliament |
| Religion | Sunni Islam |
| Website | http://idrisharon.blogspot.com/ |
Datuk Wira Ir. Idris Haron (born 13 May 1966[1] at Asahan, Melaka) is a Malaysian politician and is the current Chief Minister of Melaka. He is a member of the United Malay National Organisation (UMNO) party in the governing Barisan Nasional coalition.
Background
Idris is married with two children. For his primary education, he went to four different schools, Sekolah Rendah Kebangsaan (SRK) Simpang Bekoh, SRK Belading, SRK Asahan from 1973 to 1977 and SRK Kubu from 1977 till 1978. He received his secondary education at Sekolah Menengah Sains Muzaffar Syah (MOZAC), Melaka[2] from 1979 till 1983. At MOZAC, he became the school's best student. He later pursued his tertiary education at University of Texas at El Paso and received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering .[1] His ambition was actually to become a pilot but he changed his mind to become an electrical engineer instead during interviews.
He was the Chairman of the Malaysian Student Conference until he graduated in 1989. In 1993 he participated in an intensive Japanese language training at ITM before pursuing further studies in a technical field at the Kensyu Centre in Tokyo, Japan. He has trained by the Kandenko Corporation Ltd for six months in Tokyo, Japan, in the field of electrical distribution systems. Before his election to Parliament, Idris was chairman of the Alor Gajah district council.[3]
Political Involvement
Idris was elected to federal Parliament in the 2004 election for the newly created seat of Tangga Batu.[4] In his first year in Parliament, Idris made international news for complaining that the outfits worn by stewardesses on Malaysia Airlines would result in male passengers sexually harassing the stewardesses.[5] After the 2008 election, Idris was appointed a Deputy Minister for Higher Education in the government of Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.[6] In the 2013 election, he contested in Sungai Udang state's seat and became Malacca's 10th Chief Minister.
Election results
| Year | Barisan Nasional | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Idris Haron (UMNO) | 26,766 | 76% | Shamsul Iskandar (PKR) | 7,522 | 21% |
| 2008 | Idris Haron (UMNO) | 30,460 | 64% | Zainon Jaafar (PKR) | 9,297 | 33% |
| Year | Barisan Nasional | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Idris Haron (UMNO) | 12,145 | 68% | Asri Buang (PKR) | 3,009 | 17% |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Idris Haron Tangga Batu Melaka". Retrieved 25 January 2010.
- ↑
- ↑ "City Council status for Malacca". New Straits Times. 6 April 2003. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Malaysia Decides 2008". The Star (Malaysia). Retrieved 25 January 2010. Includes results from the 2004 election. Percentage figures are calculated based on total turnout.
- ↑ "Lust in the sky troubles Malaysia's parliament". USA Today. 15 April 2005. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
- ↑ "'Focus on Higher Education issues in Muslim nationa'". New Straits Times. 25 March 2008.
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