Mohd Johari Baharum

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Yang Berhormat Dato'
Mohd Johari Baharum
MP
With paddy farmer from his constituency in Kedah.
Member of the Malaysian Parliament
for Kubang Pasu, Kedah
Incumbent
Assumed office
2004
Preceded by Mahathir Mohamad
Personal details
Political party United Malays National OrganisationBN
Occupation Member of Parliament

Dato' Mohd Johari Baharum is a Malaysian politician and is the Member of the Parliament of Malaysia for the Kubang Pasu constituency in Kedah, Malaysia. He is a member of the governing United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) party and is the Deputy Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Minister of Malaysia.[1]

In 2007, Mohd Johari was the subject of a corruption investigation following allegations that he received RM 5 million for releasing several criminals while the Deputy Internal Security Minister. The investigation was closed by Attorney-General Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail who found there was "no statement to implicate" Johari.[2][3]

Election results

Parliament of Malaysia: Kubang Pasu, Kedah[4]
Year Barisan Nasional Votes Pct Opposition Votes Pct
2004 Mohd Johari Baharum (UMNO) 26,657 67% Abd Isa Ismail (PAS) 12,945 33%
2008 Mohd Johari Baharum (UMNO) 24,179 59% Abd Isa Ismail (PAS) 17,119 41%
2013 Mohd Johari Baharum (UMNO) 33,334 59% Mohd Jamal Nasir (PAS) 22,890 41%

References

  1. "Mohd Johari bin Baharum, Y.B. Dato' Wira" (in Malay). Parliament of Malaysia. Retrieved 19 March 2010. 
  2. ""I'm Thankful Truth Is On My Side," Says Johari Baharum". Bernama. 11 July 2007. Retrieved 20 December 2009. 
  3. Gabriel, Paul (12 July 2007). "ACA probe on Johari closed, says A-G". The Star (Malaysia) (Star Publications (Malaysia)). Retrieved 19 March 2010. 
  4. "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 11 May 2013.  Percentage figures based on total turnout, excluding informal votes.
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