Noh Omar
| Yang Berhormat Datuk Seri Noh Omar | |
|---|---|
| Malaysian Minister for Agriculture and Agro-based Industry | |
| In office 10 April 2009 – 15 May 2013 | |
| Prime Minister | Najib Razak |
| Deputy | Mohd Johari Baharum Chua Tee Yong |
| Preceded by | Mustapa Mohamed |
| Succeeded by | Ismail Sabri Yaakob |
| Malaysian Minister for Entrepreneur and Co-operative Development | |
| In office 18 March 2008 – 9 April 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Mohamed Khaled Nordin |
| Succeeded by | Ministry abolished |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Tanjong Karang, Selangor | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | UMNO - Barisan Nasional |
| Alma mater | Thames Valley University L.LB |
| Occupation | Member of Parliament |
| Religion | Islam |
Datuk Seri Noh bin Omar is a Malaysian politician. He is the former Minister for Agriculture and Agro-based Industry and the Member of the Parliament of Malaysia for the Tanjong Karang constituency in Selangor. He is a member of the United Malay National Organisation (UMNO) party in the governing Barisan Nasional coalition.
Noh was appointed to the Cabinet of Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi after the 2008 election as Minister for Entrepreneur and Co-operative Development.[1] On 10 April 2009, he was appointed as Minister for Agriculture and Agro-based Industry by Abdullah's successor, Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak.[2]
In 2005, while Deputy Minister for Internal Security, Noh made international news for his role in a controversy concerning the alleged mistreatment of an ethnic Chinese woman by Malaysian police. In response to the revelation of mistreatment and protests by the Chinese government, Noh reportedly stated "if foreigners think that Malaysia police are brutal, please go back to their own countries and not to stay here".[3] Noh was reprimanded by Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi[4] and Noh issued an apology for his comments that BBC News described as a 'grudging at best'.[5] It was later revealed that the women was Malaysian of Malay decent, and she was detained for drug abuse.[6]
Election results
| Year | Barisan Nasional | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Noh Omar (UMNO) | 17,750 | 65% | Abdul Ghani Samsudin (PAS) | 8,742 | 32% | ||
| 2008 | Noh Omar (UMNO) | 16,073 | 55% | Mohamed Hanipa Maidin (PAS) | 12,253 | 42% |
References
- ↑ "New ministers: PM’s reminder a timely one". The Star (Malaysia). 21 March 2008. Retrieved 10 January 2010.
- ↑ "28-strong Cabinet". Daily Express (Malaysia). 10 April 2009. Retrieved 10 January 2010.
- ↑ Kent, Jonathan (30 November 2005). "Malaysia minister defends police". BBC News. Retrieved 10 January 2010.
- ↑ "Pak Lah: Noh statement totally against Government's policy on visitors". The Star (Malaysia). 1 December 2005. Retrieved 10 January 2010.
- ↑ Kent, Jonathan (30 November 2005). "Malaysia police minister 'sorry'". BBC News. Retrieved 10 January 2010.
- ↑ http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2005/12/13/nation/20051213105147&sec=nation
- ↑ "Malaysia Decides 2008". The Star (Malaysia). Retrieved 10 January 2010. Includes 2004 election results. Results from earlier elections not available.
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