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Johor State Assembly · P145 Bakri

Simpang Jeram

N13

2022 winnerSalahuddin AyubPH40.94%

Background

Azman Ismail
BN

Azman Ismail, UMNO's Bakri division chief and BN's Simpang Jeram candidate, is a grassroots organiser known for welfare aid such as food baskets and religious-council support for vulnerable families across the Bakri area.

  • Barisan Nasional (UMNO) candidate for the N13 Simpang Jeram seat in the 2026 Johor election.[1]
  • Chief of UMNO's Bakri division.[2]
  • Holds the Datuk honorific.[2]
  • Nomination on 27 June, polling on 11 July 2026.[3]
Nazri Abd Rahman
PH

An engineer and former head of engineering at Muar Municipal Council, Nazri Abd Rahman won Simpang Jeram for PH in 2023. He now defends the seat, pledging to fix drainage and flooding and to continue the work of the late Salahuddin Ayub.

  • Born in 1967 in Batu Tiga, Bakri, Simpang Jeram, Johor, and a native of the area.[1][2]
  • Aged 56 in 2023; an engineer with a Master's degree in Civil Engineering from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM).[3]
  • A Professional Engineer (Ir.) and Professional Technologist (Ts.); an ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer.[3]
  • Served as Head of the Engineering Department at Muar Municipal Council (MPM).[4][1]
  • An Amanah member and deputy chief of the Bakri division.[4][2]
  • The 14th of 17 siblings; his father served as a village head for 29 years.[1][5]
Arshed Yahya
PN

Awang (Arshed Yahya) is Perikatan Nasional's candidate for Simpang Jeram, a locally born campaigner running on clean, year-round grassroots service: welfare for families and the elderly, sports and skills for youth, and support for small local traders.

  • A native of Simpang Jeram, born and raised in the local community.[1]
  • Perikatan Nasional candidate for the N13 Simpang Jeram seat at the 2026 Johor election.[1]
  • Stands on a PAS ticket within Perikatan Nasional; announced on 25 June 2026 in Muar as one of PAS's 11 candidates.[2]
Ainie Haziqah Shafii
MUDA

Ainie Haziqah Shafii is MUDA's candidate for Simpang Jeram, a civil and Syariah lawyer of nearly a decade and MUDA's Secretary-General. She founded the Happy Bank NGO and the Chow Kit Kids Project, and gives pro bono legal help to people affected by statelessness.

  • 36 years old, from Muar, Johor; a civil and Syariah lawyer of nearly a decade[1]
  • Married with three children[1]
  • Founder and lawyer at Nurainie Haziqah & Co (2020-present)[1]
  • Partner at Fareez Shah & Partners (2016-2020)[1]
  • Advocate and solicitor at Rusmah Arunan & Associates (2014-2015)[1]
  • Bachelor of Laws and Postgraduate Diploma in Syariah, UiTM Shah Alam[1]

Ideologies

Azman Ismail
BN

Azman Ismail, UMNO's Bakri division chief and BN's Simpang Jeram candidate, is a grassroots organiser known for welfare aid such as food baskets and religious-council support for vulnerable families across the Bakri area.

  • Wants UMNO and BN to "win more than 40 seats" in Johor.[4]
  • Calls PH's claim of "burying" BN "cheap political rhetoric".[4]
  • Holds that "Johor people are wise and mature voters".[4]
Nazri Abd Rahman
PH

An engineer and former head of engineering at Muar Municipal Council, Nazri Abd Rahman won Simpang Jeram for PH in 2023. He now defends the seat, pledging to fix drainage and flooding and to continue the work of the late Salahuddin Ayub.

  • Pledged to solve the drainage problems causing flash floods and to improve the local economy.[6]
  • "Perhaps I am not as good as the late Salahuddin Ayub, but I will try my best."[5]
  • Vowed to continue the legacy and struggle of the late Salahuddin Ayub.[5]
Arshed Yahya
PN

Awang (Arshed Yahya) is Perikatan Nasional's candidate for Simpang Jeram, a locally born campaigner running on clean, year-round grassroots service: welfare for families and the elderly, sports and skills for youth, and support for small local traders.

  • Pledges clean leadership and to stay active on the ground year-round, not only at election time.[1]
  • Prioritises welfare for families, the elderly and the needy.[1]
  • Backs youth development through sports facilities and skills.[1]
Ainie Haziqah Shafii
MUDA

Ainie Haziqah Shafii is MUDA's candidate for Simpang Jeram, a civil and Syariah lawyer of nearly a decade and MUDA's Secretary-General. She founded the Happy Bank NGO and the Chow Kit Kids Project, and gives pro bono legal help to people affected by statelessness.

  • Believes Johor's progress must be measured by social inclusion, putting women, young people and vulnerable communities at the policy-making table[1]
  • Committed to institutional reform, jobs, fair economic access, efficient public transport, and a strong gender support system[1]

Achievements

Azman Ismail
BN

Azman Ismail, UMNO's Bakri division chief and BN's Simpang Jeram candidate, is a grassroots organiser known for welfare aid such as food baskets and religious-council support for vulnerable families across the Bakri area.

  • Leads UMNO's Bakri division as division chief.[6]
Nazri Abd Rahman
PH

An engineer and former head of engineering at Muar Municipal Council, Nazri Abd Rahman won Simpang Jeram for PH in 2023. He now defends the seat, pledging to fix drainage and flooding and to continue the work of the late Salahuddin Ayub.

  • Won the 2023 Simpang Jeram by-election with 13,844 votes and a 3,514 majority.[6]
  • Sworn in as the Simpang Jeram assemblyman on 14 September 2023.[6]
  • The only Amanah assemblyman in Johor.[4][7]
Arshed Yahya
PN

Awang (Arshed Yahya) is Perikatan Nasional's candidate for Simpang Jeram, a locally born campaigner running on clean, year-round grassroots service: welfare for families and the elderly, sports and skills for youth, and support for small local traders.

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Ainie Haziqah Shafii
MUDA

Ainie Haziqah Shafii is MUDA's candidate for Simpang Jeram, a civil and Syariah lawyer of nearly a decade and MUDA's Secretary-General. She founded the Happy Bank NGO and the Chow Kit Kids Project, and gives pro bono legal help to people affected by statelessness.

  • First place, HOPE Awards by the Ministry of Youth and Sports[1]
  • Speaker at the Women Deliver Conference, Melbourne (2026)[1]
  • Mentor for Women Ascension International, Pakistan (2020)[1]

Contributions

Azman Ismail
BN

Azman Ismail, UMNO's Bakri division chief and BN's Simpang Jeram candidate, is a grassroots organiser known for welfare aid such as food baskets and religious-council support for vulnerable families across the Bakri area.

Local

  • Distributed food baskets to the needy at Bakri Town Hall, Batu 5.[6]
  • Coordinated MAIJ aid for vulnerable groups in the Bakri area.[6]
  • Worked with village heads to strengthen grassroots party machinery.[6]

Nationwide

  • As Bakri division chief, met Johor MB Onn Hafiz Ghazi on party matters.[6]
Nazri Abd Rahman
PH

An engineer and former head of engineering at Muar Municipal Council, Nazri Abd Rahman won Simpang Jeram for PH in 2023. He now defends the seat, pledging to fix drainage and flooding and to continue the work of the late Salahuddin Ayub.

Local

  • Former head of the economic bureau at the Simpang Jeram service centre before being elected.[4]
  • Long involved in volunteer and charity work with NGOs in Simpang Jeram.[8]

Nationwide

  • Deputy chief of the Bakri division of Parti Amanah Negara.[4][2]
Arshed Yahya
PN

Awang (Arshed Yahya) is Perikatan Nasional's candidate for Simpang Jeram, a locally born campaigner running on clean, year-round grassroots service: welfare for families and the elderly, sports and skills for youth, and support for small local traders.

Local

  • Engaged small traders at the Simpang Jeram night market.[1]
  • Visited hospital patients as a gesture of care.[1]
  • Distributed sacrificial korban meat house to house.[1]
Ainie Haziqah Shafii
MUDA

Ainie Haziqah Shafii is MUDA's candidate for Simpang Jeram, a civil and Syariah lawyer of nearly a decade and MUDA's Secretary-General. She founded the Happy Bank NGO and the Chow Kit Kids Project, and gives pro bono legal help to people affected by statelessness.

Nationwide

  • Secretary-General of Parti MUDA (2025-present)[1]
  • Member of MUDA's Central Executive Committee (2022-2025)[1]
  • Election director for MUDA across the 2023 six-state elections[1]

Controversies

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Azman Ismail
BN

Azman Ismail, UMNO's Bakri division chief and BN's Simpang Jeram candidate, is a grassroots organiser known for welfare aid such as food baskets and religious-council support for vulnerable families across the Bakri area.

  • In 2023 urged UMNO grassroots to vote PH; in 2026 contests against PH.[7][4]
Nazri Abd Rahman
PH

An engineer and former head of engineering at Muar Municipal Council, Nazri Abd Rahman won Simpang Jeram for PH in 2023. He now defends the seat, pledging to fix drainage and flooding and to continue the work of the late Salahuddin Ayub.

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Arshed Yahya
PN

Awang (Arshed Yahya) is Perikatan Nasional's candidate for Simpang Jeram, a locally born campaigner running on clean, year-round grassroots service: welfare for families and the elderly, sports and skills for youth, and support for small local traders.

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Ainie Haziqah Shafii
MUDA

Ainie Haziqah Shafii is MUDA's candidate for Simpang Jeram, a civil and Syariah lawyer of nearly a decade and MUDA's Secretary-General. She founded the Happy Bank NGO and the Chow Kit Kids Project, and gives pro bono legal help to people affected by statelessness.

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Azman Ismail
BN

Azman Ismail, UMNO's Bakri division chief and BN's Simpang Jeram candidate, is a grassroots organiser known for welfare aid such as food baskets and religious-council support for vulnerable families across the Bakri area.

Nazri Abd Rahman
PH

An engineer and former head of engineering at Muar Municipal Council, Nazri Abd Rahman won Simpang Jeram for PH in 2023. He now defends the seat, pledging to fix drainage and flooding and to continue the work of the late Salahuddin Ayub.

Arshed Yahya
PN

Awang (Arshed Yahya) is Perikatan Nasional's candidate for Simpang Jeram, a locally born campaigner running on clean, year-round grassroots service: welfare for families and the elderly, sports and skills for youth, and support for small local traders.

Ainie Haziqah Shafii
MUDA

Ainie Haziqah Shafii is MUDA's candidate for Simpang Jeram, a civil and Syariah lawyer of nearly a decade and MUDA's Secretary-General. She founded the Happy Bank NGO and the Chow Kit Kids Project, and gives pro bono legal help to people affected by statelessness.

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