Pandak Ahmad

Pandak Ahmad is the BN/UMNO assemblyman for Kota Iskandar, won the seat in 2022 and serves as deputy chief of UMNO Iskandar Puteri. He has pressed for traffic fixes, flyovers, bypasses and public facilities in Johor's largest-electorate constituency.

This seat in 2022: Pandak AhmadBN40.78%

Background

Malay politician, member of UMNO under the Barisan Nasional coalition.[1]
The youngest village head (ketua kampung) in Malaysian history, appointed at age 26.[2]
State assemblyman (ADUN) for N49 Kota Iskandar, Johor, since the 2022 state election.[1]
Won the 2022 seat with 23,133 votes (40.79%), a 4,360 majority over Dzulkefly Ahmad of Amanah.[1]
Awarded the Darjah Pangkuan Seri Melaka (DPSM), carrying the Datuk title, in 2022.[1]
Defending Kota Iskandar for BN at the 2026 Johor state election, polling on 11 July.[3]

Ideologies

Says authorities should consult residents before siting projects near homes: "there should be consultation or negotiation with the community."[4]
Wants apartment developments required to provide public facilities like schools, mosques and clinics.[5]
Critical of foreign ownership and short-term rentals in service apartments.[5]

Achievements

Recaptured Kota Iskandar for BN/UMNO in 2022, unseating the Amanah incumbent.[1]
Holds the seat with Johor's largest electorate, about 132,000 voters.[3]
Recipient of the Pingat Ibrahim Sultan (P.I.S) and Pingat Pangkuan Negara (P.P.N).[2]

Contributions

Local

Raised severe traffic congestion on Taman Pulai Indah–UTM and Kampung Ulu Pulai–Gelang Patah routes.[5]
Urged JKR and Iskandar Puteri City Council to add lanes and build alternative routes.[5]
Pushed for promised flyover and bypass works to be delivered in 2026.[5]

Nationwide

Deputy chief (Timbalan Ketua) of the UMNO Iskandar Puteri division.[1]
Executive Secretary of UMNO Johor; former UMNO Youth chief for the Gelang Patah division (2000-2004).[2]
President of the Malaysia Handball Federation (MAHF).[2]