Johor State Assembly · P159 Pasir Gudang
Permas
N43
Johor Election 2026 results
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UMNO Pasir Gudang deputy division chief and chairman of the Pasir Gudang Foundation, Baharudin Mohamed Taib has held the N43 Permas seat for BN since 2022; a former 14-year special assistant to Mohamed Khaled Nordin, he won Permas with a majority of 7,926.
Amanah's first Chinese and non-Muslim candidate in this election, Teo Siew Hui (Sharon Teo) is the Johor Amanah young-women's wing (WARDA) chief and national WARDA deputy chief. A former media and special officer to Pulai MP Salahuddin Ayub (2018-2023), she is now an entrepreneur with a focus on improving road infrastructure.
A registered real estate negotiator (REN) based in Tampoi, Vela Tebakumaran stands for MIPP under Perikatan Nasional, covering property management and financing consultation.
52 years old
A doctor with an orthopaedic background, Zamil Najwah served as a medical officer at Hospital Sultanah Aminah and now runs a private clinic in Pasir Gudang; he also joined humanitarian missions to Gaza in 2013 and Beirut in 2016, contested Larkin on a PKR ticket in the 2022 state election, and now stands for BERSAMA.
Background
- Born 27 January 1965; holds a Diploma in Computer Science from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM).[1]
- Before becoming an assemblyman, he served as special assistant to Mohamed Khaled Nordin from 1994 to 2008, across Khaled's terms as MP for Johor Bahru and then Pasir Gudang, and during Khaled's federal roles as Deputy Works Minister (1999-2004) and Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (2004-2008).[2]
- Climbed the UMNO ranks from 1992, starting in the Johor Bahru division's youth wing, then division committees in Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang, branch treasurer at Taman Molek (2004-2023), up to Pasir Gudang deputy division chief; also chaired the Taman Molek Residents' Association (2012-2015) and the Permas constituency settlement committee (JPMM, 2013-2018).[2]
- UMNO Pasir Gudang deputy division chief since 2018, deputy to division chief Mohamed Khaled Nordin; served as Chief Whip of the Pasir Gudang Municipal Council in 2020-2021.[1]
- Appointed chairman of Yayasan Pasir Gudang in 2023; the foundation runs Hari Raya aid, the MyKasih food-aid programme, visits to chronically ill patients and financial aid for students.[3]
- His initiatives as Permas assemblyman include a free reading-glasses programme, a Wellness Corner for health screening at Taman Air Biru, and a Community Sewing Centre giving free sewing machines to low-income entrepreneurs.[4]
- Won Permas in 2022 with a 7,926 majority.[5]
- Born in Kota Tinggi, Johor (10 October 1989); Chinese name 张宸祎.[1]
- Holds a Professional Diploma in Professional Supervisory Management from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).[2]
- Media officer to the Agriculture Minister/Pulai MP (2018-2020), special officer to the Pulai MP and Simpang Jeram assemblyman (2020-2022), then special officer to the Domestic Trade Minister (2022-2023); an entrepreneur since 2023.[2]
- Johor Amanah assistant secretary (2020-2023); national WARDA deputy chief since 2023 and Johor WARDA chief since 2024; Amanah's first Chinese and non-Muslim candidate in this election.[2]
- Campaigns on service delivery and road infrastructure issues such as road conditions, potholes and traffic congestion in Permas.[3]
- A property agent and one of MIPP's five candidates standing under Perikatan Nasional in the party's electoral debut at the 2026 Johor election.[1]
- A registered real estate negotiator (REN) based in Tampoi, Johor, focusing on Gelang Patah, Iskandar Puteri, Perling, Skudai and Tampoi; also offers property management and financing consultation.[2]
- MIPP president P. Punithan said the candidates were chosen for integrity, education and ability to serve rather than popularity.[1]
- Received early schooling at Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah before studying medicine at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.[1]
- Aged 52; married to Halimah binti Ab Rahman with six children.[2]
- Experienced in orthopaedics, having served at Hospital Kuala Terengganu, Hospital Bintulu, Hospital UKM and Hospital Sultanah Aminah in Johor Bahru.[2]
- Now runs his own private medical clinic in Pasir Gudang.[1]
- A former deputy president of IKRAM Pasir Gudang and of the Sekolah Rendah Islam Hidayah JB parent-teacher association; an I-Bantu IKRAM volunteer on East Coast and Penang flood-relief missions.[2]
- Joined humanitarian missions to Gaza in 2013 and Beirut in 2016.[1]
- Contested the Larkin state seat (N44) in the 2022 state election on a PKR ticket for Pakatan Harapan and lost, taking 6,448 votes against the winner's 16,053.[3]
- Aims to contribute to politics with a focus on community development and the country's future.[1]
- Publicly declared their assets on 23 June 2026; the full declaration is public.[4]