Mukhriz Mahathir

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Yang Berhormat Dato'
 Mukhriz bin Tun Mahathir
Member of the Malaysian Parliament
for Jerlun
Incumbent
Assumed office 
March 8, 2008
Preceded by Abdul Rahman bin Ariffin
Majority 2,205
UMNO Youth EXCO
Incumbent
Assumed office 
2004
Political party Flag of Malaysia United Malays National Organization part of Barisan Nasional
Spouse Datin Norzietah Zakaria
Children 3
Occupation Flag of Malaysia Member of Parliament, Businessman
Religion Islam

Dato' Mukhriz bin Tun Mahathir (born November 1964) is the third son and fifth child of former Prime Minister of Malaysia Mahathir Mohamad and Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah. He held various posts of several business firms, which include Opcom Holdings[1][2], Kosmo Tech[3] as well as the Malaysian Franchise Association.[4] He is also the executive director of Perdana Peace Global Organisation.[5]

In 2004, he won the election of the Umno Youth exco by garnering the highest number of votes[6][7] and was subsequently appointed to the post. He was also seen as a potential candidate for being the deputy chief of UMNO Youth's wing, but he later withdrew.[8] Mukhriz's older brother, Mokhzani, had also played an active role in UMNO's politics.

Mukhriz was noted for his continuous efforts in speaking for his father in the events of the rift between Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi and his father.[9][10] In 2006, Mukhriz won the election of UMNO's Kubang Pasu division, coming in fifth. Mukhriz defended his father, who had lost in the same election he took part, by saying that there is a plan to topple him.[11] Mukhriz drew flak from sections of UMNO after he commented on Prime Minister Abdullah's speech that he was a "little bit" disappointed and that it offered nothing new. [12]He later apologised for his remarks.[13]

In the 2008 Malaysian general election, Mukhriz won the Jerlun Parliament Seat (P005).[14][15]Before this, he offered himself to contest in Langkawi Parliament Seat but was rejected by 85 out of 91 UMNO branches in Langkawi[16]. However, many Langkawi leaders backed him later. The Jerlun UMNO division welcomed Mukhriz to contest in their Parliament seat and promised to give him full support in the election. [17]

Mukhriz is married to Datin Norzietah Zakaria,[18] and has three children.[19] He is currently serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Malaysian cancer vaccine company, Bioven. [20]

[edit] References

  1. ^ 30-09-2004: Opcom expects 2D-growth with more capacity
  2. ^ Opcom To Venture Into Broadband Infrastructure Business By Year End
  3. ^ Board of directors
  4. ^ Openings for franchise companies
  5. ^ Mukhriz: More time needed to bring peace to southern Thailand
  6. ^ PHOTO GALLERY
  7. ^ UMNO elections a time for reinvention
  8. ^ Sabah: the battleground for the Umno Deputy Presidency (part 2)
  9. ^ Baptism of fire for Mukhriz?
  10. ^ Remarks unfair, unwarranted: Umno Youth
  11. ^ Mukhriz shocked; claims move well-planned
  12. ^ Mukhriz: Nothing new in speech
  13. ^ Mukhriz to face Youth exco
  14. ^ Mukhriz ke Parlimen Jerlun
  15. ^ Kedah: Mukhriz to fight Jerlun, Badruddin stays in Jerai
  16. ^ Mukhriz ‘the right man to contest in Langkawi’
  17. ^ Mukhriz, Selamat Datang ke Jerlun!.
  18. ^ Ibu Mertua Mukhriz Meninggal Dunia
  19. ^ Sabah: the battleground for the Umno Deputy Presidency (part 2)
  20. ^ Board of Directors

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