Muhammad Faiz Fadzil
Muhammad Faiz Fadzil | |
|---|---|
| محمّد فائز فاضل | |
| Chairman of the Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia | |
| Assumed office 15 May 2023 | |
| Minister | Mohamad Sabu |
| Preceded by | Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz |
| In office 2018–2020 | |
| Minister | Salahuddin Ayub |
| Preceded by | Irmohizam Ibrahim |
| Succeeded by | Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz |
| 3rd Secretary-General of the National Trust Party | |
| Assumed office 7 January 2024 | |
| President | Mohamad Sabu |
| Deputy | Norhayati Bidin |
| Preceded by | Mohd Hatta Ramli |
| Member of the Penang State Legislative Assembly for Permatang Pasir | |
| In office 9 May 2018 – 12 August 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mohd Salleh Man (PR–PAS) |
| Succeeded by | Amir Hamzah Abdul Hashim (PN–PAS) |
| Majority | 2,981 (2018) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Muhammad Faiz bin Fadzil 21 April 1977 Kedah, Malaysia |
| Citizenship | Malaysian |
| Political party | National Trust Party (AMANAH) |
| Other political affiliations | Pakatan Harapan (PH) |
| Spouse | Noralis Mat |
| Relations | Ahmad Fauwaz Fadzil (younger brother) |
| Children | Farah A’Lia Fadzil Zikri |
| Parent | Fadzil Noor (father) |
| Alma mater | International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Haji Muhammad Faiz bin Dato' Haji Fadzil is a Malaysian politician who has served as Chairman of the Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) since May 2023 and from 2018 to 2020. He served as the Member of the Penang State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Permatang Pasir from May 2018 to August 2023. He is a member of the National Trust Party (AMANAH), a component party of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition. He has also served as the 3rd Secretary-General of AMANAH since January 2024. He is the son of Fadzil Noor, former Leader of the Opposition and former President of the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS).
Career
[edit]He is also the owner of a law firm, Faiz Fadzil & Co in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.[1]
He is the Chairman of Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia replacing Irmohizam Ibrahim in 2018 and was replaced by Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz in 2020.[2] He was reappointed as Chairman since 15 May 2023 for a period of 3 years.[3]
Politics
[edit]He is a member of AMANAH National Committee for 2019-2022. During the party's National Leadership Committee meeting on 7 January 2024, he was appointed as the new Secretary-General, replacing Dr Hatta Ramli who was promoted to become a Vice President.
He is seen as the future leader to replace Mohamad Sabu and Mahfuz Omar in AMANAH to spread moderate Islam, following his father, Fadzil Noor's will.
Personal life
[edit]He is the son of former President of PAS, Fadzil Noor.[1]
Controversies
[edit]Legal suits
[edit]On 10 June 2021, he was charged for sexually assaulting a saleswoman.[4] He was discharged not amounting to acquittal (DNAA) of the case on 7 September 2023.[5]
Election results
[edit]| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | P133 Tampin | Muhammad Faiz Fadzil (AMANAH) | 22,007 | 36.03% | Mohd Isam Mohd Isa (UMNO) | 23,283 | 38.15% | 61,033 | 1,276 | 75.26% | ||
| Abdul Halim Abu Bakar (PAS) | 14,962 | 24.51% | ||||||||||
| Zamani Ibrahim (PEJUANG) | 781 | 1.28% | ||||||||||
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N11 Permatang Pasir | Muhammad Faiz Fadzil (AMANAH) | 9,708 | 44.82% | Muhammad Fauzi Yusoff (PAS) | 6,727 | 31.06% | 21,605 | 2,981 | 87.30% | ||
| Anuar Faisal Yahaya (UMNO) | 4,979 | 22.99% | ||||||||||
| 2023 | Muhammad Faiz Fadzil (AMANAH) | 10,418 | 43.51% | Amir Hamzah Abdul Hashim (PAS) | 13,526 | 56.49% | 24,046 | 3,108 | 79.01% | |||
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Muhammad Faiz Fadzil". PRU @ Sinar Harian. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ Mazlan dilantik Pengerusi LPP, Faiz Pengerusi LKIM
- ^ "AHLI JEMAAH LEMBAGA LKIM".
- ^ "ADUN Permatang Pasir didakwa buat serangan seksual". Berita Harian. 10 June 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
- ^ "Former Amanah assemblyman Faiz Fadzil gets discharge not amounting to acquittal over alleged sexual assault".
- ^ "RESULTS OF CONTESTED ELECTION AND STATEMENTS OF THE POLL AFTER THE OFFICIAL ADDITION OF VOTES". Retrieved 2022-05-24.
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