Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman

Ahmad Razif bin Abdul Rahman (born 7 November 1965) was the 14th Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of the Malaysian state of Terengganu from 2014 to May 2018. He is a member of the United Malays National Organisation in Malaysia's ruling Barisan Nasional coalition.

In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Abdul Rahman is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Ahmad Razif.
Yang Berhormat Dato' Seri

Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman

SSMZ MLA
14th Menteri Besar of Terengganu
In office
13 May 2014 – 10 May 2018
MonarchMizan Zainal Abidin
Preceded byAhmad Said
Succeeded byAhmad Samsuri Mokhtar
ConstituencySeberang Takir
Terengganu State Executive Councillor
(Education, Higher Education, Science, Technology and Human Resources : 9 April 2008–10 May 2013)
(Science, Technology, Environment, Green Technology and Water : 11 May 2013–20 July 2016)
In office
9 April 2008 – 20 July 2016
MonarchMizan Zainal Abidin
Menteri BesarAhmad Said
Himself
DeputyMohd Zawawi Ismail (2008–2013)
Preceded byAbdul Latiff Awang
Succeeded byA. Latiff Awang (Science and Technology)
Rosli Othman (Environment, Green Technology and Water)
ConstituencySeberang Takir
Member of the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly
for Seberang Takir
Assumed office
8 March 2008
Preceded byMohd Shapian Ali (UMNO–BN)
Majority2,430 (2008)
1,510 (2013)
1,884 (2018)
Personal details
Born
Ahmad Razif bin Abdul Rahman

(1965-11-07) 7 November 1965
Seberang Takir, Terengganu, Malaysia
CitizenshipMalaysian
Political partyUnited Malays National Organisation (UMNO)
Other political
affiliations		Barisan Nasional (BN)
Perikatan Nasional (PN)
Muafakat Nasional (MN)
Spouse(s)Halina Zakaria
Alma materUniversiti Putra Malaysia

Ahmad Razif, the son of a religious teacher, was raised in Terengganu. He graduated from Universiti Putra Malaysia with a Masters in Science and rose through the ranks of his local UMNO division.[1]

In 2008 he was elected to the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly for the seat of Seberang Takir, defeating a People's Justice Party (PKR) candidate. The State's incoming Chief Minister Ahmad Said appointed him to the State's Executive Council—akin to a cabinet—with responsibility for education, higher education, science, technology and human resources.[2]

Ahmad Razif retained his assembly seat at the 2013 election.[1] However, the Barisan Nasional state government almost lost its majority in the assembly, clinging to power with a slim 17–15 majority. In response, the coalition's national leader, and the Prime Minister, Najib Razak, pressured Ahmad Said to resign within a year.[3] In May 2014, Ahmad Said stood down and Ahmad Razif was appointed as his replacement. He was sworn into office by Mizan Zainal Abidin, the Sultan of Terengganu, on 13 May.[1]

Ahmad Razif's first task as Chief Minister was to navigate a political crisis when Ahmad Said and two other UMNO assemblymen resigned from UMNO immediately after his appointment, potentially plunging his government into minority status. Ahmad Said stated that he was dissatisfied that he had not been allowed to remain as Chief Minister until after the wedding of his daughter in May 2014. The three assemblymen returned to the party within days, after the intervention of Najib and other senior Barisan Nasional leaders.[4][5] On 22 April 2016, his 'Datuk Seri' title had been revoked by the Sultan.[6] On 9 December 2016, the Sultan has consented to restore 'Datuk Seri' title to him.[7]

Election results
Terengganu State Legislative Assembly: N11 Seberang Takir[8][9][10][11]
Year Votes Pct Opponent(s) Votes Pct Ballots cast Majority Turnout
2008 Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman (UMNO) 6,440 61.24% Muzafeq Assyulzaifuzan Muhammad (PKR) 4,010 38.13% 10,718 2,430 84.06%
2013 Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman (UMNO) 7,731 54.84% Zakaria Dagang (PAS) 6,221 44.13% 14,302 1,510 88.22%
Ahmad Nazri Mohd Yusoff (IND) 73 0.52%
2018 Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman (UMNO) 9,340 52.66% Mohd Fazil Wahab (PAS) 7,456 42.05% 17,996 1,884 87.30%
Abu Bakar Abdullah (PKR) 939 5.29%

Honours

References
  1. "Ahmad Razif replaces Ahmad Said as Terengganu menteri besar". ABN News. 13 May 2014. Archived from the original on 25 October 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
  2. "Terengganu MB Announces Exco Portfolios". Bernama. 9 April 2008. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
  3. Zuhrin Azam Ahmad (8 May 2014). "Razif likely to be new Terengganu MB". The Star. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
  4. "Terengganu political crisis almost over: Ahmad Said back to Umno". The Edge. 14 May 2014. Archived from the original on 25 October 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
  5. Md Izwan (13 May 2014). "Terengganu deadlock as Ahmad Said quits Umno hours after resigning as MB". The Malaysian Insider. Archived from the original on 25 October 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
  6. "Withdrawal of Dato Seri title: Ahmad Razif evades reporters". Astro Awani. 24 April 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
  7. "Terengganu Ruler gives consent to confer title on Ahmad Razif - Nation - The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my.
  8. "N11: Seberang Takir". Utusan. Archived from the original on 12 February 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
  9. "Malaysia General Election". undiinfo Malaysian Election Data. Malaysiakini. Retrieved 4 February 2018. Results only available from the 2004 election.
  10. "SEMAKAN KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM KE - 14" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 17 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
  11. "The Star Online GE14". The Star. Retrieved 24 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
  12. "Terengganu Sultan strips MB of all state titles". The Star Online. 25 April 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  13. "Semua darjah kebesaran negeri MB Terengganu dilucut" (in Malay). Berita Harian. 25 April 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  14. "Sultan lucut semua darjah kebesaran MB Terengganu" (in Malay). Harian Metro. 25 April 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  15. "Sultan of Terengganu restores MB's Datuk Seri title". New Straits Times. 8 December 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  16. "Terengganu MB thankful for restored title". The Malay Mail. 8 December 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  17. "Sultan Terengganu perkenan kurnia kembali gelaran Datuk Seri kepada MB" (in Malay). Berita Harian. 8 December 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  18. "Sultan Terengganu perkenan kurnia kembali 'Datuk Seri' kepada Razif" (in Malay). Astro Awani. 8 December 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
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