Mohd Firdaus Jaafar

This is a Malay name; the name Jaafar is a patronymic, not a family name, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Mohd Firdaus.
Mohd Firdaus Jaafar
Member of the Malaysian Parliament
for Jerai, Kedah
In office
2008–2013
Preceded by Badruddin Amiruldin
Succeeded by Jamil Khir Baharom
Personal details
Born (1974-03-15) 15 March 1974
Kedah, Malaysia
Political party PASPakatan Rakyat
Occupation Politician
Religion Sunni Islam
Website mohd-firdaus-jaafar.blogspot.com

Mohd Firdaus Jaafar (born 15 March 1974) is a Malaysian politician and was the Member of the Parliament of Malaysia for the Jerai constituency in Kedah from 2008 to 2013. Firdaus was elected to the Jerai seat in the 2008 election, defeating incumbent Badruddin Amiruldin of the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition.[1] Prior to the election, Firdaus was a religious teacher.[2] He was defeated in the 2013 election by Jamil Khir Baharom.

Election results

Parliament of Malaysia: Jerai, Kedah[3]
Year Opposition Votes Pct Government Votes Pct
2008 Mohd Firdaus Jaafar (PAS) 26,510 51% Badruddin Amiruldin (UMNO) 24,211 47%

References

  1. "Malaysia Decides 2008". The Star (Malaysia). Retrieved 21 December 2009.
  2. Habibu, Sira. "Good mix of candidates in Kedah". The Star (Malaysia). Retrieved 21 December 2009.
  3. "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 27 April 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout.


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