Azman Ismail
This is a Malay name; the name Ismail is a patronymic, not a family name, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Azman.
| Yang Berhormat Dr. Azman Ismail MP | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Kuala Kedah, Kedah | |
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Assumed office 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Ahmad Kassim (PKR) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Azman bin Ismail |
| Citizenship | Malaysian |
| Political party | People's Justice Party (PKR) |
| Occupation | Medical doctor; Politician |
| Religion | Sunni Islam |
Dr. Azman bin Ismail is a Malaysian politician. He is the Member of the Parliament of Malaysia for the seat of Kuala Kedah in the state of Kedah, and sits in Parliament as a member of the People's Justice Party (PKR) in Malaysia's opposition Pakatan Rakyat coalition.
Before entering politics, Azman was a medical doctor.[1] He entered Parliament at the 2013 election, replacing the incumbent PKR MP Ahmad Kassim as the party's candidate for Kuala Kedah.[2] At the election, Azman defeated the Barisan Nasional candidate and fellow physician Zaki Zamani Abd Rashid by 4,947 votes.[3]
Election results
| Year | Opposition | Votes | Pct | Government | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Azman Ismail (PKR) | 42,870 | 53% | Zaki Zamani Abd Rashid (UMNO) | 37,923 | 47% | ||
References
- ↑ Rahimah Abdullah (27 April 2013). "BN Doctor vs PKR Doctor, who will win?". Astro Awani. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
- ↑ "PKR unveils candidates for Alor Star, Kuala Kedah seats". New Straits Times. 31 March 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
- 1 2 "Maklumat Terperinci Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
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