Dato' Haji Ahmad bin Lebai Sudin (born 11 November 1958) is a Malaysian politician who has served as the Bukit Lada (N9) assemblyman in the Kedah State Legislative Assembly.[1] Ahmad is a member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) in Malaysia's ruling Barisan Nasional coalition.[2] He holds degree with Honors in Sociology and Anthropology from University Malaya (class of 1982).[3] Immediately after attending UM, Ahmad went to Malaysia National Institute of Public Administration (INTAN) and received his Diploma in Public Management (class of 1983). He has been praised for improving the quality of agriculture in Bukit Lada especially during his tenure as Exco Kedah in 1999.[4][5][6]

Ahmad bin Lebai Sudin
أحمد لباي سودين
Member of the Kedah State Legislative Assembly
for Bukit Lada
In office
5 May 2013 – 9 May 2018
Preceded byAhmad Izzat bin Mohamad Shauki
Majority1,324
In office
25 April 1995 – 29 November 1999
Preceded byNew constituency
Succeeded bySheikh Ismail Kamis
Majority1,988
Personal details
Born
Ahmad bin Lebai Sudin

(1958-11-11) 11 November 1958 (age 66)
Kampung Panchor, Pokok Sena, Kedah, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia)
CitizenshipMalaysian
Political partyUnited Malays National Organisation (UMNO)
Other political
affiliations
Barisan Nasional (BN)
Perikatan Nasional (PN)
Muafakat Nasional (MN)
Alma materUniversity of Malaya
OccupationPolitician
WebsiteFacebook

Early life

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Ahmad hails from Kampung Panchor, Pokok Sena, Kedah, Malaysia. He is the son of Hajah Yah binti Lebai Dahaman and Lebai Sudin bin Lebai Ahmad. His father found Kampong Panchor during the Japan invasion in Tanah Melayu. Both of his parents are from the local ulama's lineage, thus the name Lebai.

Political Achievements

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  • ADUN Kawasan Bukit Lada (1995-1999, 2013–present)
  • Ketua UMNO Bahagian Pokok Sena (1998 - 2013)[7]
  • Ketua Pemuda UMNO Cawangan Kg Panchor, Pokok Sena, Bahagian Padang Terap (1983 – 1990)
  • Jawatankuasa Pergerakan Pemuda UMNO Bahagian Padang Terap (1986)
  • Jawatankuasa UMNO Bahagian Padang Terap (1990)
  • Ketua Pergerakan Pemuda UMNO Bahagian Padang Terap (1993)
  • Ketua Pergerakan Pemuda UMNO Bahagian Pokok Sena (1994)
  • Naib Ketua Pergerakan Pemuda UMNO Negeri Kedah (1993 – 1994)
  • Ketua Pergerakan Pemuda UMNO Negeri Kedah (1994 – 1996)
  • EXCO Pergerakan Pemuda UMNO Malaysia (1993 – 1996)
  • Timbalan Pengerusi Biro Hal Ehwal Islam Pemuda UMNO Malaysia (1994 – 1995)
  • Pengerusi Biro Hal Ehwal Islam Pemuda UMNO Malaysia (1995 – 1996)
  • Pengerusi Biro Hal Ehwal Islam UMNO Negeri Kedah (1998 – 1999)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Badan Perhubungan UMNO Negeri Kedah (1993 – 2013)
  • Setiausaha Barisan Nasional Negeri Kedah (1999 – 2004)

Defamation Suit Controversy

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Ahmad wins defamation suit against Datuk Ariffin Man, who is also the Kedah Barisan Nasional (BN) Executive Secretary.[8] Ariffin Man was ordered by the High Court to pay RM150,000 in damages to Bukit Lada assemblyman Datuk Ahmad Lebai Sudin for uttering defamatory remarks in his speech in Dewan Sri Tanjung, Santap, Pokok Sena, Kedah.[9]

Election Results

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Kedah State Legislative Assembly[10][11][12]
Year Constituency Candidate Votes Pct Opponent(s) Votes Pct Ballots cast Majority Turnout
1995 N09 Bukit Lada Ahmad Lebai Sudin (UMNO) 9,189 54.67% Mahmood @ Mohamood Che Mat @ Hj Ahmad (PAS) 7,201 42.84% 16,809 1,988 76.42%
1999 Ahmad Lebai Sudin (UMNO) 8,516 46.51% Sheikh Ismail Kamis (PAS) 9,368 51.16% 18,310 852 78.97%
2004 N10 Bukit Pinang Ahmad Lebai Sudin (UMNO) 8,699 47.08% Md Roshidi Osman (PAS) 9,636 52.15% 18,479 937 81.70%
2013 N09 Bukit Lada Ahmad Lebai Sudin (UMNO) 12,664 51.65% Ahmad Izzat Mohamad Shauki (PAS) 11,340 46.25% 24,521 1,324 88.90%

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ "Mukhriz: Ahmad Lebai overzealous in making 'quit' remark". The Borneo Post. 14 April 2015. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
  2. ^ "Mukhriz under fire as father goes on rampage". Free Malaysia Today. 12 April 2015. Archived from the original on 23 January 2016. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
  3. ^ "Ahmad berjaya tingkat kehidupan petani". Utusan Online. Archived from the original on 2016-12-21. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
  4. ^ "Ahmad berjaya tingkat kehidupan petani". Utusan Online. Archived from the original on 2016-12-21. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
  5. ^ "Ahmad tak pernah putus asa". Utusan Online. Archived from the original on 2016-12-21. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
  6. ^ "Mencipta klon mempelam popular". Utusan Online. Archived from the original on 2017-08-07. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
  7. ^ "Ahmad kekal jawatan ketua Pokok Sena". Utusan Online. Archived from the original on 2016-12-21. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
  8. ^ "Adun Bukit Lada Wins Defamation Suit Against Secretary BN Kedah". Retrieved 2016-01-25.[permanent dead link]
  9. ^ "Umno rep wins defamation suit against party comrade - Nation | The Star Online". Retrieved 2016-01-25.
  10. ^ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 4 February 2017. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
  11. ^ "KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM 13". Sistem Pengurusan Maklumat Pilihan Raya Umum (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 14 March 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  12. ^ "Malaysia General Election". undiinfo Malaysian Election Data. Malaysiakini. Retrieved 4 February 2017. Results only available from the 2004 election.
  13. ^ "Carian Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat". eservices.kedah.gov.my.