Ahmad Zaini bin Japar (25 August 1956 – 1 April 2023) was a Malaysian politician. He served as Member of the Kedah State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Bukit Kayu Hitam from March 2008 to May 2018. He was a member of United Malay National Organisation (UMNO), a component party of Barisan Nasional (BN).[1]

Ahmad Zaini Japar
Member of the Kedah State Legislative Assembly
for Bukit Kayu Hitam
In office
8 March 2008 – 9 May 2018
Preceded byKhalidah Adibah Ayob
(BNUMNO)
Succeeded byHalimaton Shaadiah Saad
(PHBERSATU)
Majority6,995 (2008)
7,873 (2013)
Personal details
Born(1956-08-25)25 August 1956
Died1 April 2023(2023-04-01) (aged 66)
University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Resting placeChanglun, Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kubang Pasu, Kedah
Political partyUnited Malay National Organisation (UMNO) (–2023)
Other political
affiliations
Barisan Nasional (BN) (–2023)
OccupationPolitician

Ahmad Zaini Japar dead on 1 April 2023 on University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC).[2][3]

Election Results

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Kedah State Legislative Assembly[4][5]
Year Constituency Candidate Votes Pct Opponent(s) Votes Pct Ballots cast Majority Turnout
2008 N05 Bukit Kayu Hitam Ahmad Zaini Japar (UMNO) 13,219 67.99% Che On Yusof (PKR) 6,224 32.01% 20,037 6,995 80.17%
2013 Ahmad Zaini Japar (UMNO) 16,454 65.72% Che On Yusof (PKR) 8,581 34.28% 25,522 6,995 87.50%
2018 Ahmad Zaini Japar (UMNO) 8,874 33.58% Halimaton Shaadiah Saad (BERSATU) 11,027 41.72% 27,006 2,153 82.80%
Habsah Bakar (PAS) 6,528 24.70%

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ "Ahmad Zaini Japar". pru.sinarharian.com.my.
  2. ^ "Former Bukit Kayu Hitam assemblyman Zaini Japar dies". www.nst.com.my. 1 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Bekas ADUN Bukit Kayu Hitam, Ahmad Zaini meninggal dunia". www.sinarharian.com.my. 1 April 2023.
  4. ^ "SEMAKAN KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM KE - 14" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 13 September 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
  5. ^ "The Star Online GE14". The Star. Retrieved 24 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
  6. ^ a b c d e "Carian Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat". eservices.kedah.gov.my.