Baharudin Mohamed Taib
Baharudin bin Mohamed Taib | |
|---|---|
| بهارالدين بن محمد طيب | |
 Baharudin bin Mohamed Taib | |
| Member of the Johor State Legislative Assembly for N.43 Permas | |
| Assumed office 12 March 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Che Zakaria Mohd Salleh |
| Majority | 7,926 (2022) |
| Deputy Head of UMNO Pasir Gudang Division | |
| Assumed office 2018 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 27, 1965 Johor, Malaysia |
| Citizenship | Malaysian |
| Party | United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) |
Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) |
| Alma mater | UiTM |
| Occupation | Politician |
Baharudin bin Mohamed Taib (born 27 January 1965) is a Malaysian politician who has served as Member of the Johor State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for N.43 Permas since March 2022. He is a member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), a component party of the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition. He also serves as Deputy Head of UMNO Pasir Gudang Division.[1]
Political career
Baharudin contested the N.43 Permas seat in the 2022 Johor state election and won with a majority of 7,926 votes in a five-cornered fight against candidates from Perikatan Nasional, Pakatan Harapan, Parti Pejuang Tanah Air and Warisan.[2]
Legislative activities
During the Johor State Legislative Assembly sitting in May 2024, Baharudin raised a question regarding the regulation of business activities by foreign nationals married to Malaysians.[3]
In March 2026, he proposed the expansion of the Muafakat bus service to assist workers from Permas who commute daily to Singapore.[4]
In April 2026, he emphasised that UMNO and Barisan Nasional remained focused on addressing the rising cost of living affecting Malaysians.[5]
In May 2026, Baharudin delivered a debate speech at the Johor state assembly calling on political parties to engage respectfully with UMNO rather than dictate terms of cooperation ahead of the next general election, stating that UMNO was prepared to contest independently if no suitable partner could be found.[6]
Election results
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct. | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct. | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | N43 Permas | Baharudin Mohamed Taib (UMNO) | 23,492 | 41.93% | Tazul Arifin Nasri (BERSATU) | 15,566 | 27.78% | 57,658 | 7,926 | 55.7% | ||
| Syed Othman (AMANAH) | 14,521 | 25.92% | ||||||||||
| Mohamed Ridza Busu (WARISAN) | 1,421 | 2.52% | ||||||||||
| Mahaya Ahad (PEJUANG) | 1,036 | 1.85% | ||||||||||
References
- ↑ "Yang Berhormat Tuan Haji Baharudin bin Mohamed Taib – ADUN N43 Permas". Johor State Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ "Warta Kerajaan Persekutuan - Keputusan Pilihan Raya Johor" (PDF). Jabatan Peguam Negara. 17 March 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ "Johor exco says foreigners married to Malaysians can use spouse's name for business". Malay Mail. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ "ADUN Permas cadang perluasan Bas Muafakat bantu pekerja ulang-alik S'pura". Berita Harian. 27 March 2026. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ "UMNO, BN fokus bantu rakyat tangani kos sara hidup". Berita Harian. 28 April 2026. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ "Don't try and dictate terms if you want to work with Umno, parties told". The Star. 5 May 2026. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ "RESULTS OF CONTESTED ELECTION AND STATEMENTS OF THE POLL AFTER THE OFFICIAL ADDITION OF VOTES" (PDF). Retrieved 2026-06-21.