Fahmi Zainol
Fahmi Zainol | |
|---|---|
| فهمي زينول | |
Fahmi Zainol in 2024 | |
| Member of the Penang State Executive Council | |
| In office 16 August 2023 – 4 March 2026 | |
| Governor | Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak (2023–2025) Ramli Ngah Talib (2025–2026) |
| Chief Minister | Chow Kon Yeow |
| Portfolio | Agrotechnology, Food Security, and Cooperative Development |
| Preceded by | Norlela Ariffin (Agrotechnology and Food Security) Ahmad Zakiyuddin Abdul Rahman (Cooperative) |
| Succeeded by | Rashidi Zinol (Agrotechnology and Food Security) Mohamad Abdul Hamid (Cooperative Development) |
| Constituency | Pantai Jerejak |
| Member of the Penang State Legislative Assembly for Pantai Jerejak | |
| Assumed office 12 August 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (PH–PKR) |
| Majority | 8,597 (2023) |
| State Vice Chairman of the People's Justice Party of Penang | |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
| President | Anwar Ibrahim |
| State Chairwoman | Nurul Izzah Anwar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Fahmi bin Zainol 1991 (age 34–35) |
| Citizenship | Malaysia |
| Party | People's Justice Party (PKR) |
| Other political affiliations | Pakatan Harapan (PH) |
| Spouse | Nur Hidayah Abd Jabar |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Universiti Malaya |
| Occupation | Politician |
Fahmi bin Zainol (born 1991) is a Malaysian politician who has served as a Member of the Penang State Executive Council (EXCO) in the Pakatan Harapan (PH) state administration under Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow from August 2023 till March 2026. Currently he served as Member of the Penang State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Pantai Jerejak since August 2023. He is a member of the People's Justice Party (PKR), a component party of the PH coalition.
Political career
Fahmi is a student activist and was the President of the Students' Council at the Universiti Malaya in 2013 before entering politics. He joined PKR on 3 November 2015 and was appointed Chairman of the Student Bureau in the Youth Wing. In 2018, he was chosen as the Election Director for the Youth Wing. In the same year, he was elected as the Chief of the PKR Youth Wing of Penang state and Permatang Pauh Division. In 2022, he competed against Adam Adli for the Chief of PKR Youth Wing but lost. However, he was elected to the PKR central committee and was re-elected as the Chief of the PKR Youth Wing of Penang state and Permatang Pauh Division.[1][2]
On 1st March 2026, his position inside the party after were suspended[3] followed by his EXCO position five days later.[4] This is due to ongoing court cases involving accusation of him beating his wife.[5]
Controversies
On 27th February 2026, he was accused of beating his wife at their resident on 22nd February 2026.[6]
Election results
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct. | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct. | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | N36 Pantai Jerejak | Fahmi Zainol (PKR) | 14,116 | 69.93% | Oh Tong Keong (GERAKAN) | 5,519 | 27.34% | 20,334 | 8,597 | 68.03% | ||
| Priyankaa Loh Siang Pin (MUDA) | 476 | 2.36% | ||||||||||
| Ravinder Singh (PRM) | 76 | 0.38% | ||||||||||
References
- ^ SEJAHAN, ZAREEN HUMAIRAH (2022-05-19). "Fahmi Zainol kekal Ketua AMK Permatang Pauh". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ ADAM, ASHMAN (2022-04-18). "PKR polls: Who are Adam Adli and Fahmi Zainol, the two young guns running for the post of Youth wing chief?". Malay Mail. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ "Fahmi Zainol digantung semua jawatan PKR serta-merta, Rafizi kekal". Berita Harian (in Malay). 2026-03-01. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
- ^ Trisha, N. (2026-03-05). "Fahmi Zainol removed from exco". The Star. George Town. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
- ^ Alias, Dewi Nur Harasha (2026-02-27). "Fahmi Zainol didakwa pukul isteri, mengaku tidak bersalah". Astro Awani (in Malay). Retrieved 2026-03-05.
- ^ "Exco Pulau Pinang didakwa cederakan isteri". Sinar Harian. Balik Pulau. Bernama. February 27, 2026. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ "RESULTS OF CONTESTED ELECTION AND STATEMENTS OF THE POLL AFTER THE OFFICIAL ADDITION OF VOTES" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-11-28.