Idris Haron

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This is a Malay name; the name Haron is a patronymic, not a family name, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Idris.
Yang Amat Berhormat Datuk Seri Ir. Haji
Idris Haron
MLA
Chief Minister of Melaka
Assumed office
7 May 2013
Preceded by Mohd Ali Rustam
Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly
for Sungai Udang
Assumed office
6 May 2013
Preceded by Yaakob Mohd Amin
Majority 9,136 (2013)
President of World Assembly of Youth
Assumed office
23 November 2010
Preceded by Mohd Ali Rustam
Member of the Malaysian Parliament
for Tangga Batu, Melaka
In office
8 March 2004 – 5 May 2013
Preceded by Constituency established
Succeeded by Abu Bakar Mohamad Diah
Majority 19,244 (2004)
14,500 (2008)
Personal details
Born (1966-05-13) 13 May 1966 (age 57)
Pekan Asahan, Malacca, Malaysia
Political party United Malays National Organisation
Spouse(s) Fadilah Abdullah
Alma mater University of Texas at El Paso
Occupation Politician
Religion Sunni Islam
Website idrisharon.blogspot.com

Datuk Seri Ir. Haji Idris Haron (born 13 May 1966[1] at Asahan, Melaka) is a Malaysian politician and current Chief Minister of Melaka. He was a Member of the Parliament of Malaysia from 2004 to 2013 and became a deputy minister in 2008. He left federal politics in 2013, winning election to the Malacca State Legislative Assembly and becoming the state's Chief Minister. He is a member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) party in the Barisan Nasional coalition. In international scene, he is currently the President of World Assembly of Youth.[2]

Background

Idris is married with three children. For his primary education, he went to four different schools, Sekolah Rendah Kebangsaan (SRK) Simpang Bekoh, SRK Belading, SRK Asahan from 1973 to 1977 and SRK Kubu from 1977 till 1978. He received his secondary education at Sekolah Menengah Sains Muzaffar Syah (MOZAC), Melaka[3] from 1979 till 1983. At MOZAC, he became the school's best student. He later pursued his tertiary education at University of Texas at El Paso and received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering .[1] His ambition was actually to become a pilot but he changed his mind to become an electrical engineer instead during interviews.

He was the Chairman of the Malaysian Student Conference until he graduated in 1989. In 1993 he participated in an intensive Japanese language training at ITM before pursuing further studies in a technical field at the Kensyu Centre in Tokyo, Japan. He has trained by the Kandenko Corporation Ltd for six months in Tokyo, Japan, in the field of electrical distribution systems. Before his election to Parliament, Idris was chairman of the Alor Gajah district council.[4]

Political career

Idris was elected to federal Parliament in the 2004 election for the newly created seat of Tangga Batu.[5] In his first year in Parliament, Idris made international news for complaining that the outfits worn by stewardesses on Malaysia Airlines would result in male passengers sexually harassing the stewardesses.[6] After the 2008 election, Idris was appointed a Deputy Minister for Higher Education in the government of Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.[7]

In the 2013 election, Idris vacated his federal parliamentary seat to contest the seat of Sungai Udang in the Malacca State Legislative Assembly. The move was far from a demotion: it was carried out by the Barisan Nasional coalition to install him as the Chief Minister of Malacca, replacing Mohd Ali Rustam.[8] The coalition retained its majority in the state assembly and Idris was sworn in as Malacca's tenth Chief Minister.[9]

Chief Minister of Melaka

He continued the legacy of his predecessor, Mohd Ali Rustam but with opposing style[10] by establishing "Melaka Maju- Fasa Dua" (Progressive Melaka-Phase Two). He have set up four principles under this umbrella. First, to raise Melaka's quality of products and services to the highest possible level, exceeding the expections of customers who comprise investors, tourists and the people in the state.Second, system and mechanism of products and services in Melaka must be sustainable.Third, estabalishing conducive environment for investors and forth, to maintain the motivation of Melaka's workforce to produce top notch quality.[11] He also work under the word "Berkat, Tepat, Cepat" (Blessed, Fast, Accurate)[12]

Under his leadership, Melaka obtained her biggest investment ever in her history of RM 4.38 billion in 2014. The waterfront of Melaka, stretching as far as 73 kilometer were also upgraded for future beach port.[13] He launched "Don't Mess With Melaka", modeled after a 1986's "Don't Mess With Texas" campaign in a bid against littering, crime and social ills. The goal of the campaign was to ensure the state remained one of the cleanest in the country, following reports that cleanliness levels had deteriorated. The statewide campaign used T-shirt and billboard advertising. The campaign's slogan drew criticism on the basis that it could seem to promote gangsterism. Idris defended the slogan, saying that it was a way to grasp the attention of youths through creative and aggressive marketing.[14][15] He also initiated the RM40 billion, 609-acre mega project, Melaka Gateway,[16] and revived the rarely used Malacca International Airport with flights to Penang by Malindo Air.[17] Under his tenure, Malacca was Malaysia's first state to put electric buses in service.[18][19]

He have led the state visit to among the wealthiest state of China, Guangdong. He managed to witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Melaka and Guangdong to boost both state economy and tourism sector.[20]

On 23rd of November, 2015, Chinese Prime Minister, Li Keqiang and another 100 delgates made a visit in order to strengthen the relationship between Melaka and China.[21][22]

Election results

Parliament of Malaysia: P136 Tangga Batu, Melaka[5]
Year Government Votes Pct Opposition Votes Pct
2004 Idris Haron (UMNO) 26,766 76% Shamsul Iskandar Md. Akin (PKR) 7,522 21%
2008 Idris Haron (UMNO) 30,460 64% Zainon Jaafar (PKR) 9,297 33%
Malacca State Legislative Assembly: N11 Sungai Udang, Melaka[5]
Year Government Votes Pct Opposition Votes Pct
2013 Idris Haron (UMNO) 12,145 68% Asri Buang (PKR) 3,009 17%

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  2. ↑ http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/idris-haron-is-world-assembly-of-youth-president
  3. ↑ [1]
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  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Includes results from the 2004 election. Percentage figures are calculated based on total turnout.
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  10. ↑ http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2013/08/15/idris-tegas-dan-garang/
  11. ↑ http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/idris-haron-plans-to-build-first-class-melaka#sthash.MFd4j5Zs.dpuf
  12. ↑ http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/Dalam_Negeri/20140206/dn_16/Melaka-lapan-bulan-bawah-Idris-Haron-style-berbeza
  13. ↑ http://www.utusan.com.my/rencana/idris-haron-8232-dan-melakanya-1.43455
  14. ↑ http://www1.nst.com.my/node/2305?m=1
  15. ↑ http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/06/12/CM-makes-stand-over-slogan-Don't-Mess-With-Melaka-is-a-creative-way-to-combat-issues-says-Idris/
  16. ↑ http://m.thesundaily.my/node/240288
  17. ↑ http://www.utusan.com.my/bisnes/ekonomi/malindo-air-mula-penerbangan-di-melaka-hari-ini-1.21021
  18. ↑ http://news.asiaone.com/news/malaysia/malacca-replace-diesel-powered-fleet-electric-buses#sthash.iLIl4ZL5.dpuf
  19. ↑ http://www.thegreenmechanics.com/2014/01/melaka-launched-first-electric-bus.html
  20. ↑ http://www.utusan.com.my/bisnes/ekonomi/melaka-china-bincang-ekonomi-pelancongan-1.70341
  21. ↑ (Malay)Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  22. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Political offices
Preceded by Chief Minister of Melaka
2013-present		 Incumbent
Parliament of Malaysia
Preceded by
Constituency established
 Member of the Dewan Rakyat
for Tangga Batu
2004-2013		 Succeeded by
Abu Bakar Mohamad Diah
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by President of the World Assembly of Youth
2010-present		 Incumbent
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