Ab Halim Tamuri
Ab Halim bin Tamuri | |
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| Born | October 9, 1967 Tanjung Karang, Selangor, Malaysia |
| Occupation(s) | Academic, lecturer, politician |
| Years active | –present |
| Known for | Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly for Paya Jaras since 2023; 16th State Commissioner of PAS Selangor since 2023; former Rector of Selangor International Islamic University College (KUIS) |
Ab Halim bin Tamuri (born 9 October 1967) is a Malaysian academic, lecturer, and politician currently representing the Paya Jaras constituency as a Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly (MLA) since August 2023. He is a member of the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), which is part of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition, and has held the position of the 16th State Commissioner of PAS Selangor since October 2023.
His past leadership positions include serving as Chairman of TV Alhijrah’s Board of Directors between July 2022 and May 2023, as well as Rector of Selangor International Islamic University College (KUIS) from July 2013 until June 2021. Additionally, he participated in the National Education Policy Review Committee from October 2018 to April 2019.
In the academic field, Ab Halim holds a professorship in Islamic Education at the Center for the Study of Leadership and Education Policy at the National University of Malaysia. His advisory and leadership roles extend to being an Advisor for the Selangor Islamic Education Development Center, President of the Malaysian Muslim Intellectual Association, Chair of the Education and Human Development Committee under the Selangor Islamic Religious Council, and board member at both Kuala Lumpur Baitul Mal Professional College and the Institute of Islamic Studies and Dakwah Sabah. Furthermore, he is a member of the Selangor State Fatwa Council and participates in the National Islamic Education Coordinating Committee.
Early life and education
Born on 9 October 1967 in Tanjung Karang, Selangor, Malaysia, Ab Halim completed his primary schooling at Tanjong Karang English National Type School (1974–1979). He continued his secondary education at Sultan Hisamuddin High Religious School in Klang (1980–1983) and then at Klang Islamic College (1984–1985). In 1986, he undertook pre-university studies at Tengku Ampuan Jemaah High School in Shah Alam. Ab Halim obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Islamic Studies with a focus on Syariah from 1987 to 1991, followed by a Diploma in Education from UKM between 1993 and 1995. He then earned a Master of Islamic Education (M.Litt.) from 1995 to 1997 and completed his PhD in Islamic Education at the University of Birmingham, UK, in 2000.
Political career
Ab Halim entered electoral politics during the 2023 Selangor state election as the Perikatan Nasional candidate contesting for the Paya Jaras seat. He secured victory with a slim majority of 1,986 votes against contenders from Pakatan Harapan (PH) and an independent candidate.
Throughout his campaign, Ab Halim stressed that political transformation should be based on evidence and aligned with public interests. He pointed out how social media plays a crucial role in shaping voter awareness, especially among younger demographics who demand transparency beyond mere promises. He cautioned politicians against behaviors that could harm their reputations and emphasized that today's electorate evaluates leaders more rigorously based on their performance. Ab Halim regarded PN’s seven-pillar manifesto titled 'Selangor Kita Bangkit' ('Selangor We Rise') as well-rounded and inclusive, designed to promote Selangor’s progress across political, economic, and social dimensions while addressing educational needs and supporting welfare programs for financially vulnerable B40 and M40 groups.
PAS President and PN Deputy Chairman Abdul Hadi Awang praised Ab Halim as a valuable asset for Paya Jaras, highlighting his accomplishments and potential contributions should PN gain control over Selangor. He encouraged voters to back Ab Halim to secure success.
Election outcomes
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Percentage | Opponent(s) | Votes | Percentage | Ballots cast | Margin | Voter turnout | ||
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| 2023 | N38 Paya Jaras | Ab Halim Tamuri (PAS) | 27,527 | 51.63% | Template:Party shading/PH | | Mohd Khairuddin Othman (PKR) | 25,541 | 47.91% | 53,313 | 1,986 | 73.47% | |
| Template:Party shading/Independent | | Nurhaslinda Basri (IND) | 245 | 0.46% | |||||||||
Awards
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- Knight Companion of the Order of Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (DSIS) – Dato' (2010)