Jalaluddin Alias
Jalaluddin Alias | |
|---|---|
| جلال الدين ألياس | |
| Deputy Minister of Federal Territories | |
| In office 30 August 2021 – 24 November 2022 | |
| Monarch | Abdullah |
| Prime Minister | Ismail Sabri Yaakob |
| Minister | Shahidan Kassim |
| Preceded by | Edmund Santhara Kumar Ramanaidu |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Constituency | Jelebu |
| Senior Member of the Negeri Sembilan State Executive Council (Rural Development, Plantation and Commodities, Agriculture and Food Security & Costs of Living) | |
| In office 24 August 2023 – 27 April 2026 | |
| Monarch | Muhriz |
| Menteri Besar | Aminuddin Harun |
| Preceded by | Ismail Ahmad (Member, Rural Development) Chew Seh Yong (Member, Plantation) Bakri Sawir (Member, Agriculture) Portfolios established (Commodities, Food Security & Costs of Living) |
| Constituency | Pertang |
| Member of the Negeri Sembilan State Executive Council (Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government) | |
| In office 22 May 2013 – 12 May 2018 | |
| Monarch | Muhriz |
| Menteri Besar | Mohamad Hasan |
| Preceded by | Siow Chen Pin |
| Succeeded by | Teo Kok Seong |
| Constituency | Pertang |
| Chairman of the UDA Holdings Berhad | |
| In office 13 May 2020 – 8 November 2021 | |
| Minister | Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar (2020–2021) Noh Omar (2021) |
| Chief Executive Officer | Mohd Salem Kailany |
| Preceded by | Hisham Hamdan |
| Succeeded by | Norliza Abdul Rahim |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Jelebu | |
| Assumed office 9 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Zainudin Ismail (BN–UMNO) |
| Majority | 2,045 (2018) 8,125 (2022) |
| Member of the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly for Pertang | |
| Assumed office 12 August 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Noor Azmi Yusof (BN–UMNO) |
| Majority | 2,790 (2023) |
| In office 5 May 2013 – 9 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Razak Mansor (BN–UMNO) |
| Succeeded by | Noor Azmi Yusof (BN–UMNO) |
| Majority | 2,163 (2013) |
| Member of the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly for Klawang | |
| In office 21 March 2004 – 8 March 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Shamsul Bahari Mat (BN–UMNO) |
| Succeeded by | Yunus Rahmat (BN–UMNO) |
| Majority | 1,308 (2004) |
| State Chairman of the United Malays National Organisation of Negeri Sembilan | |
| Assumed office 22 March 2023 | |
| President | Ahmad Zahid Hamidi |
| Deputy | Hasim Rusdi |
| Preceded by | Mohamad Hasan |
| Faction represented in Dewan Rakyat | |
| 2018– | Barisan Nasional |
| Faction represented in the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly | |
| 2004–2008 | Barisan Nasional |
| 2013–2018 | Barisan Nasional |
| 2023– | Barisan Nasional |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jalaluddin bin Alias 5 September 1963 Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia |
| Party |  United Malay National Organisation (UMNO) |
Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) |
| Spouse | Maziah Mohd Nor |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Teacher |
Jalaluddin bin Alias (born 5 September 1963, Jawi: جلال الدين بن ألياس) is a Malaysian politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Jelebu since May 2018 and the Member of the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Pertang since August 2023, a seat he previously held from 2013 to 2018. He served as Senior Member of the Negeri Sembilan State Executive Council (EXCO) under Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun from August 2023 to April 2026, Deputy Minister of Federal Territories under former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob from August 2021 to November 2022, and Member of the Negeri Sembilan State EXCO under Menteri Besar Mohamad Hasan from 2013 to 2018, Chairman of UDA Holdings Berhad from 2020 to 2021 and the MLA for Klawang from March 2004 to March 2008. He is a member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), a component party of the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition. He also serves as the State Chairman of BN and UMNO of Negeri Sembilan and the Division Chief of UMNO of Jelebu.[1]
Politics
[edit]Jalaluddin contested and won the Pertang state assembly state in the 2013 general election. Following the election, he was appointed as state executive councillor for Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government under the leadership of Menteri Besar, Mohamad Hasan.[2]
He contested and won the Jelebu parliamentary seat in 2018. He succeeded Zainudin Ismail, who died due to complications from a brain tumour he suffered in the previous year.[3]
Jalaluddin is a supporter for co-operation between Barisan Nasional, which UMNO leads, and Perikatan Nasional.[4]
Controversy
[edit]In April 2026, Jalaluddin attracted national attention after leading 14 members of the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly from the United Malays National Organisation within Barisan Nasional in withdrawing their support for Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun. The move significantly altered the state's political landscape and contributed to the early dissolution of the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly in June 2026, paving the way for the 2026 Negeri Sembilan state election held in August.
The political developments coincided with a constitutional and customary governance dispute involving the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz, and the Undang Yang Empat. Jalaluddin stated that his party's actions were intended to prevent the monarchy from becoming the subject of prolonged public controversy. However, critics argued that the withdrawal of support carried political implications for the administration of Aminuddin, which was widely regarded as supportive of Muhriz's position.
During the election campaign, Jalaluddin defended the political cooperation between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional, including the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS). He stated that the cooperation would not affect the rights of non-Malay communities and rejected claims that PAS's participation in the alliance would alter the position of other ethnic groups. His remarks received mixed reactions from political parties and the public. During the campaign, Jalaluddin also became the subject of controversy after a video of one of his speeches circulated widely on social media. In the speech, he referred to "Chinese religion" and "Tamil religion", remarks that attracted criticism on the grounds that they were factually inaccurate. Around the same period, banners displaying his image alongside the slogan Barisan Nasional Menang, Muhriz Turun ("Barisan Nasional Wins, Muhriz Steps Down") appeared in several locations. Jalaluddin denied any involvement in the production or display of the banners and described them as an attempt by unidentified parties to influence public perception.
Following the election, Jalaluddin's absence from the swearing-in ceremony of the new Menteri Besar, Ismail Lasim, at Seri Menanti Palace on 2 August 2026 sparked public speculation. Some observers claimed that he had deliberately boycotted the ceremony because he was disappointed at not being appointed Menteri Besar, having previously been regarded as Barisan Nasional's leading candidate for the post. Jalaluddin denied the allegation, joking that his "body was not sick" over the outcome. He explained that his absence was solely due to logistical factors, stating that the invitation from the state protocol department had only been received at 4.50 a.m. on the day of the ceremony. The controversy continued few days later when Jalaluddin announced that he would decline any appointment to the Negeri Sembilan State Executive Council. He claimed that the decision was intended to make way for a new generation of capable Barisan Nasional leaders to serve in the state administration.
Election results
[edit]| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | N04 Klawang | Jalaluddin Alias (UMNO) | 3,555 | 61.27% | Sharman Abu (PAS) | 2,247 | 38.73% | 5,959 | 1,308 | 69.76% | ||
| 2013 | N02 Pertang | Jalaluddin Alias (UMNO) | 5,090 | 63.49% | Muhamad Syamwill Mertadza (PKR) | 2,927 | 36.51% | 8,140 | 2,163 | 83.60% | ||
| 2023 | Jalaluddin Alias (UMNO) | 5,634 | 66.45% | Amiruddin Hassan (PAS) | 2,844 | 33.55% | 8,561 | 2,790 | 66.38% | |||
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | P126 Jelebu | Jalaluddin Alias (UMNO) | 19,062 | 48.93% | Mustafar Ab Kadir (AMANAH) | 17,017 | 43.68% | 39,733 | 2,045 | 81.89% | ||
| Norman Ipin (PAS) | 2,878 | 7.39% | ||||||||||
| 2022 | Jalaluddin Alias (UMNO) | 21,805 | 48.10% | Zulkefly Mohamad Omar (AMANAH) | 13,680 | 30.18% | 45,334 | 8,125 | 76.11% | |||
| Zaharuddin Baba Samion (BERSATU) | 9,596 | 21.17% | ||||||||||
| Ahmad Fakri Abu Samah (PUTRA) | 253 | 0.56% | ||||||||||
Honours
[edit]Honours of Malaysia
[edit]
Malaysia
Recipient of the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal (2026)
Federal Territory (Malaysia)
Grand Commander of the Order of the Territorial Crown (SMW) – Datuk Seri (2021)[12][13]
Negeri Sembilan
Knight Commander of the Order of Loyalty to Negeri Sembilan (DPNS) – Dato' (2014)[14]
Companion of the Order of Loyalty to Negeri Sembilan (DNS) (2001)[15]
Sabah
Commander of the Order of Kinabalu (PGDK) – Datuk (2008)
References
[edit]- ↑ "Jalaluddin Alias kini Pengerusi UDA" (in Malay). Harian Metro. 13 May 2020. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- ↑ "10 Anggota Exco Negeri Sembilan Angkat Sumpah Esok". The Star (in Malay). 21 May 2013. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
- ↑ "Jelebu MP Zainudin Ismail dies". The Star. 6 December 2017. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
- ↑ Raj, Keran (30 April 2026). "Muhyiddin loyalist or just anti-PH? Tracing Jalaluddin's political allegiances amid Negeri Sembilan turmoil". Scoop. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ↑ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 14 April 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout, including votes for third parties. Results before 1986 election unavailable.
- ↑ "Malaysia General Election". undiinfo Malaysian Election Data. Malaysiakini. Retrieved 4 February 2017. Results only available from the 2004 election.
- ↑ "KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM 13". Sistem Pengurusan Maklumat Pilihan Raya Umum (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 14 March 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
- ↑ "my undi : Kawasan & Calon-Calon PRU13 : Keputusan PRU13 (Archived copy)". www.myundi.com.my. Archived from the original on 31 March 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ↑ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum ke-13". Utusan Malaysia. Archived from the original on 21 March 2018. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "The Star Online GE14". The Star. Retrieved 24 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
- ↑ Ibrahim, Mohd Iskandar; Sulaiman, Noor Atiqah (1 February 2021). "Seramai 335 terima darjah kebesaran sempena Hari Wilayah". Berita Harian (in Malay). Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ↑ Hadir, Shawaliah (1 February 2021). "Tengku Zafrul antara 6 penerima Darjah Kebesaran Pangkat Pertama sempena Hari WP". MalaysiaGazette (in Malay). Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ↑ "769 receive state awards, medals from N.Sembilan ruler". Bernama. The Sun Daily. 14 January 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ↑ "CARIAN PENERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN / BINTANG / PINGAT TAHUN 1981 - 2010". ipingatns.ns.gov.my.[permanent dead link]
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