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12th Chief Minister of Kelantan
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| Incumbent |
Assumed office
1990 |
| Deputy |
Ahmad Yaakob |
| Preceded by |
Mohamed Yaacob |
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| Incumbent |
Assumed office
1995 |
| Majority |
4249 |
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| Incumbent |
Assumed office
1989 |
| Preceded by |
Yusof Rawa |
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| Born |
1931
Kota Bharu, Kelantan |
| Political party |
Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) |
| Spouse |
Tuan Sabariah Binti Tuan Ishak |
| Religion |
Islam |
Dato' Haji Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat is a Malaysian politician, an Islamic ulama and currently the Chief Minister of the state of Kelantan. He holds the position of Mursyidul Am or the spiritual leader within Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party. He was born 1931 in Pulau Melaka, Kota Bharu, Kelantan.
He graduated with a Bachelor Of Arts in Arabic Studies and Master of Art in Islamic law from the Al-Azhar University. During the time of his study, he was one of the witnesses and a civilian to have lived in the heat of Arab-Israeli Wars. He can speak a few foreign languages such as Arabic, English, Tamil and Urdu.
His administration in Kelantan frequently clashed on the role of Islam in Malaysia with the former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir.
His advocacy of Islamic shariah law to all Malay Muslims has drawn criticism, as did his suggestion that women would be at a lower risk of being raped if they abandoned their lipstick and perfume[1] and for a 15-year ban on the game of snooker.[2]
Despite his position as Menteri Besar, the head of the Kelantan government, he lives in his small house and leads a very moderate life instead of using an official government residence. Being a prominent figure in the Islamic Party of Malaysia, he receives support from a number of Muslims and non-Muslims in and outside of Kelantan.citation needed
Son
His son Nik Abdul Aziz bin Nik Mat was held under the Malaysian Internal Security Act in 2001 for alleged terrorist activities including planning jihad, possession of weapons, and membership in the KMM (Kumpulan Mujahidin Malaysia)[3] an Islamist extremist group.[4]. After 5 years in detention, he was released.[5]
References
- ^ [1] Fox News article
- ^ [2] News article from The Australian
- ^ [3] Summary of KMM (Kumpulan Mujahidin Malaysia)
- ^ [4] US Department of State summary of terrorist groups
- ^ [5] News article from Malaysia's English-language newspaper
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| Political offices |
Preceded by
Mohamed Yaacob |
Chief Minister of Kelantan
1990 – now |
Succeeded by
Incumbent |
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