Mohd Zin Abdul Ghani | |
|---|---|
| محمّد زين عبد الغني | |
| 7th Chief Minister of Malacca | |
| In office 14 October 1994 – 14 May 1997 | |
| Governor | Syed Ahmad Syed Mahmud Shahabuddin |
| Preceded by | Abdul Rahim Thamby Chik |
| Succeeded by | Abu Zahar Ithnin |
| Member of theMalacca State Legislative Assembly for Melekek | |
| In office 1995–1997 | |
| Preceded by | constituency renamed |
| Succeeded by | Nawi Ahmad (BN–UMNO) |
| Member of theMalacca State Legislative Assembly for Kelemak | |
| In office 1986–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Abdul Rahim Thamby Chik |
| Succeeded by | constituency name changed |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1941 |
| Died | 14 May 1997(1997-05-14) (aged 55–56) |
| Political party |  United Malays National Organisation (UMNO)(–1997) |
| Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN)(–1997) |
| Spouse(s) | Fatimah Samdin (Died 19 October 2015) & Rosehani Ismail |
| Children | Rozila Aini Binti Mohd Zin |
| Residence(s) | Seri Aduka, Kampung Melekek Luar, Alor Gajah |
| Occupation | Politician |
Mohd Zin bin Abdul Ghani (1941 – 14 May 1997) was aMalaysianpolitician fromMalacca. He was theChief Minister of Malacca from 14 October 1994 to 14 May 1997.
Mohd Zin successfully ran as Kelemak State Assemblyman. He was appointed asChief Minister of Malacca to replaceAbdul Rahim Thamby Chik who has resigned as Chief Minister following the involvement with a scandal involving anunderage girl.[1] He was swore in as a Chief Minister in front of theYang di-Pertua Negeri of Malacca (Governor),Syed Ahmad Syed Mahmud Shahabuddin.
As Chief Minister, he also led the Malacca Customary Land Development Corporation (PERTAM). The Malacca State Cultured Seminary was held on 16 April 1996 in collaboration with the Chief Minister and was officially opened by then-Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia,Anwar Ibrahim. He was also involved in the opening of the National Arts Day on 27 May 1995, the inauguration of the Museum of Arts 28 May 1995 and the launch ofMunshi Abdullah speech organized by the Melaka Malay 9 December 1995.[2]
During his administration, there was talk of privatization Malacca Water Corporation (PAM) (nowSyarikat Air Melaka (SAMB)) to Gibca Holdings Sdn. Bhd. and the agreement should be signed in May 1997. However the privatisation was postponed following the death of Mohd Zin on 14 May 1997.[3]
On 11 April 1998, Mohd Zin's name was linked to a fraud case involving the former Malacca State Government Secretary, Abdul Rahman Jamal regarding the Sports Complex project inPaya Rumput worth (RM260 million). Abdul Rahman claimed that he was instructed by the former Chief Minister of Malacca, Mohd Zin Abdul Ghani to write a letter of recommendation for the approval of the Ministry of Finance.[4]
Mohd Zin died on 14 May 1997 in Tawakkal Hospital,Kuala Lumpur, age of 56. He was buried at Kampung Pengkalan Muslim Cemetery near his hometown atAlor Gajah,Melaka. After Zin's death, he was replaced byAbu Zahar Ithnin as a Chief Minister.[5] An by-election was held after his death.[6]
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | N04Kelemak | Mohd Zin Abdul Ghani (UMNO) | 5,477 | 86.09% | Jalil Mohamed Isa (PAS) | 885 | 13.91% | 6,602 | 4,592 | 68.81% | ||
| 1990 | Mohd Zin Abdul Ghani (UMNO) | 6,420 | 87.82% | Abdul Karim Mohamed Said (PAS) | 890 | 12.18% | 7,568 | 5,530 | 75.46% | |||
| 1995 | N03Melekek | Mohd Zin Abdul Ghani (UMNO) | 5,086 | 88.65% | Mohd Yusof Osman (PAS) | 515 | 8.97% | 5,737 | 4,571 | 73.03% | ||
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Member of theOrder of the Defender of the Realm (AMN) (1985)[9] Medal of theOrder of the Defender of the Realm (PPN) (1980)[10]
Malacca
Grand Commander of theExalted Order of Malacca (DGSM) –Datuk Seri (1995)[11] Companion Class I of theExalted Order of Malacca (DMSM) –Datuk (1990)[12]
Sabah
Commander of the Order of Kinabalu (PGDK) –Datuk (1996)[13]  | This article about a Malaysian politician is astub. You can help Wikipedia byexpanding it. |