Biography
Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar is a Malaysian politician, aerospace engineer, and lecturer who has served as the 15th Menteri Besar of Terengganu since May 2018, Member of Parliament for Kemaman since December 2023, and Leader of the Opposition since May 2026. He is a member of the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition.
Constituencies (2)
Electoral track record
| Year | Party | Votes | % | Majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | PAS | 64,998 | 70.06% | — | Won |
| 2023 | PAS | 20,927 | 85.18% | — | Won |
| 2020 | PN ( PAS ) | — | — | — | Won |
Parliamentary activity
From 249 Dewan Rakyat sittings- 3 Mar 2026· Sitting 20Present
- 2 Mar 2026· Sitting 19
Connections (337)
News sentiment over time
247 mentions across 4 months
News mentions
BN-PN menang bergaya, namun timbul ketakpastian
BN merampas Negeri Sembilan selepas lapan tahun di bawah PH, namun bersandarkan bantuan PN; perikatan BN-PN dijadualkan meneruskan pakatan pada PRN Melaka.
Why you’re seeing this: Mentions Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar
Commanding win for BN-PN alliance in inaugural polls, but uncertainty looms
BN-PN alliance regained control of Negeri Sembilan after eight years of PH rule, with BN winning 18 seats and PN seven, forming a stable two-thirds majority. The alliance consolidated Malay support but faces uncertainty due to fragile ties and grassroots protests.
Why you’re seeing this: Mentions Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar