Biography
Khairul Firdaus bin Akbar Khan is a Malaysian politician who has served as Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture since December 2022 and as Member of Parliament for Batu Sapi since November 2022. He graduated from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Commerce and previously held roles in UMNO Sabah and BERSATU Sabah.
Constituencies (1)
Electoral track record
| Year | Party | Votes | % | Majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-PRN6 | UMNO | 6,747 | — | — | Lost |
| 2022 | PKR | 5,004 | — | — | Lost |
| 2022 | PPBM | 12,152 | 44.95% | — | Won |
| 2018 | PFP | 636 | — | — | Lost |
| 2018 |
Parliamentary activity
From 249 Dewan Rakyat sittings- 3 Mar 2026· Sitting 20Absent
- 2 Mar 2026· Sitting 19
Connections (358)
News sentiment over time
71 mentions across 11 months
News mentions
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Malaysia’s AI boom has a hidden cost: Water — Mohd Firdaus Abdullah
Malaysia’s AI boom strains water resources, especially in Johor Bahru and Kulai, prompting calls for sustainable data‑centre practices.
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