Biography
Zairil Khir Johari is a Malaysian politician who has served as a Member of the Penang State Executive Council since 2023 and as a Member of the Penang State Legislative Assembly for Tanjong Bunga since 2018. He previously served as Member of Parliament for Bukit Bendera from 2013 to 2018 and held various leadership roles in the Democratic Action Party, including Assistant National Publicity Secretary and State Vice Chairman of Penang.
Constituencies (1)
Electoral track record
| Year | Party | Votes | % | Majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-PRN6 | DAP | 13,257 | — | — | Won |
| 2023 | PH | 13,257 | 72.82% | — | Won |
| 2018 | PH | 13,245 | 76.37% | — | Won |
| 2015 | PH ( DAP ) | — | — | — | Won |
| 2013 | DAP | 45,591 | 78.06% | — | Won |
| 1978 | UMNO | 17,761 | — | — | Won |
| 1964 | UMNO | 16,042 | — | — | Won |
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Perak-Penang water deal cheaper than large-scale seawater desalination, says state exco - Malay Mail
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Perak-Penang water deal cheaper than large-scale seawater desalination, says state exco
Penang state exco Zairil Khir Johari stated that the Perak-Penang water project is more economical than large-scale seawater desalination…
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Damaged concrete pipe behind Bayan Baru sinkhole, road closed for repairs until Nov 7, says Penang exco
A sinkhole in Bayan Baru caused by a damaged concrete pipe is under repair, with works expected to finish by November 7, according to…
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Large hole opens on road in Penang, forcing traffic closure
A large hole opened on a road in Penang due to a suspected burst underground sewage pipe, prompting traffic closure and safety checks by…
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Large hole opens on road in Penang, forcing traffic closure - Free Malaysia Today
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