Normala Abdul Samad
Malaysian politician
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Normala binti Abdul Samad is a Malaysian politician. She is a member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), a major component of the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition. Normala was the former one-term Member of Parliament (2013-2018) for the Pasir Gudang constituency in the State of Johor.
(BN–UMNO)
(PH–PKR)
Normala Abdul Samad | |
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| نورملاء عبدالصمد | |
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| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Pasir Gudang | |
| In office 5 May 2013 – 9 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Mohamed Khaled Nordin (BN–UMNO) |
| Succeeded by | Hassan Abdul Karim (PH–PKR) |
| Majority | 935 (2013) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 February 1961 |
| Citizenship | Malaysian |
| Party | United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) |
Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) Perikatan Nasional (PN) Muafakat Nasional (MN) |
Education background
Normala has a Diploma in Personnel Management (MIPM), Certificate in Training & Development, Certificate in Safety & Health Management (NIOSH), Professional Diploma in Safety & Health Management (consist), Bachelor of Business Management, Paramaount University of Technology[1] and Master of Business Administration, Nottingham University.[2]
Koperasi Seri Cempaka Pasir Gudang Bhd
Normala is the founder and current Chairman of Koperasi Seri Cempaka Pasir Gudang Bhd, which is a co-operation run by local women in Pasir Gudang. The main business run by these women are sewing, producing memorabilia, wedding apparel, cooking classes and catering.[3]
Political affiliation
Normala is an UMNO Johor member. She was chosen by Barisan Nasional to contest in Pasir Gudang in the 13th Malaysian General Election.[4]
Election results
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | P159 Pasir Gudang | Normala Abdul Samad (UMNO) | 43,834 | 50.54% | Ahmad Faidhi Saidi (PKR) | 42,899 | 49.46% | 88,550 | 935 | 87.64% | ||
Honours
Malaysia
Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (AMN) (2012)
Pahang
Knight Companion of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (DIMP) – Dato' (2015)
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