Amir Syafiq Ameer Soekre

Summary

Amir Syafiq Ameer Soekre, 40, is the secretary of PSM's Johor chapter and the party's sole candidate in the 2026 Johor state election, contesting the N48 Skudai seat in a four-cornered race. A sales and marketing executive and Teesside University graduate with approximately a decade of labour rights advocacy in Johor, he is contesting on a platform of workers' welfare, housing, and urban infrastructure. The Skudai seat was previously held by DAP's Marina Ibrahim, who won with a 13,943-vote majority in 2022 before retiring from politics.

Biography

Amir Syafiq Ameer Soekre is a Malaysian labour rights advocate and sales and marketing executive who serves as the secretary of the Johor state chapter of Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) [1]. Born around 1986, he is 40 years old as of the 2026 Johor state election [1]. He holds a Bachelor's degree in International Business Management from Teesside University in the United Kingdom [2]. He has been active in labour rights advocacy under PSM for approximately 10 years, with a focus on workers' issues in Johor [1]. In June 2026, PSM named him as its sole candidate for the 16th Johor State Legislative Assembly election, contesting the N48 Skudai state seat — a four-cornered contest against candidates from Barisan Nasional (MCA), Pakatan Harapan (DAP), and Bersama [3]. PSM described Skudai as a strategic urban constituency where the party could advance working-class and housing issues [1]. The Skudai seat was previously held by DAP's Marina Ibrahim, who won in 2022 with 26,359 votes and a 13,943-vote majority before announcing her retirement from politics [4]. Johor polling day is scheduled for 11 July 2026, with nomination day on 27 June 2026 [1]. NOTE: The requesting brief lists his party as 'BEBAS' (Independent); however, all credible allowlist sources consistently identify Amir Syafiq as a PSM candidate. This profile uses PSM, which is the party designation confirmed by Bernama, FMT, Malaysiakini, NST, Berita Harian, Harian Metro, Utusan Malaysia, and Sinar Daily.

Known for

Amir Syafiq Ameer Soekre is known as PSM's Johor state chapter secretary and its sole candidate in the 2026 Johor state election, fielded specifically to advance working-class and urban community issues at the Skudai seat [1]. He has spent approximately a decade in grassroots labour rights advocacy in Johor under PSM, positioning his 2026 campaign around traffic congestion, housing affordability, and the welfare of workers and marginalised communities [1].

Political positions

Amir Syafiq has articulated a platform centred on addressing local urban concerns in Skudai, including traffic congestion, housing access, and the welfare of workers and marginalised communities [1]. His advocacy background under PSM — a party with an explicit working-class and socialist orientation — situates him within a tradition of labour rights and community representation. PSM deputy chairman S. Arutchelvan stated that Skudai was selected because it is an urban constituency facing multiple issues affecting workers and housing, consistent with PSM's broader agenda of amplifying community voices [5]. No further parliamentary or legislative voting record is available, as Amir Syafiq is a first-time state election candidate.

Education

1. Pre-2010 (approximate)Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in International Business Management from Teesside University, United Kingdom.⛓

Before politics

1. Approximately 15 years prior to 2026Began a career in sales and marketing, accumulating approximately 15 years of professional experience in that field.⛓

Political career

1. Approximately 2016 (circa 10 years before 2026)Became active in labour rights advocacy under Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM), focusing on workers' issues in Johor.⛓
2. Pre-2026Appointed as Secretary of the PSM Johor state chapter.⛓
3. 25 June 2026Named by PSM as its sole candidate for the 16th Johor state election, contesting the N48 Skudai state seat. The appointment letter was presented by PSM deputy chairman S. Arutchelvan at a ceremony in Johor Bahru.⛓
4. 27 June 2026Officially nominated as a candidate for the N48 Skudai seat on nomination day for the 16th Johor state election, in a four-cornered contest against BN, PH, and Bersama candidates.⛓

Election history

• 2026N48 Skudai (Johor State Legislative Assembly)Lost⛓

Perspectives on key issues

• GovernmentNo statement from the incumbent Johor state government regarding Amir Syafiq specifically was found in allowlist sources.⛓
• OppositionPSM deputy chairman S. Arutchelvan stated that Skudai was chosen as a strategic urban seat where PSM could best advance its working-class agenda, describing the constituency as one facing multiple issues involving workers and housing.⛓
• VerifiedFactsAmir Syafiq is PSM's sole candidate in the 2026 Johor state election. The previous Skudai incumbent, DAP's Marina Ibrahim, won in 2022 with 26,359 votes and a 13,943-vote majority. Polling day is 11 July 2026. NOTE: The user's brief listed Amir Syafiq's party as 'BEBAS' (Independent), but all credible allowlist sources — including Bernama, FMT, Malaysiakini, NST, Berita Harian, Harian Metro, Utusan Malaysia, and Sinar Daily — consistently identify him as a PSM candidate. This profile reflects the sourced information.⛓