Asrul Aimran Abd Jalil

Summary

Asrul Aimran bin Abd Jalil (born 11 May 1983) is a PAS politician and Member of the Perlis State Legislative Assembly for Kayang, first elected in November 2022 with a majority of 3,261 votes. He served as a Perlis State EXCO member under two portfolios — Housing, Local Government, Human Resource Development and Poverty Eradication (from November 2023), later revised to Housing, Local Government, Information and Digital Affairs (from November 2024) — before losing the EXCO seat following the late-2025 Perlis political crisis that saw Bersatu replace PAS in leading the state government. He is identified with PAS's Islamic governance policies at the state level, including the zero-gaming-outlet agenda, Maghrib prayer trading pauses, and compulsory Jawi signage.

Biography

Asrul Aimran bin Abd Jalil (born 11 May 1983) is a Malaysian politician and member of the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), a component party of Perikatan Nasional (PN). He serves as the Member of the Perlis State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Kayang constituency [1]. He made his electoral debut in the November 2022 state election, winning the Kayang seat with 6,178 votes and a majority of 3,261 over rivals from Barisan Nasional, Pakatan Harapan, and Sabah Heritage Party [1]. Following the election, he was appointed to the Perlis State Executive Council (EXCO). On 16 November 2023, he was assigned the portfolio of Housing, Local Government, Human Resource Development and Poverty Eradication [1]. In a subsequent EXCO reshuffle on 25 November 2024, he retained his EXCO seat and was reassigned to oversee Housing and Local Government, Information and Digital Affairs [2]. He is also identified as Perlis PAS Information Chief [3]. He is the younger brother of Asrul Nizan Abd Jalil, former MLA for Sena who served under the opposing Pakatan Harapan coalition, making them siblings from opposing political camps [1]. In late 2025, when the Perlis state government shifted from PAS to Bersatu leadership following the resignation of Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri, Asrul Aimran was reported as one of two PAS candidates proposed by the party for the Menteri Besar post [4]. As of mid-2026, he remains the sitting Kayang assemblyman and is identified by PAS as its coordinator-nominee for the Bintong constituency [4].

Known for

Asrul Aimran is identified with PAS's socio-religious policy agenda at the state level, having championed the mandatory closure of night market stalls during Maghrib prayer time and the compulsory use of Jawi script on new business signboards in Perlis [5]. As Housing and Local Government committee chairman, he also announced the closure of all licensed gambling outlets in Perlis, achieving the state government's zero-gaming-outlet agenda by March 2024 [6]. He emerged as a figure in the Perlis political crisis of late 2025, being named by PAS as one of two candidates considered for the Menteri Besar post following Mohd Shukri Ramli's resignation [4].

Political positions

Asrul Aimran's public record reflects alignment with PAS's Islamic governance platform. On local government, he directed all Perlis night market traders to halt operations during Maghrib prayer time under the 'Berhenti Dulu Kita Solat' programme effective September 2024, with non-Muslim traders encouraged but not compelled to comply [3]. On commercial licensing, he oversaw the non-renewal of business licences for all gaming outlets in Perlis, resulting in zero licensed gambling premises by March 2024 [4]. On cultural policy, he announced that Jawi script would be compulsory on new signboards in Perlis effective 1 February 2024, framing it as an effort to encourage Jawi learning and usage among youth [6]. On legislative accountability, he was among six PAS assemblymen who issued a joint statement in April 2026 demanding a transparent explanation for the postponement of a scheduled Perlis state assembly sitting, citing concerns over public trust and institutional integrity [6]. He also seconded a motion in the Perlis state assembly condemning Israeli military actions in Gaza in December 2023 [6].

Political career

1. 19 November 2022Made electoral debut contesting the Kayang state seat under Perikatan Nasional (PAS). Won with 6,178 votes and a majority of 3,261 over rivals from BN, PH, and Sabah Heritage Party.⛓
2. 16 November 2023Appointed to the Perlis State Executive Council (EXCO) following a cabinet reshuffle by Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli, assigned the portfolio of Housing, Local Government, Human Resource Development and Poverty Eradication.⛓
3. March 2024As EXCO chairman for Housing and Local Government, announced that Perlis had achieved zero licensed gambling premises following the closure of the last gaming outlet, attributed to the state government's policy of not renewing gaming outlet licences.⛓
4. September 2024Announced the 'Berhenti Dulu Kita Solat' directive requiring all Perlis night market traders to pause operations during Maghrib prayer time, effective 15 September 2024, under a Perlis State Executive Council resolution.⛓
5. 25 November 2024Retained in EXCO following another reshuffle by Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri, with revised portfolio covering Housing and Local Government, Information and Digital Affairs.⛓
6. December 2025Named by PAS as one of two candidates proposed for the Perlis Menteri Besar post following Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli's resignation amid a political crisis involving Bersatu assemblymen withdrawing support.⛓
7. April 2026Co-signed a joint statement by six Perlis PAS assemblymen demanding a transparent explanation for the postponement of the state assembly sitting, raising concerns over public trust and state institutional integrity.⛓
8. June 2026Nominated by Perlis PAS as constituency coordinator for the Bintong state seat — one of three seats left vacant following the termination of PAS members who had withdrawn support from then-Menteri Besar Shukri.⛓

Election history

• 2022Kayang (Perlis State)Won⛓

Perspectives on key issues

• VerifiedFactsAsrul Aimran won the Kayang seat in November 2022 with 6,178 votes and a majority of 3,261, defeating candidates from BN, PH, and Sabah Heritage Party — his first electoral contest.⛓
• VerifiedFactsHe served as Perlis EXCO member under two portfolio assignments (November 2023 and November 2024) before losing the executive council position following the Perlis political realignment in late 2025 when Bersatu assumed state leadership.⛓
• GovernmentThe Perlis PAS bloc, of which Asrul Aimran is a member, expressed appreciation to the Bersatu-led state government in June 2026 after three PAS representatives were appointed as constituency coordinators for seats vacated by expelled PAS members, saying the appointments would strengthen ties between leadership and the people.⛓
• OppositionAs part of the PAS opposition bloc in the Perlis assembly, Asrul Aimran co-signed a statement in April 2026 expressing serious concern over the postponement of the state assembly sitting without prior discussion with assemblymen, questioning the transparency of the new Bersatu-led state administration.⛓
• PublicMalaysiakini reported that the Perlis night market Maghrib prayer directive — announced by Asrul Aimran — applied to all traders including non-Muslims, who were encouraged but not prevented from continuing business during the prayer period, a policy that drew national media attention.⛓