Fathul Huzir Ayob

Summary

Fathul Huzir bin Ayob is the sitting Member of Parliament for Gerik (P054), Perak, first elected at GE15 in November 2022 under the Perikatan Nasional banner with BERSATU. A local-born politician from a Felda settler background, he has focused on rural development, environmental concerns related to mining, and resource revenue-sharing for the Hulu Perak region. He was expelled from BERSATU in February 2026 amid the party's internal leadership conflict and subsequently joined the newly formed Parti Wawasan Negara (WAWASAN) in June 2026.

Biography

Fathul Huzir bin Ayob is a Malaysian politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Gerik parliamentary seat (P054), Perak, since November 2022 [1]. He is a native of Gerik and has described himself as the son of a Felda settler and a local-born representative of the constituency [2][3]. He is the son of Ayob Abd Rahman, formerly the Gerik BERSATU Division Chief [4]. He first contested and won the Gerik parliamentary seat at the 15th General Election (GE15) in November 2022, representing Perikatan Nasional (PN) under the BERSATU banner, with 15,105 votes and a majority of 1,377 over his closest rival [5]. He previously served as Division Secretary of BERSATU Gerik, a post from which he resigned in October 2023 in solidarity with the acting Division Chief [6][7]. In February 2026, he was expelled from BERSATU by the party's Disciplinary Board, alongside former deputy president Hamzah Zainudin and other leaders, for breaching Clause 9.1.4 of the party constitution [8][9][10][11]. Following his expulsion, he joined Parti Wawasan Negara (WAWASAN) and was named a committee member at the party's extraordinary general meeting in June 2026 [2][12]. As of the profile date, he continues to serve as the sitting MP for Gerik.

Known for

Fathul Huzir is known as a local-born representative who has consistently advocated for greater federal development allocations and resource revenue-sharing for the Hulu Perak region, which is rich in natural resources including gold, tin, timber, and rare earth elements [13]. He drew national attention in February 2023 when he became emotional while debating the Motion of Thanks on the Royal Address in the Dewan Rakyat, later clarifying he was overcome by concern for the poverty of his constituents rather than any health issue [8]. He was among the BERSATU MPs expelled in February 2026 amid the party's internal leadership conflict, subsequently joining the newly formed Parti Wawasan Negara.

Political positions

On rural development and natural resources, Fathul Huzir has consistently argued that communities in resource-rich areas such as Gerik should receive a greater share of the economic benefits generated by logging, mining, and rare earth extraction in their midst. He suggested that the Ministry of Finance establish a dedicated corporation or foundation to channel development projects in Hulu Perak using local community participation [13][14]. On environmental oversight, he raised concerns in the Dewan Rakyat regarding rare earth element (REE) mining in his constituency, claiming the activity had caused public unease over possible water pollution upstream of Sungai Perak [2][15]. He has also raised the issue of budget constraints at the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) as a contributing factor to the unresolved human-elephant conflict in Gerik [16][17]. On constitutional matters, FMT and Malaysiakini reported that he raised questions in the Dewan Rakyat about whether the Malaysia-US reciprocal trade agreement was consistent with parliamentary oversight obligations under Article 43(3) of the Federal Constitution [18][19].

Political career

1. 19 November 2022Elected as Member of Parliament for Gerik (P054) at GE15 under the Perikatan Nasional/BERSATU ticket, securing 15,105 votes with a majority of 1,377.⛓
2. 20 February 2023Became visibly distressed during his Dewan Rakyat debate on the Motion of Thanks on the Royal Address; later clarified he was overcome by emotion thinking about poverty in Gerik, not suffering any health issue.⛓
3. 6 October 2023Resigned as Division Secretary of BERSATU Gerik in solidarity with the acting Division Chief who had resigned, while affirming he would continue serving as Gerik MP under Perikatan Nasional.⛓
4. 13 February 2026Expelled from BERSATU by the party's Disciplinary Board alongside former deputy president Hamzah Zainudin and other leaders, for breaching Clause 9.1.4 of the party's constitution.⛓
5. 20 June 2026Named as a committee member of Parti Wawasan Negara (WAWASAN) at the party's extraordinary general meeting, joining the faction led by former BERSATU deputy president Hamzah Zainudin.⛓

Election history

• 2022Gerik (P054)Won31.8%⛓

Perspectives on key issues

• VerifiedFactsFathul Huzir won the Gerik (P054) parliamentary seat at GE15 in November 2022 with 15,105 votes (31.8% vote share) and a majority of 1,377 over his nearest rival.⛓
• VerifiedFactsBersatu's Disciplinary Board terminated Fathul Huzir's party membership on 13 February 2026, citing a breach of Clause 9.1.4 of the party constitution. The expulsion was confirmed by Malay Mail, The Star, Bernama, and Free Malaysia Today.⛓
• OppositionAnalysts cited by Free Malaysia Today noted that Fathul Huzir holds Gerik with a narrow 1,377-vote majority and that a united BN-PH front backing UMNO's Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki at the next general election could challenge that margin.⛓
• GovernmentThe Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister told parliament in November 2023 that the REE mining site in Mukim Kenering, Hulu Perak — which Fathul Huzir had flagged in a written question — had recorded no effluence or water outflow and meets safety standards.⛓
• PublicFathul Huzir described himself as 'a small person' and a local-born son of Gerik from a Felda settler family, positioning his local roots as a key distinction in the contest for the seat.⛓