Manndzri Nasib

Summary

Manndzri bin Nasib (born 1980) is the UMNO-BN Member of Parliament for Tenggara, Johor, elected in GE15 in November 2022 with a majority of 2,991 votes. A FELDA-raised marketing graduate, he previously worked in the private sector before entering politics, and since February 2024 has served as Chairman of RISDA, the federal body overseeing rubber smallholder development. He has been active in the Dewan Rakyat on issues including rural development, housing, national security, and environmental management.

Biography

Manndzri bin Nasib (born 1980) is a Malaysian politician and Member of Parliament (MP) for Tenggara (P155, Johor), representing the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) under the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition [1]. He has held the Tenggara parliamentary seat since November 2022, when he was first elected in the 15th General Election (GE15) [1]. Born and raised in Johor within a FELDA settlement, Manndzri attended SK Felda Pengeli Timur and SMK Bandar Tenggara in Kulai before pursuing tertiary education at Universiti Sains Malaysia in Penang, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in management with a concentration in marketing [1]. Prior to entering politics, he worked as a marketing executive at Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort and Air Pegasus LLC in Pasir Gudang [1]. He received recognition as a youth leader, having won the Tokoh Belia Negara (National Youth Icon) award in 2013 and the Mercu Wangsa Felda Award in 2018 [2]. Within UMNO, Manndzri currently serves as Deputy Division Chief of UMNO Tenggara [1]. In Parliament, he is listed as YB Tuan Haji Manndzri bin Haji Nasib for constituency P155 Tenggara under BN [3]. On 1 February 2024, he was elected as Chairman of the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA), succeeding Noraini Ahmad in the role [1]. In this capacity, he has focused on improving information delivery systems to rubber smallholders and increasing smallholder incomes nationwide [4]. He has been active in the Dewan Rakyat, raising questions on issues ranging from housing for armed forces families and sick housing projects to human-elephant conflict management in Johor and ASEAN foreign policy [5].

Known for

Manndzri Nasib is known as the first-term MP for the traditionally UMNO-held Tenggara seat in Johor, having won GE15 in 2022 as a new face succeeding former Health Minister Adham Baba [1]. He is recognised as Chairman of RISDA since February 2024, placing him at the centre of rubber smallholder development policy in Malaysia [1]. He has also raised parliamentary questions on national security themes, including cyber warfare and defence infrastructure [6].

Political positions

Manndzri's parliamentary record indicates an interest in rural and agricultural development, consistent with his RISDA chairmanship and his constituency's FELDA-linked demographic base. He has raised questions in the Dewan Rakyat on government assistance to buyers of 'sick' housing projects and the status of armed forces family housing (RKAT) [4]. On defence matters, Malaysiakini reported in December 2024 that Manndzri described cyber warfare as a cross-border issue posing risks to national security, and he suggested the establishment of a defence digital mechanism [6]. On foreign affairs, he has questioned the government on Malaysia's foreign policy achievements during its ASEAN chairmanship and on ASEAN intra-regional trade strengthening [4]. On environmental matters, he raised questions in the Dewan Rakyat on the effectiveness of the Elephant Conservation Fund and community-based human-elephant conflict programmes in Johor [4]. His RISDA role focuses on improving rubber smallholder income, with stated initiatives on outreach programmes and optimal farm maintenance [4].

Education

1. Early 1990sAttended SK Felda Pengeli Timur and later SMK Bandar Tenggara in Kulai, Johor, having been born and raised in a FELDA settlement.⛓
2. Late 1990s–Early 2000sGraduated from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in Penang with a bachelor's degree in management, concentrating in marketing.⛓

Before politics

1. Early 2000sWorked as a marketing executive at Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort and Air Pegasus LLC in Pasir Gudang, Johor, before entering politics.⛓

Political career

1. November 2022Elected as Member of Parliament for Tenggara (P155), Johor, in the 15th General Election (GE15) under BN-UMNO, defeating three other candidates with a majority of 2,991 votes.⛓
2. 1 February 2024Elected as Chairman of the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA), succeeding Noraini Ahmad in the post.⛓

Election history

• 2022Tenggara (P155)Won31.5%⛓

Perspectives on key issues

• GovernmentFormer Tenggara MP and Johor UMNO Information Chief Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba described Manndzri as having 'the potential and shown leadership qualities' as a candidate for the Tenggara seat, citing his national and ASEAN youth awards in 2013 as evidence of his suitability for the parliamentary role.⛓
• VerifiedFactsElection results from The Star GE15 data confirm Manndzri Nasib (BN-UMNO) won the Tenggara seat with 21,185 votes (31.5%), a majority of 2,991 over the nearest PN-PAS candidate (18,194 votes, 27.0%), in a four-cornered contest with a voter turnout of 67,294 registered voters.⛓
• VerifiedFactsThe Parliament of Malaysia's official members list confirms YB Tuan Haji Manndzri bin Haji Nasib holds the BN seat for P155 Tenggara as at June 2026.⛓