Mohd Husaimi Hussin

Summary

Mohd Husaimi bin Hussin is a BERSATU politician who has represented the Hulu Besut state constituency (N4) in the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly since winning the 12 August 2023 state election with 2,980 votes in a three-cornered fight [1]. He also serves as Deputy Member of the Terengganu State Executive Council (EXCO) under Menteri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, holding a portfolio associated with digital economy and new income [2]. He is one of five BERSATU assemblymen in Terengganu operating within a PN coalition that holds all 32 state seats [2].

Biography

Mohd Husaimi bin Hussin is a Malaysian politician and member of the Malaysian United Indigenous Party (BERSATU), a component of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition [2]. He has served as the Member of the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Hulu Besut constituency (N4) since August 2023, following his victory in the 2023 Terengganu state election [3]. In that election, held on 12 August 2023, Husaimi secured 2,980 votes in a three-cornered contest against Datuk Nawi Mohamad of BN-UMNO (1,886 votes) and independent candidate Dr Che Harun Kamariah Abdullah (55 votes), winning with a majority of 1,094 votes [4]. Alongside his role as assemblyman, he serves as Deputy Member of the Terengganu State Executive Council (EXCO) under Menteri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar and EXCO Member Mohd Nurkhuzaini Ab Rahman [2]. Sinar Harian reported his portfolio as Deputy EXCO for Digital Economy, New Income, and related trade and industry matters [5]. Prior to his 2023 election win, Husaimi was active in BERSATU party structures, previously serving as the Besut division chief; in 2024 he stepped aside from the division chief post to contest a seat on the party's Supreme Council (MPT) [5]. His constituency of Hulu Besut is located in the Besut district, in northern Terengganu bordering Kelantan. BERSATU holds five of the 32 state seats in Terengganu within the PN coalition, with PAS holding the remaining 27 [2].

Known for

Husaimi is known as BERSATU's representative in the Terengganu state government, serving as both Hulu Besut assemblyman and Deputy EXCO for Digital Economy and related portfolios within a PN-dominated assembly [2]. He unseated a long-serving BN-UMNO incumbent in the 2023 state election, ending four consecutive terms of BN representation at Hulu Besut [6]. He has also been active in BERSATU party elections, previously holding the Besut division chief position before stepping aside to contest the party's Supreme Council [5].

Political positions

Husaimi has raised questions in the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly on matters pertaining to his constituency and Besut district, including tourism development and the implementation of syariah-friendly tourism at local attractions such as La Hot Spring in Jertih [5]. He also questioned the Terengganu EXCO on passenger figures and the prospect of international flights at Sultan Mahmud Airport, signalling an interest in regional connectivity and economic development [5]. In his constituency approach, Sinar Harian reported that he emphasises cleanliness as a core principle [5]. His role as Deputy EXCO for Digital Economy and New Income situates him within the state government's efforts to diversify Terengganu's economic base. No publicly reported positions on federal legislative matters were found in the reviewed sources, as he serves at the state level.

Political career

1. January 2020Mohd Husaimi Hussin, as incumbent Besut BERSATU division chief, faced a two-cornered contest for the division chief post during BERSATU Terengganu party elections.⛓
2. 27 July 2023Announced as the BERSATU-PN candidate for N4 Hulu Besut in the 2023 Terengganu state election.⛓
3. 29 July 2023Nomination confirmed; Hulu Besut became one of two three-cornered contests in Terengganu, with Husaimi (PN-Bersatu) facing Datuk Nawi Mohamad (BN-UMNO) and independent Dr Cikgu Che Harun Kamariah.⛓
4. 12 August 2023Won the Hulu Besut state seat with 2,980 votes (majority 1,094), defeating Datuk Nawi Mohamad (BN-UMNO, 1,886 votes) and an independent candidate (55 votes).⛓
5. 15 August 2023Sworn in as Member of the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly for Hulu Besut and as Deputy Member of the Terengganu State Executive Council (EXCO).⛓
6. March 2024Attended a visit to the former commune of Ayah Pin in Kampung Batu 13, Hulu Besut, as part of state government efforts to guide former followers of the outlawed Sky Kingdom sect.⛓
7. November 2024Stepped aside as Besut BERSATU division chief incumbent to allow Wan Mohd Ariff to take the post uncontested, citing his intention to focus on contesting a position in the party's Supreme Council (MPT).⛓

Election history

• 2023Hulu Besut (N4), TerengganuWon60.6%⛓

Perspectives on key issues

• VerifiedFactsMohd Husaimi Hussin won the Hulu Besut seat with 2,980 votes on 12 August 2023, defeating a four-term BN-UMNO incumbent in a three-cornered contest (majority: 1,094 votes).⛓
• VerifiedFactsBERSATU holds five of 32 Terengganu state seats within the PN coalition following the 2023 election, with PAS holding the remaining 27 seats.⛓
• GovernmentThe Terengganu Menteri Besar confirmed in June 2026 that the EXCO line-up, including the Bersatu representative, would not change amid the PAS-Bersatu rift at the national level.⛓