Muhammad Faezuddin Mohd Puad

Summary

Muhammad Faezuddin Mohd Puad is a PKR politician and Chief of Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) Johor, as well as PKR Pulai Branch Chief for 2025–2028. He was named Pakatan Harapan's candidate for the N47 Kempas state seat in the 2026 Johor state election, with polling on 11 July 2026, contesting against incumbent BN-UMNO assemblyman Datuk Ramlee Bohani and Bersama's Salamahafifi Mohd Yusnaieny. He has been an active PKR spokesperson on Johor state politics, coalition stability, and internal party affairs.

Biography

Muhammad Faezuddin Mohd Puad is a Johor-based politician and member of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR). He currently serves as Chief of Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) Johor — the PKR youth wing for the state — having been appointed to that role in August 2025 by the AMK central leadership [1]. Prior to that appointment, he held the position of Vice-Chief of AMK Johor [2]. In April 2025, he was elected PKR Pulai Branch Chief for the 2025–2028 term, securing 471 votes against his challenger's 112 in the party's internal election [1]. He has been a visible spokesperson on Johor PKR affairs, commenting on matters including coalition seat allocation, party leadership elections, and the stability of the Madani government [3][1][2]. In June 2026, he was named by Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as the coalition's candidate for the N47 Kempas state seat in the 2026 Johor state election, with polling day set for 11 July 2026 [4][5]. The seat, which falls within the Johor Bahru district, is a majority-Malay, semi-urban constituency currently held by BN-UMNO's Datuk Ramlee Bohani, who won in 2022 with a 3,514-vote majority [2]. Faezuddin's personal background, educational qualifications, and pre-political career have not been reported by any outlet on the allowlist and are not included here.

Known for

Faezuddin is known primarily as a PKR youth movement leader in Johor, rising from AMK Johor Vice-Chief to AMK Johor Chief by August 2025 [1]. He has been a regular PKR voice on state-level political issues, including PKR's electoral strategy in Johor and party leadership contests at the national level [2][3]. His selection as PH's candidate for the semi-urban Kempas seat in the 2026 Johor state election marks his first attempt at state legislative office [4].

Political positions

Based on publicly reported statements, Faezuddin has consistently positioned himself as a supporter of the Madani government under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and of Pakatan Harapan's coalition-building approach in Johor. He called for unity within the Unity Government, arguing in December 2025 that repeated threats by certain UMNO figures to leave the coalition were destabilising and not representative of the majority of UMNO leadership [1]. In August 2025, he defended PKR Johor's early seat-targeting strategy ahead of the state election, framing it as prudent planning aimed at ensuring political stability and long-term benefit for ordinary voters [2]. In May 2025, he publicly backed a proposal for Nurul Izzah Anwar to contest the PKR deputy presidency, citing the importance of competitive internal party elections and women's empowerment within PKR's leadership [3]. He has also emphasised party discipline and grassroots engagement, warning against public attacks on party candidates during internal elections [6].

Political career

1. Before August 2025Served as Vice-Chief of Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) Johor, the PKR youth wing for the state.⛓
2. April 2025Elected PKR Pulai Branch Chief for the 2025–2028 term, winning 471 votes against his challenger's 112 votes in the party's internal election.⛓
3. August 2025Appointed Chief of Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) Johor by the AMK central leadership, taking over from his previous role as Vice-Chief.⛓
4. June 2026Named by PH chairman Anwar Ibrahim as Pakatan Harapan's candidate for the N47 Kempas state seat in the 2026 Johor state election (polling day 11 July 2026).⛓

Election history

• 2026Kempas (N47), JohorPending⛓

Perspectives on key issues

• GovernmentFaezuddin is aligned with the Pakatan Harapan-led federal Madani government and has spoken in support of coalition stability, defending the Unity Government against calls by certain UMNO leaders to withdraw from it.⛓
• OppositionKempas incumbent Datuk Ramlee Bohani (BN-UMNO) won the seat in 2022 with 11,919 votes and a 3,514-vote majority, and is contesting again in 2026 as the BN candidate against Faezuddin.⛓
• ExpertThe Star reported that Kempas is among the seats in Johor where Bersama — the new party led by former PKR figures Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi — is expected to face PKR candidates, potentially splitting the anti-BN vote in the three-cornered contest.⛓
• VerifiedFactsKempas (N47) has 64,244 registered voters for the 2026 election. The 2022 winner was Datuk Ramlee Bohani (BN-UMNO) with 11,919 votes and a 3,514-vote majority. Polling day for the 2026 Johor state election is 11 July 2026.⛓