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Rais Yasin

Party
UMNO · United Malays National Organisation
Coalition
BN
Constituency
Paya Rumput
State
Melaka
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Why this matters to you

As Melaka's Senior EXCO for Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management, Rais Yasin oversees decisions that directly affect Melaka residents' daily lives — including flood mitigation works, housing approvals, local council services, and disaster preparedness (Source: bernama.com/en/news.php?id=2367890; malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2023/04/05). His push for a Waste-to-Energy plant and green energy adoption has direct implications for Melaka's waste management and environmental quality (Source: bernama.com/en/news.php?id=2314924; sinardaily.my/article/210644). As the Paya Rumput assemblyman, he is also the primary constituency representative for residents across Hujong Padang, Kerubong, Pantai Cheng, Cheng Perdana, Cheng and Tanjung Minyak (Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paya_Rumput_(state_constituency)).

Summary

Datuk Rais bin Yasin (born 7 September 1984) is the UMNO assemblyman for Paya Rumput in Melaka and has served as Senior Member of the Melaka State Executive Council since April 2023, holding the Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management portfolio under Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh. He has also served as Tangga Batu UMNO Division Chief and Melaka UMNO Deputy Chairman since March 2023. His state role makes him a key decision-maker on housing, flood management, local government services and environmental policy for Melaka's residents.

Biography

Datuk Rais bin Yasin (born 7 September 1984 in Melaka) is a Malaysian politician and member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), a component party of the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition [1]. He has served as the Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Paya Rumput constituency since November 2021, when he won the seat in a five-cornered contest at the 15th Melaka State Election [2]. Upon BN's return to government after the 2021 election, Rais was appointed to the Melaka State Executive Council (EXCO) under then-Chief Minister Sulaiman Md Ali [1]. Following a change in state leadership, he was elevated to Senior EXCO member under Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh from April 2023, taking charge of the Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management portfolio [3]. In March 2023, Rais won the Tangga Batu UMNO Division Chief election, defeating incumbent Datuk Seri Mohamad Ali Mohamad by four votes, and was subsequently confirmed in that position by UMNO president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi [4]. He also serves as the State Deputy Chairman of UMNO Melaka [1]. In his EXCO role, Rais has been active on issues including flood preparedness, solid waste management, climate change mitigation, and local government affairs across Melaka [5].

Known for

Rais Yasin is principally known as the Paya Rumput assemblyman and Melaka's Senior State EXCO for Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management [3]. He gained attention within UMNO for defeating a long-serving incumbent to become Tangga Batu Division Chief in 2023 [4]. He is also publicly associated with Melaka's flood preparedness efforts and green energy initiatives at the state level [5].

Political positions

As Senior EXCO for Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management, Rais Yasin has publicly aligned with federal green energy initiatives, including support for the Net Energy Metering (NEM) programme and encouraging homeowners to adopt solar energy [6]. He has prioritised flood-risk management in Melaka through a special inter-agency committee coordinating the Department of Irrigation and Drainage, the Public Works Department, district offices and local authorities [5]. He has also advocated for the expedited construction of a Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant in Sungai Udang to extend the lifespan of Melaka's landfill [5]. On local governance, Rais has called for local authorities to observe safety standards in playground development and public infrastructure [5]. His UMNO party positioning reflects standard BN coalition stances on Malay political representation within Barisan Nasional.

References

  1. [1]en.wikipedia.org
  2. [2]api.nst.com.my
  3. [3]malaymail.com
  4. [4]thestar.com.my
  5. [5]bernama.com
  6. [6]sinardaily.my

Political career

  1. November 2021Elected as Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Paya Rumput in the 15th Melaka State Election, defeating four other candidates under the BN banner.⛓
  2. November 2021Appointed as Member of the Melaka State Executive Council (EXCO) under Chief Minister Sulaiman Md Ali following BN's election victory.⛓
  3. March 2023Defeated incumbent Datuk Seri Mohamad Ali Mohamad by four votes (282 to 278) to become Tangga Batu UMNO Division Chief; confirmed in the position by UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.⛓
  4. March 2023Appointed State Deputy Chairman of UMNO Melaka.⛓
  5. April 2023Elevated to Senior EXCO member under newly appointed Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh, retaining the Housing, Local Government, Climate Change and Disaster Management portfolio.⛓

Election history

  • 2021N13 Paya Rumput (Melaka State)Won39.7%⛓

Stance evolution

Public statements grouped chronologically. The party tag shows which party the politician was contesting under at that point.

  1. 2026UMNO
    • All local councils have been ordered to step up and be fully prepared for the surge in visitors, especially in tourist hotspots and public areas.

      Rais Yasin speaking to reporters about preparations for Aidiladha and school holiday visitor influx into Melaka. · Source

  2. 2025UMNO
    • We will look at it from all angles, including (e-cigarette and vape) entrepreneurs, and we want a win-win situation.

      Rais Yasin commenting on a proposal to ban vape sales in Melaka, speaking to reporters at a World Tuberculosis Day event. · Source

  3. 2023UMNO
    • This is a form of defamation designed to ruin my political career.

      Rais Yasin responding to social media allegations of an obscene phone call during a working visit in Bachang, Melaka. · Source

Perspectives on key issues

  • GovernmentUMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi publicly confirmed Rais Yasin's position as Tangga Batu UMNO Division Chief after a disputed election, validating his standing within the party hierarchy.⛓
  • OppositionPKR's Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Md Akin, the PH state chief, lost to Rais in the Paya Rumput seat in the 2021 Melaka election, reflecting the seat's competitiveness in that cycle.⛓
  • PublicThe NGO group Architects of Diversity Malaysia (AOD Malaysia) flagged Rais Yasin's social media activity during the 2021 election campaign as an instance of race and religion framing, citing a reshared TikTok video.⛓
  • VerifiedFactsIn the 2021 Melaka state election at N13 Paya Rumput, Rais Yasin received 6,830 votes — the highest among five candidates — in a five-cornered contest. His majority over the second-place PKR candidate was 629 votes.⛓

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