Syed Lukman Hakim Syed Mohd Zin

Summary

Syed Lukman Hakim Syed Mohd Zin is the BERSATU-PN assemblyman for N19 Chenderoh, Perak, elected in GE15 on 19 November 2022 as the youngest ADUN in the state with a 75-vote majority over the incumbent Barisan Nasional seat. He served as Chief of Armada Bersatu Perak from March 2025 before his party membership was suspended by Bersatu's disciplinary board in May 2026 for alleged breaches of the party constitution; he publicly contested the decision and remains the elected ADUN for Chenderoh. His key legislative focus has been on youth housing affordability, employment, and political representation within the Perak state assembly.

Biography

Syed Lukman Hakim Syed Mohd Zin is the Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) for N19 Chenderoh, Perak, representing Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (BERSATU) under the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition [1]. He was born around 1994 and grew up in Kampung Temong Hulu, Kuala Kangsar, as the second of five siblings; his father worked as a contractor and his mother was a homemaker [1]. He was the youngest ADUN elected in Perak in GE15, contesting at approximately 25 years old [2]. Prior to entering elected office, he worked as a manager at Ikatan Tenaga Desa, a contracting company, from 2017, and as a project manager for Seraya Star Estate Sdn Bhd and Setia Merbau Plantation in forestry-related operations [1]. He won the Chenderoh state seat in the 15th General Election on 19 November 2022 with 5,342 votes and a majority of 75 votes, wresting the seat from Barisan Nasional [3][4]. In March 2025, he was appointed Chief of Armada Bersatu Perak, the party's youth wing at the state level [5]. In May 2026, Bersatu's disciplinary board suspended his party membership for two party election terms after finding he breached the party constitution and code of ethics; he subsequently challenged the decision publicly [6][7]. His stated priorities include youth employment, education, cost of living, and affordable housing for young Perakians [5].

Known for

Syed Lukman Hakim is recognised as the youngest state assemblyman elected in Perak in GE15, winning the previously Barisan Nasional-held seat of Chenderoh by a razor-thin 75-vote majority [4][3]. He was appointed Chief of Armada Bersatu Perak in March 2025, positioning himself as a voice for youth issues in the state legislature, including housing access, employment, and cost of living [5]. In May 2026, he publicly challenged Bersatu's disciplinary board after his party membership was suspended, becoming one of several party leaders to openly question the party's internal governance during an internal leadership dispute [7][6].

Political positions

Syed Lukman Hakim has advocated for improved affordable housing access for young Malaysians in Perak, arguing during a sitting of the Perak State Legislative Assembly that existing state schemes such as Rumah Perakku and Skim Sewa Perak Sejahtera are insufficient and that a dedicated youth housing quota, rent-to-own arrangements, and government-guaranteed bank loans should be introduced [5]. He has emphasised youth development, political education, and entrepreneurship as pillars of his Armada Bersatu Perak leadership agenda, with a focus on digital engagement to connect with younger voters [5]. On party governance, he has publicly expressed the view that Bersatu's top leadership prioritises its own retention of power over party stability, and that the disciplinary process applied to him was not open, fair, or transparent — a position he stated after his membership was suspended in May 2026 [7][5].

Before politics

1. 2014–2017Served as project manager for Seraya Star Estate Sdn Bhd overseeing forestry operations (compartments 70, 71, 73 & 74), and for Setia Merbau Plantation (compartments 11, 57 & 58) from 2018.⛓
2. 2017–presentWorked as manager at Ikatan Tenaga Desa, a contracting company, from 2017.⛓

Political career

1. 19 November 2022Contested and won the N19 Chenderoh state seat in GE15 under the PN-BERSATU banner, becoming the youngest ADUN elected in Perak at approximately 25 years old, with 5,342 votes and a majority of 75 votes over the BN candidate.⛓
2. 5 March 2025Appointed Chief of Armada Bersatu Perak (the party's state youth wing), receiving his letter of appointment from the national Armada chief Muhammad Hilman Idham.⛓
3. April 2025Raised the issue of youth housing access during a sitting of the Perak State Legislative Assembly, calling on the state government to introduce a dedicated youth housing quota, rent-to-own schemes, and government-guaranteed bank loans.⛓
4. 8 May 2026Bersatu's disciplinary board suspended his party membership for two party election terms, finding that he had breached clause 9.1.4 of the party constitution and the code of ethics and conduct. He was among seven leaders suspended in that round of disciplinary action.⛓
5. 10 May 2026Publicly challenged the Bersatu disciplinary board's decision, questioning why he was suspended rather than expelled, and alleging the party's disciplinary process was not open, fair, or transparent.⛓

Election history

• 2022N19 Chenderoh, PerakWon⛓

Perspectives on key issues

• OppositionSyed Lukman Hakim has argued that Bersatu's disciplinary board acted without an open, fair, or transparent process, and that the decision to suspend rather than expel him reflects weakness and disorganisation within the party's leadership.⛓
• GovernmentBersatu's information chief Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz defended the disciplinary board's actions as professional, independent, and fair, stating that those affected were investigated based on complaints supported by photographic evidence, videos, or witness statements, and that offences included openly opposing party decisions and attacking leaders on social media.⛓
• VerifiedFactsSyed Lukman Hakim won N19 Chenderoh in GE15 (19 November 2022) with 5,342 votes and a majority of 75 votes. Bersatu's disciplinary board suspended his party membership for two party election terms effective 8 May 2026 for breaching clause 9.1.4 of the party constitution and its code of ethics. He retains his mandate as the elected ADUN for Chenderoh.⛓

Business interests (publicly reported)

According to Sinar Harian's GE15 candidate profile, Syed Lukman Hakim worked as a manager at Ikatan Tenaga Desa, a contracting company, from 2017, and served as project manager for Seraya Star Estate Sdn Bhd and Setia Merbau Plantation in forestry operations. No further news-reported business interests have been sourced from the allowlist.