Mukhriz Mahathir 
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| Yang Berhormat Dato' Mukhriz bin Tun Mahathir | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office March 8, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Abdul Rahman bin Ariffin |
| Majority | 2,205 |
UMNO Youth EXCO
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2004 | |
| Political party |  United Malays National Organization part of Barisan Nasional
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| Occupation | Member of Parliament, Businessman
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| Religion | Islam |
| Spouse | Datin Norzietah Zakaria |
| Children | 3 |
Mukhriz bin Tun Mahathir (born 1964) is the third son and fifth child of former Prime Minister of Malaysia Mahathir Mohamad and Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah. He held various posts of several business firms, which include Opcom Holdings[1][1], Kosmo Tech[1] as well as the Malaysian Franchise Association.[1] He is also the executive director of Perdana Peace Global Organisation.[1]
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2. In 2004, he won the election of the Umno Youth exco by garnering the highest number of votes[1][1] and was subsequently appointed to the post. He was also seen as a potential candidate for being the deputy chief of UMNO Youth's wing, but he later withdrew.[1] Mukhriz's older brother, Mokhzani, had also played an active role in UMNO's politics.
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3. Mukhriz was noted for his continuous efforts in speaking for his father in the events of the rift between Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi and his father.[1][1] In 2006, Mukhriz won the election of UMNO's Kubang Pasu division, coming in fifth. Mukhriz defended his father, who had lost in the same election he took part, by saying that there is a plan to topple him.[1] Mukhriz drew flak from sections of UMNO after he commented on Prime Minister Abdullah's speech that he was a "little bit" disappointed and that it offered nothing new. [1]He later apologised for his remarks.[1]
| Dato' Mukhriz mengenai Sessi Pertama Parlimennya (in Malay) (Video credit: dmmmo) |
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4. In the 2008 Malaysian general election, Mukhriz won the Jerlun Parliament Seat (P005).[1][1]Before this, he offered himself to contest in Langkawi Parliament Seat but was rejected by 85 out of 91 UMNO branches in Langkawi[1]. However, many Langkawi leaders backed him later. The Jerlun UMNO division welcomed Mukhriz to contest in their Parliament seat and promised to give him full support in the election. [1]
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5. Mukhriz is married to Datin Norzietah Zakaria,[1] and has three children.[1] He is currently serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Malaysian cancer vaccine company, Bioven. [1]
