Ahmad Lebai Sudin

Dato' Haji Ahmad bin Lebai Sudin (born 11 November 1958) is a Malaysian politician who has served as the Bukit Lada (N9) assemblyman in the Kedah State Legislative Assembly.^[1] Ahmad is a member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) in Malaysia's ruling Barisan Nasional coalition.^[2] He holds degree with Honors in Sociology and Anthropology from University Malaya (class of 1982).^[3] Immediately after attending UM, Ahmad went to Malaysia National Institute of Public Administration (INTAN) and received his Diploma in Public Management (class of 1983). He has been praised for improving the quality of agriculture in Bukit Lada especially during his tenure as Exco Kedah in 1999.^[4][5][6]

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Lebai Sudin is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Ahmad. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.

Yang Berbahagia Dato' Haji Ahmad bin Lebai Sudin DSDK JP
أحمد لباي سودين‎
Member of the Kedah State Legislative Assembly for Bukit Lada
In office 5 May 2013 – 9 May 2018
Preceded by	Ahmad Izzat bin Mohamad Shauki
Majority	1,324
In office 25 April 1995 – 29 November 1999
Preceded by	New constituency
Succeeded by	Sheikh Ismail Kamis
Majority	1,988
Personal details
Born	Ahmad bin Lebai Sudin (1958-11-11) 11 November 1958 (age 66) Kampung Panchor, Pokok Sena, Kedah, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia)
Citizenship	Malaysian
Political party	United Malays National Organisation (UMNO)
Other political affiliations	Barisan Nasional (BN) Perikatan Nasional (PN) Muafakat Nasional (MN)
Alma mater	University of Malaya
Occupation	Politician
Website	Facebook

Early life

Ahmad hails from Kampung Panchor, Pokok Sena, Kedah, Malaysia. He is the son of Hajah Yah binti Lebai Dahaman and Lebai Sudin bin Lebai Ahmad. His father found Kampong Panchor during the Japan invasion in Tanah Melayu. Both of his parents are from the local ulama's lineage, thus the name Lebai.

Political Achievements

• ADUN Kawasan Bukit Lada (1995-1999, 2013–present)
• Ketua UMNO Bahagian Pokok Sena (1998 - 2013)^[7]
• Ketua Pemuda UMNO Cawangan Kg Panchor, Pokok Sena, Bahagian Padang Terap (1983 – 1990)
• Jawatankuasa Pergerakan Pemuda UMNO Bahagian Padang Terap (1986)
• Jawatankuasa UMNO Bahagian Padang Terap (1990)
• Ketua Pergerakan Pemuda UMNO Bahagian Padang Terap (1993)
• Ketua Pergerakan Pemuda UMNO Bahagian Pokok Sena (1994)
• Naib Ketua Pergerakan Pemuda UMNO Negeri Kedah (1993 – 1994)
• Ketua Pergerakan Pemuda UMNO Negeri Kedah (1994 – 1996)
• EXCO Pergerakan Pemuda UMNO Malaysia (1993 – 1996)
• Timbalan Pengerusi Biro Hal Ehwal Islam Pemuda UMNO Malaysia (1994 – 1995)
• Pengerusi Biro Hal Ehwal Islam Pemuda UMNO Malaysia (1995 – 1996)
• Pengerusi Biro Hal Ehwal Islam UMNO Negeri Kedah (1998 – 1999)
• Ahli Jawatankuasa Badan Perhubungan UMNO Negeri Kedah (1993 – 2013)
• Setiausaha Barisan Nasional Negeri Kedah (1999 – 2004)

Defamation Suit Controversy

Ahmad wins defamation suit against Datuk Ariffin Man, who is also the Kedah Barisan Nasional (BN) Executive Secretary.^[8] Ariffin Man was ordered by the High Court to pay RM150,000 in damages to Bukit Lada assemblyman Datuk Ahmad Lebai Sudin for uttering defamatory remarks in his speech in Dewan Sri Tanjung, Santap, Pokok Sena, Kedah.^[9]

Election Results

Kedah State Legislative Assembly^[10][11][12]

Year	Constituency	Candidate		Votes	Pct	Opponent(s)		Votes	Pct	Ballots cast	Majority	Turnout
1995	N09 Bukit Lada		Ahmad Lebai Sudin (UMNO)	9,189	54.67%		Mahmood @ Mohamood Che Mat @ Hj Ahmad (PAS)	7,201	42.84%	16,809	1,988	76.42%
1999			Ahmad Lebai Sudin (UMNO)	8,516	46.51%		Sheikh Ismail Kamis (PAS)	9,368	51.16%	18,310	852	78.97%
2004	N10 Bukit Pinang		Ahmad Lebai Sudin (UMNO)	8,699	47.08%		Md Roshidi Osman (PAS)	9,636	52.15%	18,479	937	81.70%
2013	N09 Bukit Lada		Ahmad Lebai Sudin (UMNO)	12,664	51.65%		Ahmad Izzat Mohamad Shauki (PAS)	11,340	46.25%	24,521	1,324	88.90%

Honours

•  Kedah :
  • Justice of the Peace (JP) (1997)^[13]
  • Knight Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (DSDK) – Dato' (2002)

References

1. "Mukhriz: Ahmad Lebai overzealous in making 'quit' remark". The Borneo Post. 14 April 2015. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
2. "Mukhriz under fire as father goes on rampage". Free Malaysia Today. 12 April 2015. Archived from the original on 23 January 2016. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
3. "Ahmad berjaya tingkat kehidupan petani". Utusan Online. Archived from the original on 2016-12-21. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
4. "Ahmad berjaya tingkat kehidupan petani". Utusan Online. Archived from the original on 2016-12-21. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
5. "Ahmad tak pernah putus asa". Utusan Online. Archived from the original on 2016-12-21. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
6. "Mencipta klon mempelam popular". Utusan Online. Archived from the original on 2017-08-07. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
7. "Ahmad kekal jawatan ketua Pokok Sena". Utusan Online. Archived from the original on 2016-12-21. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
8. "Adun Bukit Lada Wins Defamation Suit Against Secretary BN Kedah". Retrieved 2016-01-25.^{[permanent dead link‍]}
9. "Umno rep wins defamation suit against party comrade - Nation | The Star Online". Retrieved 2016-01-25.
10. "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 4 February 2017. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
11. "KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM 13". Sistem Pengurusan Maklumat Pilihan Raya Umum (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 14 March 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
12. "Malaysia General Election". undiinfo Malaysian Election Data. Malaysiakini. Retrieved 4 February 2017. Results only available from the 2004 election.
13. "Carian Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat". eservices.kedah.gov.my.