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Alias Ali

1939 – 2014

Malaysian politician

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Lived 1939 – 2014 (aged 74–75). Alias Ali was a Malaysian journalist and politician.

Haji Alias Md Ali (c. 1939 – 10 March 2014) was a Malaysian politician and former news editor of Bernama. He served as an MP for Hulu Terengganu from 1978 to 1995. He was also the former chairman of Agro Bank Malaysia.

Personal life Alias Md Ali was born in Kuala Berang, Terengganu. He received a bachelor's degree in creative writing from Iowa State University in the US. In 1950, he was elected the leader of the Hulu Terengganu Umno Youth. In 1960, he was appointed as the vice-chairman of the Terengganu Tengah Development Authority.

In 1957, Alias began his career as a reporter for Berita Harian. He then joined the staff of the Utusan Melayu newspaper, where he became the paper's chief news editor from 1968 to 1970. In 1970, Alias Ali became the chief sub-editor of Bernamas Malaysian language division. He was later promoted to editor of the General News Service of Bernama. He resigned from Bernama in 1978 to enter politics.

Political career In 1978, Alias was elected to the Parliament of Malaysia for the Hulu Terengganu constituency as a member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO). He defeated his opponent, Mohd Ghazali Ahmad of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), by 4,370 votes. He was re-elected to Parliament from Hulu Terengganu in the next four general elections. He was appointed as the Deputy Minister of Primary Industries from 1987 to 1990. Alias declined to seek re-election in 1995 and retired from office.

Death Alias died from colon cancer at his son's home in Prima Villa, Kemensah Heights, Ampang, on 10 March 2014, at the age of 75. He was survived by his wife, To' Puan Ramlah Datuk Abdul Rahman; two sons; three daughters; and fifteen grandchildren.

Election results

Honours Honours of Malaysia

Books Gersang, (1964) Krisis, (1966) Selasih Ku Sayang, (1967) Kalau Berpaut Di Dahan Rapuh, (1967) Adat Muda Menanggung Rindu'', (1971)

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Important facts

Born
1939, Kuala Berang
Birth century
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Education
Iowa State University
Positions held
Member of the Dewan Rakyat

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alias Ali?

Malaysian politician

When was Alias Ali born?

Alias Ali was born in 1939 in Kuala Berang.

When did Alias Ali die?

Alias Ali died on 10 March 2014.

What was Alias Ali's occupation?

Alias Ali was a journalist and politician.

What nationality was Alias Ali?

Alias Ali was Malaysian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alias Ali

· Wikidata: Q16198914

· DBpedia: Alias Ali

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