Yang Berbahagia Datuk Seri
Mohd Zin Abdul Ghani
DGSM DMSM AMN PPN
7th Chief Minister of Malacca
In office
14 October 1994 – 14 May 1997
Preceded byAbdul Rahim Thamby Chik
Succeeded byAbu Zahar Isnin
Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly
for Melekek
In office
1995–1997
Preceded byconstituency name changed
Succeeded byNawi Bin Ahmad from 14 Jun 1997
Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly
for Kelemak
In office
1986–1995
Preceded byAbdul Rahim Thamby Chik
Succeeded byconstituency name changed
Personal details
Born1941
Died14 May 1997(1997-05-14) (aged 55–56)
Political partyUMNO
SpouseDatin Seri Fatimah SamdinMeninggal 19 Oktober 2015 & Datin Seri Rosehani Ismail
ChildrenRozila Aini Binti Mohd Zin
Residence(s)Seri Aduka, Kampung Melekek Luar, Alor Gajah
Occupationpolitician

Mohd Zain bin Haji Abdul Ghani (died 14 May 1997) was a Malaysian politician from Malacca state. He was the Chief Minister of Malacca from 14 October 1994 to 14 May 1997.

Political background

Mohd Zin successfully ran as Kelemak State Assemblyman. Mohd Zin appointed as Chief Minister of Malacca to replace Tan Sri Abdul Rahim Thamby Chik who has resigned as Chief Minister following the involvement with a scandal involving an underage girl.[1] He was swearing as a Chief Minister in front of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Melaka (Governor), Tun Syed Ahmad Syed Mahmud Shahabudin.

As Chief Minister, he also led the Malacca Customary Land Development Corporation (PERTAM). The Malacca State Cultured Seminary was held on 16 April 1996 in collaboration with the Chief Minister and was officially opened by Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim. Mohd Zin also involved in the opening of the National Arts Day on 27 May 1995, the inauguration of the Museum of Arts 28 May 1995 and the launch of Munshi Abdullah speech organised by the Melaka Malay 9 December 1995.[2]

Controversies and issues

During his administration, there was talk of privatisation Malacca Water Corporation (PAM) (now Syarikat Air Melaka (SAMB)) to Gibca Holdings Sdn. Bhd. and the agreement should be signed in May 1997. However the privatisation was postponed following the death of Mohd Zin on 14 May 1997.[3]

On 11 April 1998, Mohd Zin's name was linked to a fraud case involving the former Malacca State Government Secretary, Datuk Wira Abdul Rahman Jamal regarding the Sports Complex project in Paya Rumput worth (RM260 million). Abdul Rahman claimed that he was instructed by the former Chief Minister of Malacca, Mohd Zin Abdul Ghani to write a letter of recommendation for the approval of the Ministry of Finance.[4]

Death

Mohd Zin died on 14 May 1997 in Tawakkal Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, age of 56. He was buried at Kampung Pengkalan Muslim Cemetery near his hometown at Alor Gajah, Melaka. After Zin's death, he was replaced by Abu Zahar Ithnin as a Chief Minister.[5]

Election results

Malacca State Legislative Assembly[6][7]
Year Constituency Candidate Votes Pct Opponent(s) Votes Pct Ballots cast Majority Turnout
1986 N04 Kelemak Mohd Zin Abdul Ghani (UMNO) 5,477 86.09% Jalil Mohamed Isa (PAS) 885 13.91% 6,602 4,592 68.81%
1990 Mohd Zin Abdul Ghani (UMNO) 6,420 87.82% Abdul Karim Mohamed Said (PAS) 890 12.18% 7,568 5,530 75.46%
1995 N03 Melekek Mohd Zin Abdul Ghani (UMNO) 4,491

Honours

Memorials

Alor Gajah

  • The Pengkalan Intersection at Lebuh AMJ (Federal Route 19) was renamed as Datuk Seri Mohd Zin Intersection.
  • Jalan Tampin on Federal Route 61 was renamed as Jalan Dato' Mohd Zin
  • Sekolah Menengah Teknik Datuk Seri Mohd Zin, a secondary school.
  • Kolej Vokasional Datuk Seri Mohd Zin, a vocational college at Kampung Pengkalan.

Melaka City/Batu Berendam

References

  1. ↑ Melaka bandar raya elit
  2. ↑ Melaka Bandaraya Bersejarah Begeri Berbudaya
  3. ↑ Spekulasi burukkan KM -- Ada pihak sengaja sebar fitnah saya disiasat BPR - Abu Zahar Artikel Penuh: http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=1999&dt=0527&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Muka_Hadapan&pg=fp_01.htm#ixzz28uhLrNGV © Utusan Melayu (M) Bhd
  4. ↑ Menipu: Bekas SUK Melaka dipenjara setahun
  5. ↑ Mohd. Zin’s death a big loss to Malacca
  6. ↑ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 27 May 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
  7. ↑ "Malaysian Election Data". Malaysiakini. Retrieved 19 April 2013. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
  8. ↑ "State Councillor heads honours list". New Straits Times. 15 August 1990.
  9. ↑ "SEMAKAN PENERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN BINTANG DAN PINGAT". www.istiadat.gov.my.
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