Candidate · N41 Puteri Wangsa (2026)
Maszlee bin Malik is a Johor PH (PKR) state assemblyman for N41 Puteri Wangsa, having won the seat in the 2026 Johor state election with a 5,744-vote majority. He previously served as MP for Simpang Renggam (won GE14 in 2018 under BERSATU/PH, lost GE15 in 2022 under PKR/PH) and was Malaysia's former Education Minister. Records show he is the subject of an ongoing SPRM investigation into the 1BestariNet project and has been called in for police questioning over his attendance at a parliamentary memorandum handover; both are inquiries and not convictions.
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Bernama reported that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (SPRM) confirmed it held a meeting with former Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik to obtain further information on its investigation into the 1BestariNet project.
“Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) mengesahkan telah mengadakan pertemuan dengan bekas Menteri Pendidikan Dr Maszlee Malik bagi mendapatkan maklumat lanjut mengenai siasatan kes projek 1BestariNet.”
Astro Awani reported that Maszlee was among the Members of Parliament who submitted a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.
“Pada Jumaat, Maszlee merupakan salah seorang Ahli Parlimen yang turut menghantar usul undi tidak percaya terhadap Perdana Menteri Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.”
Free Malaysia Today reported that Maszlee Malik is Pakatan Harapan's candidate for the Puteri Wangsa state seat in the Johor election scheduled for July 11.
“Pakatan Harapan's Puteri Wangsa candidate Maszlee Malik has urged Johoreans to turn out in large numbers on July 11”
Free Malaysia Today reported that newly elected Puteri Wangsa representative Maszlee Malik said he would use his direct ties with top Pakatan Harapan federal government leaders to help his constituents despite serving as an opposition assemblyman.
“I will use this advantage as best as I can for my constituents in Puteri Wangsa”
Free Malaysia Today reported that Maszlee Malik, as one of eight Johor PH assemblymen, signed a joint statement calling on the Johor state government to publicly explain the rationale, financial implications and key performance indicators for appointing 10 deputy state executive councillors, questioning the need for them and warning against overlaps, increased bureaucracy and costs.
“Johor needs a more efficient administration, not simply a larger one”
Sinar Harian reported that Maszlee said he did not expect that his action of attending the handover of a memorandum by AMK, Muda and several NGOs at Parliament on 20 January would result in him being called by police for questioning.
“Maszlee berkata beliau tidak menyangka tindakannya yang hadir semasa penyerahan memorandum tersebut mengakibatkan dirinya dipanggil polis untuk disoal siasat.”
Free Malaysia Today reported that former education minister Maszlee Malik is returning to academia and will lecture at Universiti Cyberjaya on selected topics in the humanities and education.
“"Saya akan memberi syarahan topik terpilih dalam bidang kemanusiaan dan berkaitan pendidikan," kata bekas Ahli Parlimen Simpang Renggam itu dalam catatan di Facebook.”
Contested 4 elections, won 2.
| Election | Seat | Ticket | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johor state election 2026 | N41 Puteri Wangsa | PKR · PH | 41,821 48.4% | Won by 5,744 |
| GE15 (2022) | P151 Simpang Renggam | PKR · PH | 16,491 37.4% | 2nd of 4 |
| Johor state election 2022 | N27 Layang-Layang | PKR · PH | 4,736 34.5% | 2nd of 4 |
| GE14 (2018) | P151 Simpang Renggam | BERSATU · PH | 18,157 50.7% | Won by 3,475 |
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