Abdul Hadi Awang

Abdul Hadi Awang, born on October twentieth, nineteen forty-seven, is a prominent Malaysian politician and religious teacher. He has served as the Member of Parliament for Marang since nineteen ninety, with a brief hiatus from two thousand four to two thousand eight. Hadi is also known for his role as the eleventh Menteri Besar of Terengganu from nineteen ninety-nine to two thousand four and has held the position of president of the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) since two thousand two, making him the longest-serving president in the party's history.

Hadi's educational journey began in his hometown of Terengganu, where he attended local schools before pursuing higher studies at the Islamic University of Madinah from nineteen sixty-nine to nineteen seventy-three, followed by Al-Azhar University. Upon returning to Malaysia, he became involved with Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia in nineteen seventy-seven, quickly ascending to the role of Terengganu state chief. His political career took off when he joined PAS and contested the Marang state constituency in the nineteen seventy-eight general election.

In nineteen eighty-nine, Hadi was elected as the deputy president of PAS, serving under Fadzil Noor until two thousand two, when he succeeded Noor after his untimely passing. Hadi's tenure has not been without controversy; he is known for his ultraconservative views and has made headlines for his remarks regarding non-Muslim minorities and local Muslims who do not share his beliefs. This has led to numerous investigations by the Royal Malaysia Police, highlighting the polarizing nature of his political presence.