Mokhzani Mahathir
Mokhzani Mahathir | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 January 1961 |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Alma mater | University of Tulsa (BEng) |
| Spouse | Mastisa Mohamed |
| Children | 5 |
| Parent(s) | Mahathir Mohamad Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali |
Mokhzani bin Tun Dr. Mahathir (born 2 January 1961) is a Malaysian businessman who has been listed as the 14th richest person in Malaysia.[citation needed] He worked as a petroleum engineer before founding oil-equipment fabricator Kencana Petroleum. Kencana Petroleum later merged with SapuraCrest to form SapuraKencana Petroleum. The company is now known as Sapura Energy.[1]
Mokhzani was formerly a senior official in Kedah UMNO, but has since retired from politics. He is the second eldest son of the former Prime Minister of Malaysia Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad.
Career[edit]
Like his younger brother Mukhriz, Mokhzani is a businessman and had played an active role in United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), and at one time serving as the Youth's Wing treasurer.[2][3] As of 2006, Mokhzani was an UMNO delegate of one of the constituencies in Kedah,[4] but has since lain dormant in his political activities. In May 2008, he followed his father's footsteps to quit UMNO,[5] after 22 years as a member of the Sungai Layar Hujung branch of UMNO.[6]
In June 2019, Mokhzani resigned from all positions in Opcom Group due to "personal reasons".[7]
Personal life[edit]
Mokhzani is currently married to Mastisa Mohamed, a businesswoman.[8] Together they have five children, and currently reside in Kuala Lumpur.[9]
Personal fortune[edit]
Mokhzani has been listed as the 14th richest person in Malaysia by Forbes Asia with an estimated net worth of US$685 million in 2012.[10] Mokhzani was also the chairman of the Sepang International Circuit.[11]
Honours[edit]
Malaysia :
Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – Tan Sri (2014)[12][13]
Kedah :
Knight Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (DSDK) – Dato' (2001)[12]
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References[edit]
- ^ "Profile Mokhzani Mahathir". Forbes.
- ^ Can Mahathir Run Malaysia Minus His "Alter Ego"?
- ^ Mahathir's Son Leaves Corporate World
- ^ Mahathir loses bid Archived 15 March 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Mokhzani quits Umno (Update 2) Archived 23 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Mokhzani ends 22-year ties with Umno Archived 24 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Mokhzani also stepped down from all positions in Opcom group". The Edge Markets. 3 June 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- ^ "Puan Sri Mastisa Mohamed". Archived from the original on 31 December 2014. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
- ^ Mokhzani Mahathir on Forbes
- ^ "The 40 Richest Malaysians". Forbes.com. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
- ^ Mokhzani tastes victory
- ^ a b "SEMAKAN PENERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN, BINTANG DAN PINGAT". Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia). Archived from the original on 29 September 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
- ^ "IGP leads King's honours list". The Star. 7 June 2014. Archived from the original on 28 January 2020. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
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- 1962 births