Ishsam Shahruddin
Ishsam Shahruddin | |
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| Member of the Perak State Legislative Assembly for Ayer Kuning | |
| In office 19 November 2022 – 22 February 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Samsudin Abu Hassan (BN–UMNO) |
| Succeeded by | TBD |
| Majority | 2,213 (2022) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ishsam bin Shahruddin 31 August 1966 Sungkai, Perak, Malaysia |
| Died | 22 February 2025 (aged 58) Penang General Hospital (HPP), Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia |
| Cause of death | Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) |
| Resting place | Rapat Setia Islamic Cemetery, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia |
| Citizenship | Malaysian |
| Nationality | Malaysia |
| Political party | United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) |
| Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) |
| Spouse | Rozlita Abdullah |
| Children | 4 (including Muhammad Iszul Imadi) |
| Residence(s) | Desa Seri Ampang, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia |
| Occupation |
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| Personal information | |||
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| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1984–1990 | Perak | ||
| 1991 | Negeri Sembilan | ||
| 1992–1996 | Perak | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 1987 | Malaysia | ||
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 December 2013 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21 December 2013 | |||
Ishsam Shahruddin (31 August 1966 – 22 February 2025) was a Malaysian politician, footballer, businessman and contractor who served as Member of the Perak State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Ayer Kuning from November 2022 to his death in office in February 2025. He was a member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), a component party of the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition. He was also the Division Chief of BN and UMNO of Tapah.[1] He is the shortest-serving Ayer Kuning MLA, in office for slightly more than 2 years and 3 months.
Career
During most of his football career, Ishsam played with Perak FA, save for one season with Negeri Sembilan FA. With Perak, Ishsam won the first ever Malaysia FA Cup in 1990.
After retiring from football, Ishsam became a politician, businessman and contractor.[2] Ishsam later returned to the Perak FA as its Vice President and Team Assistant Manager.[3] Ishsam was also the Under-23-Year-Old Team Manager of Perak FA for the President Cup.[4]
National team
Ishsam played for Malaysia in 1987.
Death
On 22 February 2025, Ishsam collapsed and became unconscious at 5.20 pm at City Stadium in Georgetown, Penang. He was resting after participating in a Chief Minister of Penang's Football Cup four-cornered friendly match against Kedah Darul Aman F.C. for 25 minutes, shaking hands and greeting other players at the sidelines. He was then rushed to the Penang General Hospital (HPP) for emergency treatment but was pronounced dead slightly over an hour later at 6.28 pm.[5] His body was then taken away from the HPP Forensic Medicine Department after completing autopsy and post-mortem to his residence in Desa Seri Ampang, Ipoh, Perak to be bathed and shrouded before being buried at the Rapat Setia Islamic Cemetery, Ipoh, Perak at 10 am the following day, 23 February 2025.[6] His cause of death was later confirmed to be acute coronary syndrome (ACS).[7] Following his death, the Ayer Kuning by-election must be held within 60 days, by 23 April 2025, to elect the new Ayer Kuning MLA as his successor.
Election results
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | N48 Ayer Kuning | Ishsam Shahruddin (UMNO) | 9,088 | 38.73% | Mohd Nazri Hashim (AMANAH) | 6,875 | 29.30% | 23,906 | 2,213 | 74.85% | ||
| Muhamamd Noor Farid Zainal (PAS) | 6,812 | 29.03% | ||||||||||
| Bawani Kaniapan (PSM) | 586 | 2.50% | ||||||||||
| Maziah Salim (PEJUANG) | 105 | 0.45% | ||||||||||
Honours
References
- ^ Ayer Kuning assemblyman Ishsam Shahruddin dies after collapsing during football event in Penang
- ^ "Berita Harian | Pro & Kontra: Isham contoh bekas pemain kenang budi". www.bharian.com.my. Archived from the original on 21 December 2013.
- ^ "Kosmo! Online - Sukan". www.kosmo.com.my. Archived from the original on 18 October 2012.
- ^ my.news.yahoo.com/football-corruption-scandal-contaminates-clean-players-111622675--spt.html
- ^ "Ayer Kuning rep Ishsam Shahruddin passes away". The Star. 22 February 2025. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ "Ishsam's remains to be taken back to Ipoh for burial on Sunday". The Star. 22 February 2025. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ^ "Serangan jantung punca kematian ADUN Ayer Kuning". Berita Harian (in Malay). 23 February 2025. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ^ "Semakan Keputusan Pilihan Raya Negeri Perak ke-15". MySPRSemak (in Malay). Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ "CARIAN REKOD PENERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN/PINGAT NEGERI PERAK DARUL RIDZUAN". pingat.perak.gov.my.
External links
- Isham Shahruddin interview at Yob4Ever Archived 21 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine