Muda’s Johor candidates declare assets ranging from RM23,000 to RM480,000

PETALING JAYA: Muda’s four Johor state election candidates have declared their assets ahead of the July 11 polls, disclosing income, savings, property holdings and business interests ranging from about RM23,000 to nearly RM500,000.

The party said the declarations, first introduced during its electoral debut in 2022, were available on its official website for public scrutiny.

“As part of our commitment to transparency and diligence in this process, Muda took the time to ensure that all the documents were properly compiled and published before being made available to the public,” it said in a statement today

Bukit Batu candidate M Premanand reported the highest declared financial assets at RM476,236, comprising RM466,236 in EPF savings and RM10,000 in bank savings.

He also declared ownership of two properties valued at RM700,000 and RM600,000, as well as a training and consultancy business.

Simpang Jeram candidate Ainie Haziqah Shafii declared financial assets totalling RM180,000, comprising RM150,000 in EPF savings, RM20,000 in fixed deposits and RM10,000 in bank savings.

Her declaration also includes three properties in Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam and Muar, as well as interests in a law firm and a women’s clothing business.

Maharani candidate Amir Fikri Mustapha, popularly known as Amir Jack, declared financial assets totalling RM142,094.05, comprising RM116,000 in ASB savings, RM14,094.05 in EPF savings and RM12,000 in bank savings.

Puteri Wangsa candidate Rashifa Aljuneid declared the lowest financial assets at RM22,790.41, comprising RM3,980 in bank savings, RM10,800 in EPF savings and RM8,010.41 in ASB savings.

Muda said asset declarations before assuming public office were an important practice that enabled voters to assess leaders openly while strengthening confidence in political institutions.

“Muda believes that asset declaration before holding public office is an important practice that enables the people to evaluate leaders openly and strengthens confidence in political institutions,” it said.

The party said the exercise reflected its position that transparency should be consistently practised rather than merely used as a political slogan.