Danyal Balagopal Abdullah

Danyal Balagopal bin Abdullah (b.1950) is a Malaysian politician who served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Port Dickson from May 2018 to September 2018.

Danyal Balagopal Abdullah
Member of the Malaysian Parliament
for Port Dickson
In office
9 May 2018 – 12 September 2018
Preceded byKamarul Baharin Abbas (PRPKR) (as MP for Telok Kemang)
Succeeded byAnwar Ibrahim (PHPKR)
Majority17,710 (2018)
Personal details
Born1950 (age 73–74)
Batu Kurau, Perak
Military service
Allegiance Malaysia
Branch/service Royal Malaysian Navy
Rank Laksamana pertama

On 12 September 2018, Danyal Balagopal Abdullah resigned as MP for Port Dickson, in order to pave away for former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim return to Parliament,[1] however his decision caught under fire, accused him betray the Voters in Port Dickson, He defended his decision for resignation.[2][3]

Election results

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Parliament of Malaysia[4][5]
Year Constituency Candidate Votes Pct Opponent(s) Votes Pct Ballots cast Majority Turnout
2018 P132 Port Dickson Danyal Balagopal Abdullah (PKR) 36,225 59.06% Mohan Velayatham (MIC) 18,515 30.19% 62,548 17,710 83.16%
Mahfuz Roslan (PAS) 6,594 10.75%

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ "Port Dickson MP announces resignation, makes way for Anwar".
  2. ^ "I am not a traitor: Danyal Balagopal". www.nst.com.my. 11 October 2018.
  3. ^ "PD polls: Danyal Balagopal denies receiving RM25m". www.malaysiakini.com.
  4. ^ "SEMAKAN KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM KE - 14" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 17 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
  5. ^ "The Star Online GE14". The Star. Retrieved 24 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
  6. ^ "Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 2003" (PDF). www.istiadat.gov.my.
  7. ^ "CARIAN REKOD PENERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN/PINGAT NEGERI PERAK DARUL RIDZUAN". pingat.perak.gov.my.