Dr Sam: First impressions don't tell everything
Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar's response needs to be assessed together with his administrative record in Terengganu, the massive mandate in Kemaman and the test of his leadership on the national stage.
Malaysian politician Dr Sam, or Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, has made a positive first impression with his calm and pleasant demeanor, but some observers say he needs to prove himself further. As the Menteri Besar of Terengganu since 2018, his record shows the state's economy grew 4.5% in 2024, with a GDP of around RM39.9 billion. Terengganu was also ranked as the best state in Malaysia for budget transparency by the Institut Demokrasi dan Hal Ehwal Ekonomi in 2026, and was named the happiest state in the country in 2024 with a score of 8.64.
Dr Sam's recent win in the Kemaman by-election has propelled him to the national stage as a leader of the Perikatan Nasional.
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