Dr Sam: First impressions don't tell everything
The response to Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar 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, made an appearance on the Peace and Harmony program organised by Dewan Ulama PAS. An article by Terence Netto describes Dr Sam as calm and pleasant, but not entirely convincing. As the Menteri Besar of Terengganu since 2018, Dr Sam's record shows that the state's economy grew 4.5% in 2024, with a GDP of around RM39.9 billion, and was ranked the best in Malaysia for budget transparency by the Institut Demokrasi dan Hal Ehwal Ekonomi in 2026. Terengganu was also ranked as the happiest state in Malaysia in 2024.
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