# Alias Ali

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[Haji](/source/Hajji) **Alias Md Ali** (c. 1939 – 10 March 2014) was a Malaysian politician and former [news](/source/News) editor of *[Bernama](/source/Bernama)*. He served as an MP for [Hulu Terengganu](/source/Hulu_Terengganu) from 1978 to 1995.[1] He was also the former chairman of [Agro Bank Malaysia](/source/Agro_Bank_Malaysia).[1]

## Personal life

Alias Md Ali was born in [Kuala Berang](/source/Kuala_Berang), Terengganu.[1] He received a [bachelor's degree](/source/Bachelor's_degree) in creative writing from [Iowa State University](/source/Iowa_State_University) in the US.[1] In 1950, he was elected the leader of the Hulu Terengganu Umno Youth.[1] In 1960, he was appointed as the vice-chairman of the Terengganu Tengah Development Authority.[1]

In 1957, Alias began his career as a reporter for *[Berita Harian](/source/Berita_Harian)*.[1] He then joined the staff of the *[Utusan Melayu](/source/Utusan_Melayu)* newspaper, where he became the paper's chief [news editor](/source/News_editor) from 1968 to 1970.[1] In 1970, Alias Ali became the chief sub-editor of *[Bernama](/source/Bernama)'*s [Malaysian language](/source/Malaysian_language) division.[1] He was later promoted to editor of the General News Service of *Bernama*. He resigned from *Bernama* in 1978 to enter politics.[1]

## Political career

In 1978, Alias was elected to the [Parliament of Malaysia](/source/Parliament_of_Malaysia) for the [Hulu Terengganu](/source/Hulu_Terengganu) constituency as a member of the [United Malays National Organisation](/source/United_Malays_National_Organisation) (UMNO).[1] He defeated his opponent, Mohd Ghazali Ahmad of the [Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party](/source/Pan-Malaysian_Islamic_Party) (PAS), by 4,370 votes.[1] He was re-elected to Parliament from Hulu Terengganu in the next four general elections.[1] He was appointed as the Deputy Minister of Primary Industries from 1987 to 1990.[1] Alias declined to seek re-election in 1995 and retired from office.[1]

## Death

Alias died from colon cancer at his son's home in Prima Villa, Kemensah Heights, Ampang, on 10 March 2014, at the age of 75.[1] He was survived by his wife, To' Puan Ramlah Datuk Abdul Rahman; two sons; three daughters; and fifteen grandchildren.[1]

## Election results

Parliament of Malaysia Year Constituency Candidate Votes Pct Opponent(s) Votes Pct Ballots cast Majority Turnout 1978 P030 Ulu Trengganu Alias Md Ali (UMNO) 12,001 61.13% Mohamed Ghazali Ahmad (PAS) 7,631 38.87% 4,370 1982 Alias Md Ali (UMNO) 12,771 55.29% Ahmad Awang (PAS) 10,329 44.71% 24,318 2,442 83.90% 1986 P035 Hulu Terengganu Alias Md Ali (UMNO) 14,291 60.69% Kasim Ahmad (PAS) 9,255 39.31% 24,330 5,036 84.07% 1990 Alias Md Ali (UMNO) 15,443 54.43% Harun Taib (PAS) 12,931 45.47% 29,086 2,512 86.72%

## Honours

### Honours of Malaysia

- [Malaysia](/source/Malaysia) - Companion of the [Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia](/source/Order_of_Loyalty_to_the_Crown_of_Malaysia#Companion) (JSM) (1991)
- [Terengganu](/source/Terengganu) - Knight Commander of the [Order of the Crown of Terengganu](/source/Order_of_the_Crown_of_Terengganu) (DPMT) – **Dato'** (1988)

## Books

- *Gersang*, (1964)
- *Krisis*, (1966)
- *Selasih Ku Sayang*, (1967)
- *Kalau Berpaut Di Dahan Rapuh*, (1967)
- *Adat Muda Menanggung Rindu*, (1971)

## See also

- [Hulu Terengganu (federal constituency)](/source/Hulu_Terengganu_(federal_constituency))
- [Ahmad Sidi Ismail](/source/Ahmad_Sidi_Ismail)

## References

1. ["Former deputy minister Alias Ali dies"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140310141053/http://www.nst.com.my/latest/former-deputy-minister-alias-ali-dies-1.505932). *[New Straits Times](/source/New_Straits_Times)*. 10 March 2014. Archived from [the original](http://www.nst.com.my/latest/former-deputy-minister-alias-ali-dies-1.505932) on 10 March 2014. Retrieved 7 April 2014.

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