Hishammuddin Hussein, 15th General Elections, 2022

HISHAMMUDDIN HUSSEIN

HISHAMMUDDIN HUSSEIN | 15TH GENERAL ELECTION | 2022

15TH GENERAL ELECTION | 2022

Hishammuddin Hussein, 15th General Elections, 2022, is a special collection of iconic and historic moments on the campaign trail where Hishammuddin Hussein traversed the nation in his capacity as a senior Barisan Nasional leader whilst also defending his seat of Sembrong, Johor.

The collection represents a photographic journey of the extraordinary 14-day campaign where Hishammuddin Hussein met with Malaysians at all levels of society; irrespective of race, creed, background and religion.

On the cover : Nov 19 | One of Barisan Nasional’s oldest supporters and also a pioneer of the Felda Lembah Krau settlement with Hishammuddin Hussein on the UndiBN campaign in Dong, Raub in Pahang.

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NOV 1 | The Barisan Nasional leadership consisting of party presidents and the then-Prime Minister taking an oath to uphold BN’s commitment to uphold accountability and transparency in ruling the country if given the mandate. Photo by Muhd Zaaba Zakeria 003

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NOV 4 | Night before Nomination Day for the 15th General Election; Hishammuddin Hussein and wife Tengku Marsilla gathers with close family, friends and the Sembrong leadership for short prayers and words of encouragement before the campaign officially begins. Photos by Shaiful Bahareen Ahmad

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NOV 5 | All smiles for Hishammuddin Hussein as he makes his way to the Nomination Center accompanied by his loyal supporters in Sembrong. Photo by Shaiful Bahareen Ahmad

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NOV 5 | Hishammuddin Hussein flanked by both R Vidyanathan, State Assemblyman for Kahang; and Lee Ting Han, State Assemblyman for Paloh in a show of solidarity in the procession to the Nomination Center. Photos by Shaiful Bahareen Ahmad

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NOV 5 | First stop for the campaign – Hishammuddin Hussein launches the Barisan Nasional machinery in Sembrong to kickstart the 2-week long official campaign period before Voting Day. Photo by Shaiful Bahareen Ahmad

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NOV 5 | Hishammuddin Hussein with the Sembrong division leadership and family members standing in honour of the Johor State Anthem to mark the launch of the Barisan Nasional machinery. Photo by Shaiful Bahareen Ahmad

NOV 5 | Candidate No. 1, Hishammuddin Hussein shows the number for the machinery to campaign as the first candidate on the ballot paper in Sembrong. Photo by Muhd Zaaba Zakeria 035

NOV 5 | Hishammuddin Hussein along with Onn Hafiz, Johor Chief Minister and Hamid, former Simpang Renggam Division Chief taking a break by the SembrongKita Volkswagen Combi used on the campaign trail. Photo by Muhd Zaaba Zakeria

NOV 5 | Hishammuddin Hussein reminding the party machinery to focus on values and service, prioritising a clean campaign instead of one marred by hate and divide. Photo by Shaiful Bahareen Ahmad 037

NOV 5 | A moment between Hishammuddin Hussein and wife, Tengku Marsilla doing the hand heart gesture at an event with the Chinese community in Sembrong. Videos of the couple has gone viral on TikTok since. Photos by Muhd Zaaba Zakeria

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NOV 5 | Party veterans holding up the ‘My Family Are BN Voters’ sign with Hishammuddin Hussein. Photos by Mohamad Akmal Johanis

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NOV 7 | Hishammuddin Hussein in his capacity as Barisan Nasional TreasurerGeneral kicked off his nationwide campaign in Tebrau, Johor campaigning for Nicole Wong, MCA Youth Chief.

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NOV 7 | Veterans of the Malaysian Armed Forces sharing a light moment with Hishammuddin Hussein on the campaign trail in Ledang, Johor. Photos by Shaiful Bahareen Ahmad

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NOV 7 | With the people at the Simpang Renggam machinery launch for candidate Hasni Mohamad, former Chief Minister of Johor. Photos by Muhd Zaaba Zakeria

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NOV 7 | Hishammuddin Hussein addressing the crowd in Ledang, Johor while the division leadership on stage looks on. Photo by Shaiful Bahareen Ahmad 057

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NOV 7 | Words of encouragement towards the division leadership in Ledang, Johor to keep up the momentum during the campaign period. Photos by Shaiful Bahareen Ahmad

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NOV 9 | On the campaign trail in Sembrong, Johor where Hishammuddin Hussein visited local business owners to inquire about their situation in light of the economic effects post COVID-19. Photos by Shaiful Bahareen Ahmad

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NOV 8 | A typical scene in mosques across the country after Maghrib prayers, Hishammuddin Hussein joins members of the local community in Sembrong, Johor as they share a meal. Photo by Muhd Zaaba Zakeria

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NOV 8 | Hishammuddin Hussein joins fellow local community members at Surau Al-Munawarah in Sembrong, Johor for the eclipse prayer, a sunna whenever there is an eclipse of the sun. Photos by Muhd Zaaba Zakeria

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NOV 8 | Wak Miswan, 82, a strong supporter of Hishammuddin Hussein sharing a light moment after Zohor prayers at Masjid Jamek in Paloh. Photo by Mohamad Akmal Johanis

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NOV 10 | The campaign trail for Hishammuddin Hussein continues in Kuala Krau, Pahang where he joins local youths in a motorcycle convoy to the campaign location. Photos by Muhd Zaaba Zakeria

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NOV 10 | Always a favourite with the local women, Hishammuddin Hussein is seen here campaigning with candidates for the Raub parliamentary seat and Dong state seat in Pahang. Photos by Shaiful Bahareen Ahmad

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NOV 10 | Whilst in Pahang campaigning, Hishammuddin Hussein took the opportunity to visit the Royal Mausoleum in Pekan to pay his respects to the former rulers of Pahang and also his father in law, the late Tengku Arif Bendahara. Photos by Muhd Zaaba Zakeria

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NOV 10 | Hishammuddin Hussein with Nizar Najib and leaders of the Pekan division at Sri Kenangan after Maghrib prayers. Photo by Muhd Zaaba Zakeria 087

NOV 10 | A small get-together with local youths at Sri Kenangan, Hishammuddin Hussein took the opportunity to campaign for nephew Nizar Najib. Photos by Muhd Zaaba Zakeria

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NOV 11 | Back in Sembrong, Johor – seen here being welcomed by members of the local Chinese community for a lunch get-together in Kahang. Photos by Mohamad Akmal Johanis

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NOV 11 | A key principle of Hishammuddin Hussein’s leadership in Sembrong is that no one is left behind, photographed here with leaders of the local ‘Orang Asli’ community. Photo by Mohamad Akmal Johanis 093

NOV 11 | While on the campaign trail, Hishammuddin Hussein stopped by to congratulate newly-weds at a nearby wedding in Pekan Kampung Gajah. Photos by Mohamad Akmal Johanis

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NOV 11 | Hishammuddin Hussein with members of the local Indian community in Taman Puteri, Sembrong.

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NOV 11 | A key highlight of the campaign in Sembrong, Hishammuddin Hussein met with younger members of the community as the 15th General Election witnessed the first time 18 year olds could vote. Photos by Muhd Zaaba Zakeria 099

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NOV 11 | An elderly man embraces Hishammuddin Hussein after afternoon prayers as Masjid Jamek Kahang as a show of thanks for the service rendered thus far in the Sembrong constituency. Photo by Muhd Zaaba Zakeria 105

NOV 12 | Hishammuddin Hussein on a walkabout at the local morning market in Taman Sri Lambak, Kahang, pictured here with the local community. Photos by Muhd Zaaba Zakeria 107

NOV 12 | At the morning market in Taman Sri Lambak, this elderly man wishes Hishammuddin Hussein the very best of luck in the elections and signals his vote for Candidate No. 1. Photos by Mohamad Akmal Johanis

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NOV 12 | As a Member of Parliament who frequently serves his constituents in Sembrong, Hishammuddin Hussein is often accompanied by his wife, Tengku Marsilla who is also well received amongst the local community. Photos by Muhd Zaaba Zakeria

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NOV 12 | Leaders of the local ‘Orang Asli’ community in Pengkalan Tereh, Sembrong voice their support and show of solidarity with Hishammuddin Hussein for the 15th General Elections as their choice of Member of Parliament. Photo by Muhd Zaaba Zakeria 113

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NOV 12 | Throughout the campaign trail, members of the Barisan Nasional Youth Volunteers (BNYV) set up ‘Speakers’ Corners’ throughout specific locations in local towns; Hishammuddin Hussein seen here joining the BNYV crew on their truck in Taman Sri Lambak, Sembrong. Photos by Mohamad Akmal Johanis

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NOV 12 | Hishammuddin Hussein hearing the latest in local happenings from women of the community at a wedding ceremony in Kampung Chamek, Sembrong. Photos by Mohamad Akmal Johanis 121

NOV 12 | Due to heavy rain outdoors, Hishammuddin Hussein seen here with Deputy UMNO Sembrong Division Chief, Abdul Ghani sitting on the floor in the Barisan Nasional machinery operation room for Ladang Kekayaan and Ladang Landak to check on ground campaign details, ensuring everything is running smoothly. Photos by Mohamad Akmal Johanis

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NOV 12 | Sembrong has always been referred to as a mini Malaysia, with multiple races, religions and cultures living harmoniously together. Hishammuddin Hussein seen here with temple-goers at the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple.. Photos by Mohamad Akmal Johanis 125

NOV 12 | Hishammuddin Hussein stopped by to congratulate newly weds Nuralina and Asyraf on their wedding day in the middle of the campaign at Kampung Chamek, Sembrong; pictured here with family members. Photos by Mohamad Akmal Johanis 127

NOV 13 | The UndiBN campaign continues to Kuala Selangor where Hishammuddin Hussein is seen here campaigning with candidate Tengku Zafrul. Photos by Mohamad Akmal Johanis

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NOV 13 | Local market vendors shaking hands with Hishammuddin Hussein at the Kamunting Morning Market in Taiping, Perak where candidate Shailimin is contesting for state seat of Kamunting. Photos by Muhd Zaaba Zakeria

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NOV 13 | The campaign in Perak continues to Sungai Siput where Hishammuddin Hussein lent his support to MIC President Vigneswaran who is contesting the parliamentary seat. Photos by Shaiful Bahareen Ahmad

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NOV 14 | Hishammuddin Hussein giving advice and direction to members of the Sungai Siput machinery campaigning for MIC President Vigneswaran. Photo by Shaiful Bahareen Ahmad

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NOV 13 | Hishammuddin Hussein seen here joining candidate Khairy Jamaluddin on the campaign trail in Sungai Buloh. Photos by Muhd Zaaba Zakeria

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NOV 14 | Hishammuddin Hussein with teachers and students of SMK Seri Bendahara in Jasin, Melaka. Photo by Mohamad Akmal Johanis

NOV 14 | Hishammuddin Hussein with Roslan Ahmad, Barisan Nasional candidate for the Jasin parliamentary seat along with members of the Jasin machinery. Photo by Mohamad Akmal Johanis

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NOV 14 | Local residents of Taman Rakyat in Kampung Kuala Ina, Alor Gajah shaking hands with Hishammuddin Hussein as he campaigns for candidate Shahril Hamdan on the ground. Photo by Muhd Zaaba Zakeria

NOV 14 | Hishammuddin Hussein embracing a baby, son of a local resident at a ‘warung’ in Alor Gajah, Melaka. Photo by Muhd Zaaba Zakeria

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NOV 14 | Candidate for Alor Gajah, Shahril Hamdan with Hishammuddin Hussein seen here sharing stories and chatting with local residents of Taman Rakyat, Kampun Kuala Ina during the campaign. Photos by Muhd Zaaba Zakeria

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NOV 17 | Hishammuddin Hussein raising his ‘sumpit’, a long wooden blowpipe from which poison-tipped or barbed darts are blown, as a sign of his success hitting the target during a campaign in Kampung Punjut, Sembrong with the local ‘Orang Asli’ community. Photos by Muhd Zaaba Zakeria

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NOV 17 | Hishammuddin Hussein with wife, Tengku Marsilla paying a visit to the Community-Based Rehabilitation Centre (PPDK) in Felda Ulu Belitong, Sembrong.

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NOV 17 | Retired members of the Royal Malaysian Police in Sembrong showing their support for Candidate No. 1, Hishammuddin Hussein at a meet and greet session during the campaign. Photos by Mohamad Akmal Johanis

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NOV 18 | Both Hishammuddin Hussein and Tengku Marsilla are frequently referred to as a ‘power couple’; complimenting each other’s strengths during the campaign period. Seen here being welcomed by the Sembrong Women’s Wing machinery. Photos by Shaiful Bahareen Ahmad

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NOV 18 | A welcome surprise for both Hishammuddin Hussein and wife Tengku Marsilla when grandchildren Ayden, Adryan and Alayna joined their grandparents on the campaign trail in Sembrong. Photos by Muhd Zaaba Zakeria 171

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NOV 18 | Members of the local Chinese community in Sembrong excited to receive campaign merchandise from Hishammuddin Hussein. Photos by Mohamad Akmal Johanis

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NOV 19 | Polling Day for the 15th General Election, Hishammuddin Hussein arriving at Sekolah Agama Taman Sri Lambak to cast his vote. Photos by Muhd Zaaba Zakeria

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NOV 19 | The final photograph from the campaign period for the 15th General Election, Hishammuddin Hussein and wife, Tengku Marsilla showing their fingers dipped in indelible ink as a sign that they have casted their votes marking the end of the 2-week campaign period. Photo by Muhd Zaaba Zakeria 197

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THE SHOOTERS MUHD ZAABA ZAKERIA & SHAIFUL BAHAREEN AHMAD Hailing from Kuching in Sarawak, Zaaba joined H2O team in 2020. Over the last two years, Zaaba captured moments of Hishammuddin Hussein’s life and have witnessed historical moments first- hand including the 15th General Election.

Throught GE15, Zaaba closely followed Hishammuddin’s team as he campaigned for Barisan Nasional across Malaysia.

Inspiring, heartwarming photographs with Malaysians and party machinery were all captured in candid moments - being at the right place at the right time.

Raised in Muar in Johor, Shaiful is an invaluable long-time member of the H2O team since joining in 2011. Shaiful has seen and captured countless moments of Hishammuddin Hussein throughout his career in public service. Working together with Zaaba, he captured once-in-alifetime moments through his own lens of Hishammuddin on the campaign trail during the historic 15th General Election.

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HISHAMMUDDIN HUSSEIN GE15 2022 First Edition November 2022 Idea Creative Muhd Zaaba Zakeria H2O Muhd Zaaba Zakeria, Shaiful Bahareen Ahmad, Mohamad Akmal Johanis Thinking Eyes Bazuki Muhammad, Anizon Hussin

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HISHAMMUDDIN HUSSEIN | 15TH GENERAL ELECTION | 2022

PHOTOGRAPHY MUHD ZAABA ZAKERIA & SHAIFUL BAHAREEN AHMAD