Halimah Ali


Halimah binti Ali is a Malaysian politician and doctor who has served as the Member of Parliament for Kapar since November 2022. She served as Member of the Selangor State Executive Council in the Pakatan Rakyat state administration under former Menteri Besar Khalid Ibrahim from March 2008 to September 2014 and Member of the Selangor [State Legislative Assembly] for Selat Klang from March 2008 to May 2018. She is a member of the Malaysian Islamic Party, a component party of the Perikatan Nasional and formerly PR coalitions. She was also the Chairperson of the Selangor Public Library Corporation and Chairperson of the National Unity Committee of PAS of Selangor.

Controversies and issues

Comments on Menu Rahmah

She delivered a speech in Parliament criticising the quality of the cheaper and more affordable food and beverages offered by the Menu Rahmah initiative, introduced by the Ministry of [Domestic Trade and Costs of Living |Ministry of Domestic Trade and Costs of Living]. This initiative aimed to ease the economic and financial burden of low-income consumers. She claimed that the food and beverages would increase of risk of various medical conditions, including cancer and autism. Her speech has been controversial and received sharp criticism from the government and autism groups. She initially denied that her speech was linked to Menu Rahmah but subsequently apologised, stating that her speech had been misinterpreted.

Election results

Honours

Honours of Malaysia