Mokhzani bin Tun Dr. Mahathir (born 2 January 1961) is a Malaysian businessman who has been listed as the 14th richest person in Malaysia. He worked as a petroleum engineer before founding oil-equipment fabricator Kencana Petroleum. Kencana Petroleum later merged with SapuraCrest to form SapuraKencana Petroleum. The company is now known as Sapura Energy.

Mokhzani was formerly a senior official in Kedah UMNO, but has since retired from politics. He is the second eldest son of the former Prime Minister of Malaysia Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad.

Mokhzani Mahathir

Career

Like his younger brother Mukhriz, Mokhzani is a businessman and had played an active role in United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), and at one time serving as the Youth's Wing treasurer. As of 2006, Mokhzani was an UMNO delegate of one of the constituencies in Kedah, but has since lain dormant in his political activities. In May 2008, he followed his father's footsteps to quit UMNO, after 22 years as a member of the Sungai Layar Hujung branch of UMNO.

Mokhzani Mahathir

In June 2019, Mokhzani resigned from all positions in Opcom Group due to "personal reasons".

Mokhzani Mahathir

Personal life

Mokhzani is currently married to Mastisa Mohamed, a businesswoman. Together they have five children, and currently reside in Kuala Lumpur.

Personal fortune

Mokhzani has been listed as the 14th richest person in Malaysia by Forbes Asia with an estimated net worth of US$685 million in 2012. Mokhzani was also the chairman of the Sepang International Circuit.

Honours

: Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – Tan Sri (2014) : Knight Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (DSDK) – Dato' (2001)

References

External links

The Person

The son rises from father's shadow

Mahathir fails to become a delegate

Politik Negeri Kedah

Interview for Majalah Dewan Ekonomi January 2008

People from Kedah

Malaysian Muslims

Malaysian people of Malay descent

Malaysian people of Minangkabau descent

Malaysian people of Indian descent

Malaysian people of Malayali descent

Mahathir Mohamad family

Living people

Malaysian businesspeople

Former United Malays National Organisation politicians

Children of prime ministers of Malaysia

Commanders of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia

1962 births