Nabil Halimi

Muhammad Nabil bin Halimi (Jawi: محمد نبيل بن حليمي ) is a Malaysian politician from the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR). Since 2025, he has served as the Vice Chief of Angkatan Muda KEADILAN (AMK) Malaysia. He is also the Chief of the AMK Petaling Jaya Division and serves as a councillor of the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), representing Zone 21.

Early Life and Education

Muhammad Nabil bin Halimi was born and raised in Subang Jaya, Selangor. He completed his secondary education at Sekolah Menengah Sains Tuanku Munawir (SASER) in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. He subsequently attended Kolej MARA Seremban and graduated in 2016.

In the same year, Nabil enrolled at Cardiff University in the United Kingdom, where he pursued a degree in Civil Engineering. He graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering).

Upon returning to Malaysia, Nabil continued his studies at Putra Business School, where he obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Corporate Governance in 2023.

Corporate Career

Upon returning from the United Kingdom, Nabil began his professional career in the engineering sector. From 2019 to 2022, he served as Executive Assistant to the Managing Director at Consurv Technic Sdn. Bhd. During his tenure, he was involved in project management and strategic communications.

In 2022, Nabil joined Dyna Energy Sdn. Bhd. as a Project Manager, where he oversaw project implementation and managed investor relations. Since August 2024, he has served as Director of the company, leading its focus on renewable energy projects and reflecting his continued commitment to the renewable energy sector.

Service In Local Government

On 30 April 2024, Nabil was appointed as a Councillor of the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), representing Zone 18 (PJS 2 and PJS 4) for the 2024–2025 term.

As councillor, he is responsible for matters related to local development, planning, and community services within Petaling Jaya.[4][5] The appointment of new councillors was subsequently announced through official channels and social media platforms.

On 9 January 2026, Nabil was reappointed as a councillor of MBPJ for the 2026–2027 term.[7] In his second term, he serves as councillor for Zone 21 (SS5 and SS6). A swearing-in ceremony was held at Dewan Bunga Tanjung, MBPJ Headquarters in Petaling Jaya.

Arus Anak Muda

Prior to entering politics, Nabil was involved in youth activism and co-founded Arus Anak Muda, a civil

society movement focused on youth empowerment through civic education and democratic advocacy.

Through the movement, he participated in several initiatives. One of these was Projek Connect Rakyat, a fundraising campaign conducted via the KitaFund platform to support students from low-income families.[9][10]

The campaign raised RM53,500 and provided more than 100 laptops to students in Petaling Jaya who faced challenges with online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.[11][12]

He was also involved in Projek Rakyat Kenyang, a food aid initiative conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic under the #BenderaPutih movement. The initiative aimed to support vulnerable families in urban areas affected by movement restrictions.[15] It raised RM66,000, exceeding its initial target of RM15,000, and distributed 709 food boxes to low-income families in the Klang Valley.[16][17]

Nabil has also expressed support for policies such as Undi18 and automatic voter registration, which were

introduced to lower the voting age and expand electoral participation in Malaysia.

He has further advocated for increased youth representation through initiatives such as the Kempen Calon Muda campaign, which encourages greater youth participation in electoral politics.

KHIDMAT Malaysia

In addition to his involvement with Arus Anak Muda, Nabil is active in the Pertubuhan Kebajikan Hidup Masyarakat (KHIDMAT Malaysia), a non-governmental organisation focused on welfare initiatives, volunteer work, and disaster response.

As Chairman, Nabil has overseen KHIDMAT Malaysia’s implementation of various welfare and humanitarian programmes across Malaysia. In March 2023, the organisation conducted Misi Banjir Johor, which involved approximately 150 volunteers providing post-flood clean-up assistance and distributing essential aid in Batu Pahat. The mission was launched by then Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Beyond disaster relief, KHIDMAT Malaysia has organised community-based initiatives, including the Korban & Jom Rewang programme, vaccination campaigns for HPV and chickenpox, and public health screening programmes in several areas. For example, a vaccination initiative in Lembah Pantai provided over 500 free doses to residents and was officiated by then Minister of Communications Fahmi Fadzil.

In December 2024, KHIDMAT Malaysia, in collaboration with AMK Malaysia and Wanita KEADILAN, conducted Misi Banjir Kelantan. The mission deployed rescue boats, food supplies, medical assistance, and other essential aid to flood-affected communities, particularly in the Tumpat district. The initiative received coverage from several local media outlets.

Nabil has stated an intention to expand volunteer mobilisation capacity through KHIDMAT Malaysia, aiming to strengthen youth participation in disaster response and humanitarian efforts nationwide.

Political Career

Nabil began his political involvement through the youth wing of the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), known as Angkatan Muda KEADILAN (AMK). He first served at the divisional level as Deputy Chief of AMK Petaling Jaya in 2022. During the same period, he also served as Deputy Information Chief of AMK Malaysia from 2022 to 2024.

In January 2024, AMK underwent a leadership restructuring.[26] Following this, Nabil was appointed

Information Chief of AMK Malaysia, a position he held until the end of the 2025 term. In the same year, he was elected as Chief of the AMK Petaling Jaya Division for the 2025–2028 term. In 2025, he was elected Vice Chief of AMK Malaysia, becoming part of the national leadership of the organisation.

KEADILAN Elections 2025

In the KEADILAN Party elections of 2025, Nabil contested the position of Chief of the AMK Petaling Jaya Division.

He was elected to the position after securing the highest number of votes at the divisional level.

Following this, he also contested in the national AMK elections and was elected as one of the Vice Chiefs of AMK Malaysia, receiving 2,784 votes.[29] He was elected ahead of other candidates, including YB Dr. Mohammed Taufiq Johari (Member of Parliament for Sungai Petani) and YB Chiew Choon Man (Member of Parliament for Miri)

Election Results Vice Chief of AMK Malaysia 2025:

Defamation Lawsuit by Fadhli Shaari

In August 2025, Ahmad Fadhli Shaari, PAS Information Chief, sued a Letter of Demand (LOD) to, Nabil Halimi, who is the Vice Chief of Angkatan Muda Keadilan. Fadhli was asking for an apology and RM1 million.

The situation arose from a caricature that was said to have ridiculed Malaysia’s diplomatic efforts in the peace talks between Thailand and Cambodia.

Nabil confirmed that he had received the Letter of Demand and was currently going through it. He mentioned that he would consult with a lawyer before deciding on his next steps, while also emphasizing the significance of freedom of speech in a democratic society

Angkatan Muda KEADILAN (AMK) Selangor has released an official statement denouncing the actions of Fadhli Shaari, calling it an effort to stifle the voices of young people who speak out. Mohamad Shahrul Adnan, the Deputy Chief of AMK Selangor, stressed that expressing criticism is a fundamental right of citizens, not a crime. He also affirmed AMK Selangor's unwavering support for Nabil and urged Malaysians to stand against a culture of political intimidation.

KK Mart Issue and Dispute with Akmal Saleh

In March 2024, a controversy arose involving several KK Mart convenience store outlets following reports of socks bearing the word “Allah” being sold at one of its branches. The incident led to public debate, boycott calls, and reported attacks on some outlets, and received widespread media coverage in Malaysia.

Dr. Muhamad Akmal Saleh, Chief of UMNO Youth Malaysia, called for a boycott of the chain, stating that KK Mart’s actions were insensitive. His remarks prompted a range of responses from various political figures, withsome expressing concern that the situation could heighten religious and racial tensions in the country.

At the time, Nabil, then Information Chief of AMK Malaysia, criticised Akmal’s statements. He stated that religious matters should be handled carefully and investigated by the relevant authorities, rather than being politicised. He also described UMNO Youth’s approach as “throwing stones and hiding hands,” arguing that it could affect social harmony.

Criticism of Political Appointments

In May 2025, Nabil responded to criticism directed at Kamil Abdul Munim, the Prime Minister’s Political Secretary, following statements by the Centre to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) regarding alleged patronage in political appointments. Nabil stated that political involvement does not necessarily indicate a lack of qualification and emphasised the importance of merit and accountability in public appointments.

He also called for institutional reforms, including the introduction of a Political Financing Act and the reinstatement of local government elections, aimed at strengthening governance at the local level.

Addendum Decree and Political Stability

In January 2025, Najib Razak was granted leave by the Court of Appeal to challenge the validity of an alleged addendum decree, which was reported to relate to claims allowing him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.

Following the development, Nabil commented that the court decision reflected the transparency of the legal process and the functioning of Malaysia’s judicial system. He also stated that Barisan Nasional should avoid being influenced by political sentiments arising from Perikatan Nasional, and emphasised the importance of continued cooperation within the Unity Government (Pakatan Harapan–Barisan Nasional) in maintaining political and economic stability.

Collaboration with BERSIH for the Reform Agenda

In February 2024, during a BERSIH rally at Tugu Negara calling for government reforms, Nabil Halimi, then Information Chief of AMK Malaysia, expressed support for the rally. He stated that, in addition to public demonstrations, civil society groups such as BERSIH should also engage with the government to advance reform initiatives, and emphasised the importance of political stability for economic recovery and governance reform. He also expressed the view that civil society and the government should work together to address issues such as economic inequality and social justice, which he said could affect democratic governance.

Nabil also commented on several government initiatives, including the introduction of Prime Minister’s Question Time (PMQT), the enactment of anti-stalking legislation, the abolition of the mandatory death penalty, and the establishment of Parliamentary Select Committees, describing them as steps towards institutional reform.

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