Wan Martina

Wan Martina binti Wan Yusoff is a Malaysian medical practitioner and a politician who has been a Senator since 2021. She was elected a Senator by the Kelantan State Legislative Assembly on 24 August 2021 after being nominated by the Menteri Besar Ahmad Yakob.[1][2] She has replaced Asmak Husin, whose term ended by 30 June.[1][2] Prior to entering politics, she was the Chairman of Kelantan Prosperous Women Association (WANIS), as well as the Deputy Chairman of Dakwah Travel Mission Association (MKD).[1][2]

In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Wan Yusoff is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Wan Martina. The Arabic-derived word "bin" or "binti"/"binte", if used, means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Yang Berhormat Senator Dr. Hajah
Wan Martina binti Wan Yusoff
وان مرتينا وان يوسف
Senator
Elected by the
Kelantan State Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
24 August 2021
Serving with
Mohd Apandi Mohamad (until 2023)
Nik Abduh (since 2023)
MonarchsAbdullah
(2019–2024)
Ibrahim
(2024)
Prime MinisterIsmail Sabri Yaakob
(2021–2022)
Anwar Ibrahim
(2022–2024)
Personal details
BornMalaysia
CitizenshipMalaysian
Political partyMalaysian Islamic Party
Other political
affiliations		Perikatan Nasional
OccupationMedical practitioner, politician

References
  1. "Dr Wan Martina dipilih sebagai Senator wakili Kelantan". 24 August 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  2. "Kelantan State Assembly elects Dr Wan Martina as senator". 24 August 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.


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