Tun Abdul Razak in memory
Biography of Malaysian Prime Minister
Friday, 18 October 2013
The background of Tun Abdul Razak bin Hussien
Tun Abdul Razak family
As a citizen
of Malaysia, we know that Tun Abdul Razak bin Hussien is second Prime Minister
in Malaysia. He is known as the Father of Development in Malaysia and he was
the second Prime Minister which conducts Malaysia from 1970 until 1979. He was
born in Pulau Keladi, Pekan, Pahang on March 11, 1922. Tun Abdul Razak is
the first son to Dato’ Hussien bin Mohd Taib and Hajah Teh Fatimah bt
Daud. Furthermore, he was the aristocratic descent which is the leader of
tribes in Pahang. Moreover, Tun Hussein Onn is his brother-in-law which
replaces him as the next Prime Minister which is the third Prime Minister.
Besides, his first son which is Dato’ Seri Najib Bin Abdul Razak is the sixth
Prime Minister in Malaysia after Tun Abdullah bin Ahmad Badawi in 2009. His
other sons are Datuk Ahmad Johari Razak, Mohamed Nizam, Mohamed Nazim and
Mohamed Nazir.
1. Wikipedia
2. Prime Minister Office of Malaysia
3. Official Website of the Tun Abdul Razak
Research Centre (TARRC)
4. The Tun Abdul Razak
Chair at Ohio University
5. Yayasan Tun Razak
6. Perdana Leadership
Foundation ( Yayasan Kepimpinan Perdana)
7. Blog (Tokoh Pujaanku Tun Abdul Razak)
8. Blog (Biodata Tokoh)
9. Wikipedia, Tun Abdul
Razak bin Hussien
10. Biodata Tun Abdul
Razak bin Dato’ Hussien
11. Biodata Perdana Menteri
13) Rete Lee, MSN, Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:48: 32 GMT
A leader's legacy: Tun Abdul Razak
Tun Abdul Razak Education Background
Tun Abdul Razak at Raffles College, England
Tun Abdul Razak is an
excellent student since primary school and he had shown his intelligence and
outstanding in lesson and sports. Therefore, he was chosen to further his study
at Maktab Melayu Kuala Kangsar, Perak.
After he finished his study
at Maktab Melayu Kuala Kangsar, he works with ‘Perkhidmatan Pentadbiran Tanah
Melayu’. Then, in year 1939 he was offered scholarship to further his study at
Raffles College at Singapore in year 1940. Nevertheless, his study needs to
stop during the World War II. After the end of the war, he went to
Britain in year 1974 to further his study in course of law. During he stayed in
England, he met with Tunku Abdul Rahman who is trying for the third times to
get the degree in law. Next, Tun Abdul Razak be the member of British Labour
Parties and be the member of ‘’Kesatuan Melayu United Kingdom’’ and he was
chosen to be the secretary under Tunku Abdul Rahman. Tunku Abdul Rahman is the
president of ‘’Kesatuan Melayu United Kingdom’’. In addition, he also
establishes Malayan Forum which aims to give the awareness to the children of
Malayan confederation. Then, in year 1950; he got his degree from Lincoln’s Inn
in London and he successfully completed his study in Lincoln’s Inn, London in
only 18 months.
1. Wikipedia
2. Prime Minister Office of Malaysia
3. Official Website of the Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre (TARRC)
4. The Tun Abdul Razak Chair at Ohio University
5. Yayasan Tun Razak
6. Perdana Leadership Foundation ( Yayasan Kepimpinan Perdana)
7. Blog (Tokoh Pujaanku Tun Abdul Razak)
8. Blog (Biodata Tokoh)
9. Wikipedia, Tun Abdul Razak bin Hussien
10. Biodata Tun Abdul Razak bin Dato’ Hussien
11. Biodata Perdana Menteri
13) Rete Lee, MSN, Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:48: 32 GMT
A leader's legacy: Tun Abdul Razak
Tun Abdul Razak Bin Hussien Achievements in life
Tun Abdul Razak launched the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1971
He started
to join “Perkhidmatan Awam Malaya’’ after he back to Malaysia. Then, he
appointed to be the chief of ‘’Pertubuhan Kebangsaan Melayu Bersatu (UMNO)’’.
The next two years, he works as the secretary assistant for Pahang and then in
February 1955, he is being the Chief Deputy Minister of Pahang when he is 33
years old. After he won the first ‘’Pilihan Raya Umum’’he was appointed to be
the Minister of Education. He also joined mission of February 1956 that is
chief by Tunku Abdul Rahman to London to search for Malayan independence from
British.
Next,
Tun Abdul Razak be Minister Development of Rural areas and holds the portfolio
the assistant of Prime Minister and Minister Defence of Minister. His main
achievements include the formulation of development policy known as the
"Red Book".
After the incident
of May 13, 1969, his faction in UMNO overthrew Tunku Abdul Rahman and he
declared the state of emergency and conduct by decree until 1970. On 22
September 1970, he inherited Tunku Abdul Rahman as the second Prime Minister of
Malaysia.
He became famous
especially after the launch of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1971. He and
the "second generation" of Malay politicians saw the need to handle
the economic and social inequalities that gave rise to racial antagonism. NEP
set the two basic goals, by removing the poverty and eliminating the
identification of race with economic function.
He has set
up the ‘’Barisan Nasional’’ on January 1, 1973 to replace the Alliance. He also
added that the party members to establish "National Resistance"
through political stability.
1. Wikipedia
2. Prime Minister Office of Malaysia
3. Official Website of the Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre (TARRC)
4. The Tun Abdul Razak Chair at Ohio University
5. Yayasan Tun Razak
6. Perdana Leadership Foundation ( Yayasan Kepimpinan Perdana)
7. Blog (Tokoh Pujaanku Tun Abdul Razak)
8. Blog (Biodata Tokoh)
9. Wikipedia, Tun Abdul Razak bin Hussien
10. Biodata Tun Abdul Razak bin Dato’ Hussien
11. Biodata Perdana Menteri
13) Rete Lee, MSN, Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:48: 32 GMT
A leader's legacy: Tun Abdul Razak
Tun Abdul Razak Sacrifices toward Malaysia
Tun Abdul Razak being the
second Prime Minister was on 22 September 1970 where on that time our country
faced the poverty-stricken problem and racial unity problem. Next, Tun Abdul
Razak had launched New Economy Policy and ‘’Rukun Negara’’ are caused of the
racial problem that came from the poverty of the Malays and the fragile unity.
Next, the development of the New Economy Policy that created on 1970 emphasis
on balancing between social development and economic development.
Moreover, he also created a systematic development plans through the
Development Plan of Malaysia for five years, beginning the First and Second
Malaysia Plan as a catalyst of the New Economy Policy. On the other hand, he
also give the idea of setting up the ‘’Barisan Nasional’’ after saw the tragedy
of blood on 13 May 1969 by expanding the “Parti Perikatan’’ that was taken by
him on that time to ‘’UMNO’’, ‘’MCA’’ and ‘’MIC’’.
Tun Abdul Razak was like our first Prime Minister which is Tunku Abdul Rahman.
He was very serious towards Malay Education and he established Mara Junior
Science College on 1972 that also give the opportunities almost 10% to the
other students from the other races.
References:
12. Wikipedia, Abdul Razak Hussien
1. Wikipedia
2. Prime Minister Office of Malaysia
3. Official Website of the Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre (TARRC)
4. The Tun Abdul Razak Chair at Ohio University
5. Yayasan Tun Razak
6. Perdana Leadership Foundation ( Yayasan Kepimpinan Perdana)
7. Blog (Tokoh Pujaanku Tun Abdul Razak)
8. Blog (Biodata Tokoh)
9. Wikipedia, Tun Abdul Razak bin Hussien
10. Biodata Tun Abdul Razak bin Dato’ Hussien
11. Biodata Perdana Menteri
13) Rete Lee, MSN, Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:48: 32 GMT
A leader's legacy: Tun Abdul Razak
Tun Abdul Razak bin Hussien Contributions
Tun Abdul Razak visited to China to build relationships with Republic China
He have lots of
contributions throughout his life. First, he was the chancellor of University
Science Malaysia (USM), Penang on October 4, 1997 to February 1984).
Then, he is the chairman of the Advisory Committee on Higher Education starting
from 1 November 1974 to 31 October 1976. He was also the chancellor of the
University of Malaya since February 8, 1986. On June, 30 1979, he was
award an Honorary Doctorate of Literature by the University of Malaya and then
awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws by the University Science Malaysia, Penang
on June 28, 1980. Next, on July 11, 1986, he was awarded an Honorary
Doctor of Laws by the University of Nottingham. The next 2 years, he awarded
“Honorary Chair" by Lincoln's lnn, London in 1988. He also awarded an
Honorary Doctor of Law by Gadja Mada University, Yogyakarta, lndonesia on 28
September 1990. On October 30, 1990, he awarded an Honorary Doctor of Law by
the University of Brunei Darussalam and awarded Honorary Degree by Chulalongkon
University, Bangkok, Thailand on December 19, 1990. Next,
he awarded as Honorary Member of the Royal College of Physician
of Ireland on October 2, 1991 and the last one, he awarded as
Honorary Member of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Royal College
of Surgeons of England in 1999.
1. Wikipedia
2. Prime Minister Office of Malaysia
3. Official Website of the Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre (TARRC)
4. The Tun Abdul Razak Chair at Ohio University
5. Yayasan Tun Razak
6. Perdana Leadership Foundation ( Yayasan Kepimpinan Perdana)
7. Blog (Tokoh Pujaanku Tun Abdul Razak)
8. Blog (Biodata Tokoh)
9. Wikipedia, Tun Abdul Razak bin Hussien
10. Biodata Tun Abdul Razak bin Dato’ Hussien
11. Biodata Perdana Menteri
13) Rete Lee, MSN, Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:48: 32 GMT
A leader's legacy: Tun Abdul Razak
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