Syed Razak Syed Zain Barakbah
Yang Berbahagia Dato' Seri Haji Syed Razak Syed Zain Barakhbah SSDK AMN KMN | |
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8th Menteri Besar of Kedah | |
In office 11 December 1999 – 22 December 2005 | |
Monarch | Abdul Halim |
Preceded by | Sanusi Junid |
Succeeded by | Mahdzir Khalid |
Constituency | Kubang Rotan |
Personal details | |
Born | Syed Razak bin Syed Zain Barakhbah 22 August 1944 Kubang Rotan, Kuala Kedah, Kedah |
Citizenship | Malaysian |
Political party | United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) |
Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) |
Spouse(s) | Rashidah Mardrian |
Children | 5 |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Businessman |
Syed Razak bin Syed Zain Barakhbah (born 22 August 1944) is a Malaysian politician. He is a member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), a component party in Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition. He was the Menteri Besar of Kedah from 11 December 1999 to 22 December 2005.[1][2]
Early life[]
Syed Razak is a successful bumiputera entrepreneur in business. His success can be considered comparable to the non-Malay entrepreneurs. His integrity in business caused him to be entrusted to lead the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kedah Malay (DPPMMK) since 1986 again. Through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kedah Malay (DPPMMK), Syed Razak, trying desperately to bring Bumiputera businessmen towards commercial and industrial community in line with the objectives of Wawasan 2020 to make Malaysia a developed nation.
Honours[]
- Malaysia :
- Officer of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (KMN)
- Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (AMN)
- Kedah :
- Knight Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (DSDK) - Dato' (1990)
- Knight Grand Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (SSDK) – Dato' Seri (2003)[3]
- Member of the Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa (DMK) – Dato' Seri Utama (2005)[4]
- Malacca :
- Grand Commander of the Order of Malacca (DGSM) – Datuk Seri (2004)[5]
References[]
- ^ "Y.A.B DATO SERI HAJI SYED RAZAK BIN SYED ZAIN". Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Kedah.
- ^ "Syed Razak denies he's stepping down as MB". The Star (Malaysia). 16 April 2005. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ "Sultan of Kedah's Honours List". The Star (Malaysia). 20 January 2003. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ "SEMAKAN PENERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN BINTANG DAN PINGAT".
- ^ "SEMAKAN PENERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN BINTANG DAN PINGAT".
- 1944 births
- Living people
- People from Kedah
- Malaysian people of Malay descent
- Malaysian Muslims
- United Malays National Organisation politicians
- Members of the Kedah State Legislative Assembly
- Malaysian politician stubs