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Tunku Abdul Rahman dominated the politics of the independent Malaya (which became Malaysia in 1963), and led the Alliance to landslide wins in the 1959, and 1964 general elections. He not only served as the first prime minister of Malaya but also as its foreign minister. The formation of Malaysia was one of his greatest achievements.
Ungku Zeti Akhtar binti Ungku Abdul Aziz (born 27 August 1947) was the 7th Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, Malaysia's central bank. She served as Governor from 2000 to 2016, and was the first woman in the position and at 16 years, the longest to hold the position.
Abdul Rahman in 1937. Born at Seri Menanti on August 24, 1895, [1] he was the second son of Tuanku Muhammad ibni Tuanku Antah, first Yang di-Pertuan Besar of modern Negeri Sembilan and seventh Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Seri Menanti (1888–1933) by his second wife, Tunku Puan Chik.
The Tugu Negara (Jawi: توݢو نݢارا ) is a national monument that commemorates those who died in Malaysia's struggle for freedom, principally against the Japanese occupation during World War II and the Malayan Emergency, which lasted from 1948 until 1960. It is located in the Federal capital, Kuala Lumpur.
Azah is also among the first women in Malaysia to publish books and children's songs through her own company, 'Akaz'. [ 4 ] Azah Aziz attended the Asia-Pacific Women's Writers Conference in East West Center, Honolulu, Hawaii (1972), Afro-Asian Women Symposium in Alexandria, Egypt, in conjunction with the International Women's Day (1975).
Parliament of Malaysia; Year Constituency Candidate Votes Pct Opponent(s) Votes Pct Ballots cast Majority Turnout 1969: P100 Johore Bahru Timor, Johore: Hussein Onn 12,565: 63.59%: Lee Ah Meng 7,193 36.41% 20,767 5,372 72.29% 1974: P109 Sri Gading, Johore: Hussein Onn Unopposed 1978: Hussein Onn 19,761: 89.06%: Hassan Hussein 2,427
Tun Dr. Ismail bin Abdul Rahman (Jawi: إسماعيل بن عبدالرحمن; 4 November 1915 – 2 August 1973) was a Malaysian politician who served as the second Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia from September 1970 to his death in August 1973.
Malaysian National Laureate (Malay: Sasterawan Negara) are individuals who were awarded the Laureate for their contributions to Malay literature. List of recipients for the Malaysian National Laureate