Abdul Rahman Abbas
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Tun Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Abbas is the current Yang di-Pertua Negeri
(often known as Governor) of the state of Penang
, Malaysia. He is a former politician from the United Malays National Organisation
(UMNO). Abdul Rahman was appointed to the governorship by the King
in May 2001 and has since been reappointed three times, in 2005, 2009 and 2011.
and Sultan Idris Teachers College
in Tanjung Malim
before attending a teaching course at the Language Institute, Kuala Lumpur
. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts
from the University of Malaya
in 1973. After graduating, Abdul Rahman became a teacher.
after ending his career in teaching. He was an exco member of the party's Youth wing (1975 - 1979) and held the position of Kepala Batas division treasurer from 1995 to his appointment as Governor.
In 1977, Abdul Rahman was elected to the Penang State Assembly in a by-election following the death of Ahmad Badawi Haji Abdullah, the father of former prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
. During the four terms he served, Abdul Rahman was also a member of the state executive council under Chief Minister
Lim Chong Eu
. In his final term, he was elected Speaker of the State Assembly.
of Penang by Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Tuanku Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah
in May 2001 for four years. In 2005, his term was extended for another four years by Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin. He was reappointed by Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin in 2009 and 2011.
Yang di-Pertua Negeri
The Yang di-Pertua Negeri is the official title of the ceremonial heads of state of the Malaysian states without hereditary rulers, namely Penang, Malacca, Sabah and Sarawak...
(often known as Governor) of the state of Penang
Penang
Penang is a state in Malaysia and the name of its constituent island, located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia by the Strait of Malacca. It is bordered by Kedah in the north and east, and Perak in the south. Penang is the second smallest Malaysian state in area after Perlis, and the...
, Malaysia. He is a former politician from the United Malays National Organisation
United Malays National Organisation
The United Malays National Organisation, is Malaysia's largest political party; a founding member of the National Front coalition, which has played a dominant role in Malaysian politics since independence....
(UMNO). Abdul Rahman was appointed to the governorship by the King
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the head of state of Malaysia. The office was established in 1957 when the Federation of Malaya gained independence....
in May 2001 and has since been reappointed three times, in 2005, 2009 and 2011.
Early life
Tun Abdul Rahman studied at Permatang Sintok Malay School in Kepala BatasKepala Batas
The following towns are named Kepala Batas:*Kepala Batas, Penang, in Penang*Kepala Batas, Kedah, in Kedah...
and Sultan Idris Teachers College
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
University Pendidikan Sultan Idris or UPSI is a public university in the town of Tanjung Malim, Perak in Malaysia. First established in 1922 as a teachers college, it is one of the oldest functioning institutions of higher learning in Malaysia.-History:...
in Tanjung Malim
Tanjung Malim
Tanjung Malim is a town in the state of Perak, Malaysia. It is approximately north of Kuala Lumpur via the North-South Expressway. It lies on the Perak-Selangor state border, with Sungai Bernam serving as the natural divider....
before attending a teaching course at the Language Institute, Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from the University of Malaya
University of Malaya
The University of Malaya is located on a campus near the centre of Kuala Lumpur, and is the oldest university in Malaysia. It was founded in 1905 as a public-funded tertiary institution...
in 1973. After graduating, Abdul Rahman became a teacher.
Political career
Abdul Rahman joined UMNOUnited Malays National Organisation
The United Malays National Organisation, is Malaysia's largest political party; a founding member of the National Front coalition, which has played a dominant role in Malaysian politics since independence....
after ending his career in teaching. He was an exco member of the party's Youth wing (1975 - 1979) and held the position of Kepala Batas division treasurer from 1995 to his appointment as Governor.
In 1977, Abdul Rahman was elected to the Penang State Assembly in a by-election following the death of Ahmad Badawi Haji Abdullah, the father of former prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
Tun Abdullah bin Haji Ahmad Badawi is a Malaysian politician who served as Prime Minister from 2003 to 2009. He was also the President of the United Malays National Organisation , the largest political party in Malaysia, and led the governing Barisan Nasional parliamentary coalition...
. During the four terms he served, Abdul Rahman was also a member of the state executive council under Chief Minister
Chief Minister of Penang
The Chief Minister of the State of Penang is the head of the executive branch of the government in the Malaysian state of Penang. The Chief Minister is appointed by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri, from the State Legislative Assembly.-List of Chief Ministers:...
Lim Chong Eu
Lim Chong Eu
Tun Dato' Seri Dr. Lim Chong Eu was a Malaysian politician who served as the second Chief Minister of Penang for a record 21 years. He was also the founding president of Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia, a member of the ruling coalition Barisan Nasional. He was termed the "Architect of Modern...
. In his final term, he was elected Speaker of the State Assembly.
Yang di-Pertua Negeri
Abdul Rahman was appointed Yang di-Pertua NegeriYang di-Pertua Negeri
The Yang di-Pertua Negeri is the official title of the ceremonial heads of state of the Malaysian states without hereditary rulers, namely Penang, Malacca, Sabah and Sarawak...
of Penang by Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the head of state of Malaysia. The office was established in 1957 when the Federation of Malaya gained independence....
Tuanku Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah
Salahuddin of Selangor
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Al-Haj ibni Hisamuddin Alam Shah Al-Haj was the eleventh Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia and eighth Sultan of Selangor.-Early life:...
in May 2001 for four years. In 2005, his term was extended for another four years by Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin. He was reappointed by Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin in 2009 and 2011.