Abdul Rahman Abbas
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In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Abbas is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Abdul Rahman. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Abdul Rahman bin Abbas (born 15 April 1938) is a Malaysian politician who had served as the 7th Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang from 1 May 2001 to 30 April 2021. He is a former politician from the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO). Abdul Rahman was first appointed to the governorship by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in May 2001 and was reappointed six times, in 2005, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017 for a total of 20 years, thus becoming the longest-serving governor in Malaysian history.[1]
Quick Facts 7th Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang, Chief Ministers ...
Abdul Rahman Abbas | |
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عبدالرحمن عبّاس | |
7th Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang | |
In office 1 May 2001 – 30 April 2021 | |
Chief Ministers | Koh Tsu Koon (2001–2008) Lim Guan Eng (2008–2018) Chow Kon Yeow (2018–2021) |
Preceded by | Hamdan Sheikh Tahir |
Succeeded by | Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak |
6th Speaker of the Penang State Legislative Assembly | |
In office 21 October 1990 – 4 April 1995 | |
Preceded by | Ooi Ean Kwong |
Succeeded by | Yahaya Abdul Hamid |
Member of the Penang State Legislative Assembly for Bertam | |
In office 1977–1995 | |
Preceded by | Ahmad Badawi Abdullah |
Succeeded by | Hilmi Abdul Rashid |
Personal details | |
Born | Abdul Rahman bin Abbas (1938-04-15) 15 April 1938 (age 86) Permatang Rambai, Kepala Batas, Penang, Straits Settlements |
Citizenship | Malaysian |
Political party | UMNO |
Spouse | Toh Puan Dato' Seri Utama Hajah Majimor binti Shariff |
Residence | Seri Mutiara |
Alma mater | University of Malaya |
Profession | Teacher |
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