Abdul Razak Hussein
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Tun Haji Abdul Razak bin Dato' Hussein was a Malaysian lawyer and politician who served as the second prime minister of Malaysia from 1970 until his death in 1976. He also served as the first deputy prime minister of Malaysia from 1957 to 1970. He is referred to as the Father of Development.
Abdul Razak, c. 1960s
Deputy Prime Minister Razak greeting New Zealand Prime Minister Walter Nash in 1960.
Deputy Prime Minister Razak with U.S. President John F. Kennedy in the White House, 1961
Deputy Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak with US President John F. Kennedy at the White House in 1961
Prime Minister of Malaysia
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The prime minister of Malaysia is the head of government of Malaysia. The prime minister directs the executive branch of the federal government. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong appoints the prime minister as a member of Parliament (MP) who, in his opinion, is most likely to command the confidence of a majority of MPs. The Prime Minister is usually the leader of the party winning the most seats in a general election.
Prime Minister of Malaysia
The prime minister's office at Perdana Putra, Putrajaya
Image: Aankomst Prins Abdoel Rahman op Ypenburg, Bestanddeelnr 911 8186 (cropped 3to 4)
Image: Tun Abdul Razak Universiti (4to 3)