Syed Razak bin Syed Zain Barakhbah (22 August 1944–8 March 2023) 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]
Syed Razak Syed Zain Barakhbah | |
|---|---|
| سيد رزاق سيد زين بارکبه | |
| 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 |
| Member of the Kedah State Legislative Assembly for Kubang Rotan | |
| In office 25 April 1995 – 8 March 2008 | |
| Preceded by | constituency created from Alor Janggus |
| Succeeded by | Mohd Nasir Mustafa (PR–PAS) |
| Majority | 3,773 (1995) 1,985 (1999) 7,941 (2004) |
| Member of the Kedah State Legislative Assembly for Pengkalan Kundor | |
| In office 3 August 1986 – 25 April 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Jamaluddin Lebai Bakar |
| Succeeded by | Mohd Jamil Md Idross |
| Majority | 1,894 (1986) 1,165 (1990) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Syed Razak bin Syed Zain Barakhbah 22 August 1944 Kubang Rotan, Kuala Kedah, Kedah, Japanese occupation of Malaya |
| Died | 8 March 2023 (aged 78) Sungai Petani, Kedah |
| Resting place | Masjid Nurul Ehsan Muslim Cemetery, Kubang Rotan, Kuala Kedah, Kedah. |
| Citizenship | Malaysian |
| Political party | United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) |
| Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) |
| Spouse | Toh Puan Syarifah Hamidah Syad Hamid |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Businessman |
Early life
editSyed 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.
Death
editSyed Razak died on 8 March 2023, at age of 79 due to health problem. He was buried at Masjid Nurul Ehsan Muslim Cemetery, Kubang Rotan, Kuala Kedah.[3]
Election results
edit| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | N12 Pengkalan Kundor | Syed Razak Syed Zain Barakbah (UMNO) | 8,329 | 56.41% | Halim Arshat (PAS) | 6,435 | 43.59% | 15,224 | 1,894 | 71.42% | ||
| 1990 | Syed Razak Syed Zain Barakbah (UMNO) | 8,527 | 53.57% | Phahrolrazi Zawawi (PAS) | 7,362 | 46.43% | 16,254 | 1,165 | 74.63% | |||
| 1995 | N16 Kubang Rotan | Syed Razak Syed Zain Barakbah (UMNO) | 8,482 | 64.30% | Muhamad Yusof Husin (PAS) | 4,709 | 35.70% | 13,474 | 3,773 | 72.28% | ||
| 1999 | Syed Razak Syed Zain Barakbah (UMNO) | 7,905 | 57.18% | Kasim Mat Isa (PAS) | 5,920 | 42.82% | 14,190 | 1,985 | 74.79% | |||
| 2004 | Syed Razak Syed Zain Barakbah (UMNO) | 14,468 | 68.91% | Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (PKR) | 6,527 | 31.09% | 21,415 | 7,941 | 78.36% | |||
Honours
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Malaysia :
Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (AMN) (1979)
Officer of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (KMN) (1984)
Kedah :
- Justice of the Peace (JP) (1986)[6]
Knight Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (DSDK) – Dato' (1990)[6]
Knight Grand Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (SSDK) – Dato' Seri (2000)[6]- Dato' Seri Setia DiRaja (2003)[7]
Member of the Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa (DMK) – Dato' Seri Utama (2005)[8]
Malacca :
Grand Commander of the Exalted Order of Malacca (DGSM) – Datuk Seri (2004)[9]
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References
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ "Bekas MB Kedah Syed Razak meninggal dunia" [Former MB Kedah Syed Razak passed away]. Astro Awani. 8 March 2023.
- ^ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 10 May 2013. Percentage figures based on total turnout, excluding informal votes.
- ^ "Malaysia General Election". undiinfo Malaysian Election Data. Malaysiakini. Retrieved 4 February 2017. Results only available from the 2004 election.
- ^ a b c "Carian Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat". eservices.kedah.gov.my.
- ^ "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".
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