Abdul Rahim Ishak
Abdul Rahim Ishak (25 July 1926 – 18 January 2001), also known as Encik Rahim, was a Singaporean politician and journalist. The youngest brother of
Early life
Born 25 July 1926 in Singapore, Abdul received his education at King Edward VII School in
Career and personal life
Abdul served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary first to the United Arab Republic in 1968, to Yugoslavia, Ethiopia, and Lebanon in 1969, and to Indonesia from 1974 to 1979. He became an envoy to New Zealand in July 1981, succeeding Lee Khoon Choy.[2] He succeeded Chan Keng Howe as High Commissioner to New Zealand officially on 12 July 1981.[1] His spouse Cik Mawan Wajid Khan was the president of the Siglap Women's Association.[2] They had six children; they had at least one daughter, Lily Zubaidah Rahim.[3]
Later life and death
Abdul retired from his political career in 1987 and was rarely seen in public.[4] In December 2000, he was hospitalised for treatment.[5] He died on 18 January 2001 from an unspecified illness. Many leaders in Asia offered their condolences.[6]
References
- ^ a b "RAHIM TO LEAVE FOR NEW ZEALAND TODAY". The Straits Times. 11 July 1981. p. 1.
- ^ a b "RAHIM IS NEW ENVOY TO JAKARTA". The Straits Times. 6 November 1974. p. 7.
- ^ Akmar, Shamsul (19 December 2000). "Meritocracy comes under attack". The New Straits Times.
- ISBN 9814155632.
- ^ "Mantan Menteri Negara Kanan Rahim Ishak tenat di hospital". Berita Harian (in Malay). 5 December 2000. p. 2.
- ^ "Tributes pour in from leaders". The Straits Times. 19 January 2001. p. 4.