Abdul Rahman Abbas
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 |
| 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 15 April 1938 Seri Mutiara |
| Alma mater | University of Malaya |
| Profession | Teacher |
Abdul Rahman bin Abbas (born 15 April 1938) is a
Early life
Tun Abdul Rahman studied at Permatang Sintok Malay School in
Political career
Abdul Rahman joined UMNO 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
Yang di-Pertua Negeri
Abdul Rahman was appointed
Honours & titles of Abdul Rahman Abbas
He has been awarded :[3]
Titles
He holds currently the title of "Tun Dato' Seri Utama" by combination of his highest Federal Malaysian title "Tun" (SMN) and his highest Penang title "Dato' Seri Utama" (DUPN).
In other states of Malaysia, a similar combination between his highest Federal Malaysian title "Tun" (SMN) and his local highest title may be used. Example : Tun Datuk Seri Panglima in Sabah.
Honours of Penang
- As 7th Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang(since 1 May 2001)
- Order of the Defender of State :
Member (DJN)
Companion (DMPN) – Dato'
Knight Grand Commander (DUPN) – Dato' Seri Utama- Grand Master[4]
- Order of the Defender of State :
Honours of Malaysia
Malaysia :
Grand Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (SMN) – Tun (2001)
Federal Territory (Malaysia) :
Grand Knight of the Order of the Territorial Crown (SUMW) – Datuk Seri Utama (2021)[5][6]
Kedah :
Member of the Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa (DMK) – Dato' Seri Utama (2007)
Sabah :
Grand Commander of the Order of Kinabalu (SPDK) – Datuk Seri Panglima
Sarawak :
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak (DP) – Datuk Patinggi
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Honours & titles of Majimor binti Shariff
Yang Amat Berbahagia Toh Puan Dato' Seri Utama Hajah Majimor binti Shariff has been awarded :[7]
Titles
She holds currently the title of "Toh Puan Dato' Seri Utama" by combination of the female form "Toh Puan" connected to her husband's highest Federal Malaysian title "Tun" (SMN) and her highest Penang title "Dato' Seri Utama" (DUPN)
Honours of Penang
- As wife of the 7th Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang(since 1 May 2001) :
- Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Defender of State (DUPN) with title Dato’ Seri Utama
References
Citations
- ^ a b "Tun Abdul Rahman reappointed Penang Yang di-Pertua Negeri | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
- ^ "Abdul Rahman Takes Oath as Penang YDP For Fourth Term". Bernama. 2011-04-30. Archived from the original on 2011-05-02. Retrieved 2011-04-30.
- ^ List of Malay rulers with orders details
- ^ decorations of Penang : Order of the Defender of State founded in 01/08/1967
- Berita Harian (in Malay). Archivedfrom the original on 2021-02-01. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ Hadir, Shawaliah (2021-02-01). "Tengku Zafrul antara 6 penerima Darjah Kebesaran Pangkat Pertama sempena Hari WP". MalaysiaGazette (in Malay). Retrieved 2021-02-01.
- ^ List of Malay consorts of rulers with details of orders
Sources
- "Biografi" (in Malay). Penang State Government. Archived from the original on 14 May 2011. Retrieved 2011-04-30.