Syed Razak Syed Zain Barakbah

Syed Razak bin Syed Zain Barakhbah (born 22 August 1944) 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]

In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Syed Zain Barakhbah is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Syed Razak. The Arabic-derived word "bin" or "binti"/"binte", if used, means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Yang Berbahagia Dato' Seri Haji
Syed Razak Syed Zain Barakhbah
SSDK AMN KMN
8th Menteri Besar of Kedah
In office
11 December 1999 – 22 December 2005
MonarchAbdul Halim
Preceded bySanusi Junid
Succeeded byMahdzir Khalid
ConstituencyKubang Rotan
Personal details
Born
Syed Razak bin Syed Zain Barakhbah

(1944-08-22) 22 August 1944
Kubang Rotan, Kuala Kedah, Kedah
CitizenshipMalaysian
Political partyUnited Malays National Organisation (UMNO)
Other political
affiliations		Barisan Nasional (BN)
Spouse(s)Rashidah Mardrian
Children5
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionBusinessman

Early life

Syed 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.

Honours

References
  1. "Y.A.B DATO SERI HAJI SYED RAZAK BIN SYED ZAIN". Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Kedah.
  2. "Syed Razak denies he's stepping down as MB". The Star (Malaysia). 16 April 2005. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
  3. "Sultan of Kedah's Honours List". The Star (Malaysia). 20 January 2003. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
  4. "SEMAKAN PENERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN BINTANG DAN PINGAT".
  5. "SEMAKAN PENERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN BINTANG DAN PINGAT".
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