Malaysian education icon Abdul Rahman dies at 84


PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian education sector has lost one of its greatest icons, Tan Sri Dr Abdul Rahman Arshad (pic), who dedicated close to 60 years of his life to the field and was known for his determination to speak truth to power.

Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), in a statement, said its pro-chancellor died of old age, at 84, at his residence in Ampang at about 10.45am yesterday.

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