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The Tunku's Birthday Gift, 60 Years On

By Danial Rahman
The Author (3rd from right) with Tunku Scholars and guests at the 60th anniversary celebration. Photo Credit: Tunku Abdul Rahman Foundation.

It began with a letter

In 2007, at Saloma Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, a man handed me a letter. That man was Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, or Tok Pa — then Minister of Higher Education, and Chairman of Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman. That letter made me a Tunku Scholar.

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Danial Rahman

Danial Rahman

Danial Rahman shares insights on LinkedIn and welcomes feedback at danialrahman0330@gmail.com.

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