Cultivating Tun Razak’s legacy for the future 


Tun Abdul Razak Hussien

ON Jan 14, 2026, Malaysia will mark the 50th anniversary of my father’s passing. For many, Tun Abdul Razak Hussien (pic) remains a figure etched in stone, a name on a building, a face on a monument or a chapter in a history book.

So, as we reach this half-century milestone, it is timely to reflect on how Tun Razak’s legacy should best serve the nation.

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