Tun Razak's legacy 50 years on: From commemoration to cultivation for Malaysia's future


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

For most Malaysians today, 1976 is no longer a lived memory but a historical reference point. 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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