Abdul Razak Hussein

Tun Haji Abdul Razak bin Dato' Haji Hussein was the second Prime Minister of Malaysia, ruling from 1970 to 1976.Tun Razak was the Prime Minister responsible in setting up Barisan Nasional, which is the ruling coalition of political parties that have held power in Malaysia till today, taking over from its predecessor, the Alliance.

He is also renowned for launching the Malaysian New Economic Policy (MNEP). Born in Pekan, Pahang on 11 March 1922, Abdul Razak is the first of two children to Dato' Hussein bin Mohd Taib and Datin Hajah Teh Fatimah bt Daud. Of aristocratic descent, Abdul Razak studied at the Malay College Kuala Kangsar.