Najib Tun Razak

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About Najib Tun Razak

Dato' Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak (born July 23, 1953, in Kuala Lipis, Pahang) is a Malaysian politician, who has been the country's Deputy Prime Minister since January 7, 2004. Najib is a member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), and is currently the Deputy President of the party.

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Najib is the eldest son of Tun Abdul Razak, the second Prime Minister of Malaysia, and a nephew of Tun Hussein Onn, the third PM. He was first elected to the Dewan Rakyat, representing the parliamentary constituency of Pekan, at the age of 23 in an uncontested election after the death of his father. In his career, Najib has held a variety of ministerial portfolios (the first at the age of 32), culminating in the post of Minister of Defence before being chosen as the deputy PM by Abdullah Badawi.
Najib holds the title of Orang Kaya Indera Shahbandar of Pahang. His second wife is Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor with whom he has three sons, Nizar (born 1978), Nazifuddin and Norashman, and two daughters, Puteri Norlisa and Nooryana Narjawa. Tengku Puteri Zainah Tengku Eskandar is Najib's first wife with whom he has 3 children.

Najib had his primary and secondary education at St. John's Institution, Kuala Lumpur. He also attended Malvern College, Worcestershire, England and subsequently attended the University of Nottingham.

In 1987, as UMNO Youth Chief, Najib defended special Malay privileges in a speech where he vowed to bathe the keris (Malay dagger) with Chinese blood. Shortly afterwards, the government launched a crackdown on extremist elements, termed Operation Lalang, although Najib was not detained. At the same rally, banners were hoisted carrying phrases such as "revoke the citizenship of those who opposed the Malay rulers", "May 13 has begun" (referring to the May 13 racial riots in 1969), and "soak it (the keris) with Malaysian Chinese blood".

He had a close aide, Abdul Razak Baginda, who was involved in a high-profile murder case of a Mongolian the woman, Altantuya Shaaribuu.

He recently declared that Malaysia has, "never been secular because being secular by Western definition means separation of the Islamic principles of in the way we govern the country.”

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  2. Hindraf calls for merit-based education system

    Explore Article Free Malaysia Today (Jul 16 2010) Human Rights

    ...ious origins to enhance the country’s human capital,” he added. He was commenting on Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak's announcement at last weekend MIC general assembly that Indian students who score 9A+ in the SPM w... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Unesco   United Malays National Organization   UN Human Rights Council

  3. Outlawed Hindraf to hold inaugural convention

    Explore Article Free Malaysia Today (Jun 8 2010) Human Rights

    ...nting under the draconian Internal Security Act in December 2007. They were released last year when Najib Tun Razak took office as the country’s sixth prime minister on April 3, 2009. The most famous Hindraf face an... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Malaysia   P. Waythamoorthy   Najib Tun Razak

  4. High illiteracy at entry points in Tamil schools

    Explore Article Free Malaysia Today (Apr 9 2010) Human Rights

    ..., Tabika, and Permata kindergartens largely to benefit one race. He pointed out that Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak’s wife, Rosmah Mansor, had been utilising millions to operate all Malay Muslim Permata kindergarten... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Malaysia   P. Uthayakumar   Najib Tun Razak

  5. Islamic bigotry grips Malaysia

    Explore Article The Pioneer > Online Edition (Jan 14 2010)

    ...titution gave the Herald the “constitutional right” to call god Allah. However, when Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak intervened, the court issued a stay order. Militant Muslims have been mustering their forces since ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   United Malays National Organization   Mrs Indira Gandhi   Malaysia

  6. Hindu temple faces demolition in Malaysia

    Explore Article India Business Blog (Dec 11 2009)

    ...ep. 7 (ANI): Malaysian Hindu Sanggam Council president R.S. Mohan Shan has called on Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak to intervene in the Shah Alam city's temple relocation issue. "Both the PM and the Mentri Besar (Ta... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Malaysia   Zambry Abd Kadir   Khalid Ibrahim

  7. The Myth Of A Moderate Malaysia

    Explore Article news.id.msn.com (Sep 1 2009)

    ...ria-minded, approve of the acts of boorishness committed in the name of their faith. Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has ordered police to take action against the Shah Alam protesters, and members of parliament have ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Revathi Masoosai   America   Malaysia

  8. The Myth Of A Moderate Malaysia

    Explore Article news.ph.msn.com (Sep 1 2009)

    ...ria-minded, approve of the acts of boorishness committed in the name of their faith. Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has ordered police to take action against the Shah Alam protesters, and members of parliament have ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Revathi Masoosai   Malaysia   Sweden

  9. The Myth Of A Moderate Malaysia

    Explore Article news.my.msn.com (Sep 1 2009)

    ...ria-minded, approve of the acts of boorishness committed in the name of their faith. Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has ordered police to take action against the Shah Alam protesters, and members of parliament have ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Revathi Masoosai   America   Malaysia

  10. The Myth Of A Moderate Malaysia

    Explore Article forbes.com (Aug 31 2009) Human Rights

    ...ria-minded, approve of the acts of boorishness committed in the name of their faith. Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has ordered police to take action against the Shah Alam protesters, and members of parliament have ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Argentina   Sam Harris   Sweden

  11. Malaysian Indian to be tried for sedition

    Explore Article news.smashits.com (Aug 3 2009) Human Rights

    ...wo years, they were released before completing their jail terms earlier this year by Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak who said it was 'a gesture of conciliation'. A court had returned Uthayakumar his passport to enabl... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   R. Sivarasa   Malaysia   Hindu Rights Action Force

  12. Malaysian Indian to be tried for sedition

    Explore Article Kuala Lumpur News.Net (Aug 3 2009) Human Rights

    ...wo years, they were released before completing their jail terms earlier this year by Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak who said it was 'a gesture of conciliation'. A court had returned Uthayakumar his passport to enabl... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   R. Sivarasa   Malaysia   Hindu Rights Action Force

  13. Malaysian Indian to be tried for sedition

    Explore Article Kyrgyzstan News.Net (Aug 3 2009) Human Rights

    ...wo years, they were released before completing their jail terms earlier this year by Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak who said it was 'a gesture of conciliation'. A court had returned Uthayakumar his passport to enabl... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   R. Sivarasa   Malaysia   Hindu Rights Action Force

  14. Malaysian Indian to be tried for sedition

    Explore Article Malaysia Sun (Aug 3 2009) Human Rights

    ...wo years, they were released before completing their jail terms earlier this year by Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak who said it was 'a gesture of conciliation'. A court had returned Uthayakumar his passport to enabl... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   R. Sivarasa   Malaysia   Hindu Rights Action Force

  15. Malaysian Indian leader to be tried for sedition

    Explore Article The Times of India (Aug 3 2009) Human Rights

    ...wo years, they were released before completing their jail terms earlier this year by Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak who said it was "a gesture of conciliation". A court had returned Uthayakumar his passport to enabl... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   R. Sivarasa   Malaysia   Hindu Rights Action Force

  16. Malaysian Indian to be tried for sedition

    Explore Article Mangalorean.Com (Aug 3 2009) Human Rights

    ...wo years, they were released before completing their jail terms earlier this year by Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak who said it was "a gesture of conciliation". A court had returned Uthayakumar his passport to enabl... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   R. Sivarasa   Malaysia   Hindu Rights Action Force

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