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TUN ABDUL RAZAK MEMORIAL

The memorials is dedicated to Malaysia’s second Prime Minister, the late Tun Abdul Razak bin Dato’ Hussein. It houses some of the late his personal effects, memorabilia, documents, Library materials and artifacts including gifts, souvenirs and mementos that Tun Abdul Razak received in his lifetime. It offers the visitor a life experience of the Tun Abdul Razak’s.

The Tun Abdul Razak Memorial provides facilities such as Library, Research Room, Information Centre and Souvenir Shop for the visitors. Tun Abdul Razak Memorial, Jalan Perdana, Kuala Lumpur is located in the vicinity of the National Mosque, National Planetarium, National Museum and the Bird's Park.

The Sri Taman Building was converted into the Tun Abdul Razak Memorial to commemorate this contributions towards the nation. The Tun occupied this building from 1962 to the day he passed away.

DATE
TIME
23rd July 2008
09:00-12:00

ATTIRE : Casual

Source : http://www.arkib.gov.my/abdulrazak.htm

Tun Abdul Razak Bin Dato' Hussain

Tun Abdul Razak bin Dato' Hussain was the second Prime Minister of Malaysia. He was born in Pulau Keladi, Pahang 11 March 1922. Tun Abdul Razak was a pragmatic leader who had made immense contributions to the nation. The impact of his ideas can be seen in the Education Policy, based on the Razak Report 1956 in the Rural Development Policy and the New Economic Policy. He also mended ties between the races after the May 13th incident and forward a coalition, the National Front in 1974.

  In the area of international relations, Tun Abdul Razak formulated a pragmatic foreign affair policy which was very affective in assuring security and stability within the country and South East Asia.Tun conceptualized a Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality (ZOPFAN), a concept that was incorporated in the Kuala Lumpur Declaration of 1971.Tun Abdul Razak passed away on 14th January 1976 at 54. His death was a great loss to the country. The epithet "Father of Development" reflects the Tun's commitment to the nations' growth and development.