Syed Razak Syed Zain Barakbah


Syed Razak bin Syed Zain Barakhbah was a Malaysian politician. He is a member of the United Malays National Organisation, a component party in Barisan Nasional coalition. He was the Menteri Besar of Kedah from 11 December 1999 to 22 December 2005.

Early career

Syed Razak is a successful bumiputera entrepreneur in business. His success can be considered comparable to the non-Malay entrepreneurs. His integrity in business caused him to be entrusted to lead the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kedah Malay since 1986 again. Through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kedah Malay, Syed Razak, trying desperately to bring Bumiputera businessmen towards commercial and industrial community in line with the objectives of Wawasan 2020 to make Malaysia a developed nation.

Death

Syed Razak died on 8 March 2023, at age of 79 due to health problem. He was buried at Masjid Nurul Ehsan Muslim Cemetery, Kubang Rotan, Kuala Kedah.

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