KUALA LUMPUR, September 8 2026, The legacy of Tun Abdul Razak Hussein as the architect of national development continues to guide efforts to build a more progressive, united and prosperous Malaysia, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
He said the contributions of the second prime minister in strengthening unity, developing the national education system, eradicating poverty and uplifting rural communities continued to impact the lives of Malaysians to this day.
“Some leaders are remembered for their era, while others have thoughts and legacies that live on across generations. The late Tun Abdul Razak Hussein was a statesman who laid an immense foundation in building our nation.
“To me, that is the true legacy of a statesman, not just what was built during his era, but how his vision and struggles continue to guide future generations in building a more progressive, united and prosperous country,” he said in a Facebook post today.
Ahmad Zahid also prayed that the late leader’s contributions and dedicated service to religion, race and nation would be remembered for all time.
Known as Malaysia’s Father of Development, Tun Abdul Razak is remembered for driving national progress, unity and socio-economic growth through initiatives such as the New Economic Policy (NEP), the Green Book Programme to boost food production, and the Razak Report 1956, which formed the foundation of the national education system.
Earlier, Ahmad Zahid attended the opening of the programme to commemorate the statesman at the Tun Abdul Razak Memorial here, officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The programme was organised by the National Unity Ministry through the National Archives and the Tun Razak Foundation to preserve and elevate Tun Abdul Razak’s legacy for present and future generations.
-BERNAMA
