Abdul Rahman bin Abbas (born 15 April 1938) is a

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who served as the 7th Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang from 1 May 2001 to 30 April 2021. He is a former politician from the

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(UMNO). Abdul Rahman was appointed to the governorship by the

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in May 2001 and was reappointed six times, in 2005, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017.

Early life

Tun Abdul Rahman studied at Permatang Sintok Malay School in Kepala Batas and Sultan Idris Teachers College in

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before attending a teaching course at the Language Institute,

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. He obtained his

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from the

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in 1973. After graduating, Abdul Rahman became a teacher.

Political career

Abdul Rahman joined

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after ending his career in teaching. He was an exco member of the party's Youth wing (1975–1979) and held the position of Kepala Batas division treasurer from 1995 to his appointment as governor. In 1977, Abdul Rahman was elected to the Penang State Assembly in a by-election following the death of Ahmad Badawi Haji Abdullah, the father of former prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. During the four terms he served, Abdul Rahman was also a member of the state executive council under

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. In his final term, he was elected Speaker of the State Assembly.

Yang di-Pertua Negeri

Abdul Rahman was appointed

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of Penang by

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Tuanku Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah in May 2001 for four years. In 2005, his term was extended for another four years by

Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail ( Jawi: توانكو سيد سراج الدين ابن المرحوم توانكو سيد ڤوترا جمال الليل; born 17 May 1943) is the 7th and current Raja of Perli ...

. He was reappointed by

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in 2009 and 2011, by Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah in 2013 and 2015, and by Tuanku Muhammad V in 2017 for another four years.

Honours & titles of Abdul Rahman Abbas

He has been awarded :List of Malay rulers
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Titles

He holds currently the title of "''Tun Dato' Seri Utama''" by combination of his highest Federal Malaysian title "''Tun''" (SMN) and his highest Penang title "''Dato' Seri Utama''" (DUPN).
In other states of Malaysia, a similar combination between his highest Federal Malaysian title "''Tun''" (SMN) and his local highest title may be used. Example : ''Tun Datuk Seri Panglima'' in Sabah.

Honours of Penang

* As 7th Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang (since 1 May 2001) **

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: ***

MY-PEN Order of the Defender of State - Member - DJN

Member (DJN) *** MY-PEN Order of the Defender of State - Companion - DMPN

Companion (DMPN) with title ''Dato’'' *** MY-PEN Order of the Defender of State - Knight Grand Commander - DUPN

Knight Grand Commander (DUPN) with title ''Dato’ Seri Utama'' *** MY-PEN Order of the Defender of State - Knight Grand Commander - DUPN

Grand Master

Honours of Malaysia

* : ** Grand Commander of the

Order of the Defender of the Realm The Most Esteemed Order of the Defender of the Realm ( ms, Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negara) is a Malaysian federal award presented for meritorious service to the country. The Order Motto are 'Dipeliharakan Allah-Pangkuan Negara' (By the Grace ...

(SMN) with title ''Tun'' * : ** MY-FED Darjah Mahkota Wilayah - Grand Knight - SUMW

Grand Knight of the

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(SUMW) with title ''Datuk Seri Utama'' (2021) * : ** MY-KED Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa (DMK)

Member of the Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa (DMK) * : ** MY-SAB Order of Kinabalu - SPDK

Grand Commander of the

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(SPDK) with title ''Datuk Seri Panglima'' * : ** Knight Grand Commander (Datuk Patinggi) of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak (DP) with title ''Datuk Patinggi''

Honours & titles of Majimor binti Shariff

Yang Amat Berbahagia Toh Puan Dato' Seri Utama Hajah Majimor binti Shariff has been awarded :List of Malay consorts of rulers
with details of orders

Titles

She holds currently the title of "''Toh Puan Dato' Seri Utama''" by combination of the female form "Toh Puan" connected to her husband's highest Federal Malaysian title "''Tun''" (SMN) and her highest Penang title "''Dato' Seri Utama''" (DUPN)

Honours of Penang

* As wife of the 7th Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang (since 1 May 2001) : ** MY-PEN Order of the Defender of State - Knight Grand Commander - DUPN

Knight Grand Commander of the

(DUPN) with title ''Dato’ Seri Utama''

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