Abdul Razak Hussein
Tun Abdul Razak bin Hussein Al-Haj (March 11, 1922 - January 14, 1976) was the second Prime Minister of Malaysia, ruling from 1970 to 1976.
Tun Razak was the Prime Minister responsible in setting up Barisan Nasional, which is the ruling coalition of political parties that have held power in Malaysia till today, taking over from its predecessor, the Alliance. He is also renowned for launching the Malaysian New Economic Policy (MNEP).
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