My Father's Notes
Tunku Abdullah ibni Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman
Tunku Abdullah ibni Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman
1941
1993
1944
1995
1959
2003
1988
2008
2 May 1925 ~ 20 Aug 2008
2 May 1925 ~ 20 Aug 2008
The memorable events of his life... as gathered from his notes.
The memorable events of his life... as gathered from his notes.
Highlights of Events
Highlights of Events
HIGHLIGHTSEVENTS IN TUNKU ABDULLAH'S LIFE22 April 1946 - Married Tunku ZaharahNovember 1946 to November 1947 - Raffles College, SingaporeJanuary 1948 to October 1948 - Private Tutor in LondonOctober 1948 to May 1951 - Glasgow UniversityNovember 1951 - Returned to Malaysia2 February 1952 - Joined Malayan Administrative Service12 February 1958 12 to August 1963 - Malayan Civil Service, until resignation1956 to 1972 - President, Malaysian Association Youth Clubs1966 to 1972 - President, Malaysian Youth Council1972 to 1978 - President, Asian Youth Council1964 to 1974 - Member of Parliament1964 - Started business in alcoholic beverages and served as director in a few companies.March 1958 - Divorced Tunku ZaharahApril 1958 - Visit U.S.A. (met Donald Stephens)6 August 1959 - Married Ho Yuzin30 March 1966 - Divorced Ho Yuzin30 March 1966 - Married Kathyrn Heather Babara Martin20 February 1970 - Divorced Kathyrn Martin21 April 1973 - Married Chesterina Sim Zecha12 January 1991 — Divorced Chesterina10 August 1991 - Married Yuko Oshima4 November 1996 — Divorced Yuko Oshima25 April 1997 — Married Rozeeta
( M ) ( D ) YrsZaharah 22. 4.46 - . 3.59 12.11Yuzin 6. 8.59 30. 3.66 6.7Kathy 30. 3.66 20. 2.70 3.11Chesterina 24. 4.73 12. 1.91 17.9Yuko 10. 8.91 4.11.96 4.3Rozeeta 25. 4.97 - -
Career Events
Career Events
EVENTS IN TUNKU ABDULLAH'S LIFE2nd May 1925 Born at Kuala Pilah's Women's HospitalJanuary 1933 Government English School, Kuala PilahApril 1936 Malay College, Kuala KangsarJanuary 1943 Japanese Technical School, SerembanMay 1943 Japanese Training Centre, SingaporeJuly 1943 Kokusai Gakuyukai, Tokyo (Japanese Language)April 1944 Agricultural College, MiyazakiJune 1945 Fukuoka High School15th December 1945 Arrived Singapore - homeNovember 1946 Enter Raffles College, Singapore (Economics Dept.)4th October 1948 Course in Public Administration at Glasgow University (stayed at MacLay Hall, 17, Park Terrace)May 1951 Obtained Diploma in Public Administration2nd February 1952 Joined Malayan Administrative Service stationed at Kuala PilahMay 1952 Assistant State Secretary II Seremban1953 Chief Secretary Office, Kuala Lumpur (Service Branch)Early 1954 Honorary Secretary M.A.Y.C.Mid 1954 Assistant Supervisor of Federation ElectionsMarch 1956 Malay Officer, Kuala LumpurJune 1956 Malay Officer, Kuala SelangorEnd 1956 President M.A.Y.C. October 1956 Deputy Superintendent of Census (Fed. of Malaya)
- 2 -August 1957 Civilian ADC to the Yang DiPertuan Agong12th February 1958 Promoted to Malayan Civil ServiceEnd February 1958 Assistant State Secretary II, Kuantan10th September 1959 Leader Youth Goodwill Mission to Japan10th January 1960 District Officer KuantanAugust 1960 District Officer, Ulu SelangorOctober 1961 Leader at International Rural Youth Conference at New Delhi1962 International Rural Youth Committee Meeting at CairoOctober 1962 Assistant Secretary Ministry of Works, Posts and Telecoms12th August 1963 Resigned from Malayan Civil Service, joined MacLeod, Kamil & Co.25th April 1964 Elected to Parliament (appointed Assistant Party Whip)July 1964 Malaysian Delegate to W.A.Y. at Amherst, U.S.A. May 1965 Secretary General Kongress Ekonomi BumiputraNovember 1965 Leader Malaysian Delegation to Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in New ZealandJune 1966 Elected President M.Y.C.August 1966 Leader Malaysian Delegate to W.A.Y. in TokyoAugust 1967 Attended W.A.Y. Seminar in HollandApril 1968 Re-elected President M.Y.C.September 1968 Attended Youth Policy Seminar organised by W.A.Y. in Vienna10th May 1969 Re-elected to ParliamentAugust 1969 Leader Malaysian Delegation to W.A.Y. Assembly at Leige and elected to Executive Committee.
- 3 -May 1970 Attended W.A.Y. Executive Committee Meeting in BrusselsJune 1970 Re-elected President M.Y.C.April 1971 Stepped down as President M.A.Y.C. after 17 yearsJune 1971 Attended W.A.Y. Executive Committee Meeting in Brussels14th August 1972 Elected President A.Y.C.20th August 1972 Attended W.A.Y.. Assembly in ManchesterApril 1974 Did not stand for Parliament (after 10 years)29th May 1976 Attended A.Y.C. Seminar in ColomboAugust 1976 Re-elected President of A.Y.C.9th November 1977 To Tokyo (A.Y.C. Exco)
Personal & Career Events
Personal & Career Events
EVENTS IN TUNKU ABDULLAH'S LIFE2nd May, 1925 Born at Kuala Pilah's Women's HospitalJanuary 1935 Government English School, Kuala PilahApril 1936 Malay College, Kuala KangsarJuly 1936 CircumcisedSeptember 1936 Visit Thailand1941 Deputy Head Boy Malay CollegePresident - Geographical SocietyCaptain - Sulaiman HouseSchool Certificate - Obtained Grade 2December 1941 Japanese OccupationJanuary 1943 Japanese Technical School, SerembanMay 1943 Japanese Training Centre, Singapore21st June 1943 To Japan by "Awamaru"28th June 1943 Landed at Moji, JapanJuly 1943 Kokusai Gakuyukai, Tokyo (Japanese Language)April 1944 Agricultural College, MiyazakiApril 1945 Tokyo (nearly bombed)June 1945 Fukuoka High SchoolJuly 1945 Bombed out at Fukuoka15th August 1945 V.J.-Day Escaped to Kyoto1st September 1945 Public Relations Officer, U.S. Sixth Army H.Q., at Kyotolst November 1945 Left Fukushima for Manila by U.S.S. "Audrain" Manila 3 daysMid November 1945 For Hongkong by H.M. Aircraft carrier "Vindex" stayed 3 weeksEarly Dec. 1945 For Shanghai by H.M. Troopship "Lothian" stayed 2 days15th December 1945 Arrived Singapore - home22nd April 1946 Married Tunku Zaharah at Sri Menanti.November 1946 Enter Raffles College, Singapore (Economics Dept)lst January 1947 Son Iskandar was born at Women's Hospital, Kuala Pilah5th November 1947 For U.K. by S.M.N. "Oranje" (calling at Colombo, Aden, Port Said)21st November 1947 Arrive Southampton and to London - 28, Collinghan Gardens, Earls Court.28th December 1947 Moved to No: 7, Onslow Avenue, Richmond17th January 1948 Moved to Matson House, 48, Sheen Rd, Richmond19th June 1948 Moved to Courtlands, No: 44, Church Rd, Richmond2/...
Note: Pages 1 ~ 4 was typewritten using one manual typewriter. Presumably typewritten after Aug'71 (the last event date).
- 2 -4th October 1948 To Glasgow - Course in Public Administration at Glasgow University (stayed at MacLay Hall, 17, Park Terrace)lst November 1948 Moved to 4, Marywood Square, S.1.,27th March 1949 Zaharah and Iskandar arrived.May 1951 Obtained Diploma in Public Administration12th June 1951 Joined Father in London28th August 1951 (to 3rd September 1951) Toured Holland and France19th October 1951 Voyage home by "Carthage"November 1951 Train derailed by Communists Bandits near TampinDecember 1951 Interviewed by Shell Co., for a job2nd February 1952 Joined Malayan Administrative Service stationed at Kuala PilahMay 1952 Assistant State Secretary II Seremban28th September 1952 Daughter Marinah Ashraf born at Hose Road, Seremban.1953 Chief Secretary Office, Kuala Lumpur (Service Branch)Early 1954 Honorary Secretary M.A.Y.C.Mid 1954 Assistant Supervisor of Federation ElectionsMarch 1956 Malay Officer, Kuala Lumpur30th April 1956 Son Kamil Ikram born at Istana Persinggahan, Kuala LumpurJune 1956 Malay Officer, Kuala Selangor .End 1956 President M.A.Y.COctober 1956 Deputy Superintendent of Census (Fed. of Malaya)August 1957 Civilian ADC to the Yang DiPertuan Agong12th February 1958 Promoted to Malayan Civil ServiceEnd February 1958 Assistant State Secretary II, KuantanMarch 1958 Divorced ZaharahApril 1958 Toured Japan and U.S.6th August 1959 Married Ho Yuzin10th September 1959 Leader Youth Goodwill Mission to Japan10th January 1960 District Officer Kuantan1st April 1960 Father passed awayAugust 1960 District Officer, Ulu Selangor17th September 1960 Son Ya'acob born at Bungsar Hospital, Kuala Lumpur1960 Appointed as Tunku Panglima Besar20th August 1961 Son Yahya born at Kuala Kubu Bharu HouseOctober 1961 Leader at International Rural Youth Conference at New Delhi3/...
M.A.Y.C. = Malaysian Association Youth Clubs
- 3 -1962 International Rural Youth Committee Meeting at CairoOctober 1962 Assistant Secretary Ministry of Works, Posts and TelecomsMay 1963 (to July 1963) Round the World Tour, visited Thailand, Formosa, Japan, U.S.A., U.K, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Egypt and Pakistan12th August, 1963 Resigned from Mal. Civil Service, joined MacLeod, Kamil & Co.,September 1963 Director - Central Sugar Limited29th October 1963 Director - San Holdings Ltd. a8th November 1963 Director - National Construction Co LtdNovember 1963 Director - McDonald Industries (M) Ltd5th December 1963 Director - MacLaine Watson Co. Ltd3rd December 1963 Director - Skt Kewangan Melayu Raya Bhd27th December 1963 Director - City Investments Co. Ltd7th April 1964 Formed Skt Anika Kemajuan Ltd25th April 1964 Elected to Parliament (appointed Assistant Party Whip)1964 Director - Duncan, Gilbey & Matheson (M) Sdn Bhd27th July 1964 Director - Skt Matahari LtdJuly 1964 Malaysian Delegate to W.A.Y. at Amherst, U.S.A.24th October 1964 Son Abdul Halim was born at Assunta Hospital, Petaling Jaya.March 1965 Visited London - Europe1st April 1965 Director - Malayan Cement Ltd3rd May 1965 Formed T. Abdullah Mahathir & Co.,May 1965 Secretary General Kongress Ekonomi BumiputraOctober 1965 Visited New York & Washington, Madrid, and LondonOctober 1965 Visited HongkongNovember 1965 Leader Malaysian Delegation to Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in New ZealandFebruary 1966 Visited Hongkong30th March 1966 Divorced Ho Yuzin30th March 1966 Married Kathyrn Heather Babara MartinApril 1966 Visited New Zealand and AustraliaJune 1966 Elected President M.Y.C.August 1966 Leader Malaysian Delegate to W.A.Y. in TokyoOctober 1966 Visited Japan and TaipeiDecember 1966 Visited New Zealand and Australia14th April 1967 Brother Tuanku Munawir passed away4/...
M.Y.C. = Malaysian Youth CouncilW.A.Y. = World Assembly of Youth
- 4 -May 1967 Visited Medan, Sumatra29th June 1967 Director, Malaysia Ve-Tsin Mfg. Bhd6th August 1967 Daughter Soraya Dakhlah was born at Govt. Maternity Hospital, Kuala LumpurAugust 1967 Attended W.A.Y. Seminar in HollandApril 1968 Re-elected President M.Y.C.September 1968 Attended Youth Policy Seminar organised by W.A.Y. in ViennaOctober 1968 Visited Australia and New Zealand22nd December 1968 Bought and moved to 11, Jalan Natesa, KL10th May 1969 Re-elected to Parliament11th June 1969 Director, Malaysia Borneo Finance Corporation BhdAugust 1969 Leader Malaysian Delegation to W.A.Y Assembly at Leige and elected to Executive Committee. Visited London, Denmark and Germany20th February 1970 Divorced Kathyrn Martin2nd April 1970 Met Chesterina Sim Zecha for the first time ©May 1970 Attended W.A.¥. Executive Committee Meeting in Brussels - Visited Germany and LondonJune 1970. Visited Japan and Korea - Expo' 70June 1970 Re-elected President M.Y.C.26th July 1970 Son Iskandar married Maneesah binti Ahmad29th July 1970 Chairman of Len Omnibus Co. BhdJuly 1970 Chesterina visited KL (3 weeks)December 1970 Chesterina visited KL (3 weeks)March 1971 Director, Mitra Kenchana (M) Sdn BhdApril 1971 Stepped down as President M.A.Y.C. after 17 years5th April 1971 Managing Director, Skt. Amanah Belia Sdn BhdApril 1971 Managing Director, Skt Anika Kilat Sdn BhdJune 1971 Attended W.A.Y. Executive Committee Meeting in Brussels - visited London (with Chesterina) and to Nijmegen, Stuttgart and Munich.August 1971 Visited London, Munich & Cognac region, visited Bali5/...
7th WAY 18~28/08/1969 in Liège
- 5 -September 1971 Resigned as Director, Skt Matahari LtdSeptember 1971 Ceased to be Director of McDonald Industries (M) LtdSeptember 1971 Visited JakartaOctober 1971 Chesterina visited KL (3 months)22nd January 1972 Engaged to Chesterina16th April 1972 To Hongkong and CantonJuly 1972 Visited Ghana, Uganda and Kenya (1st DGM Conference in Kumasi)14th August 1972 Elected President A.Y.C.20th August 1972 Attended W.A.Y. Assembly in Manchester visited Germany and Holland19th November 1972 Chesterina arrived in Malaysia permamently18th February 1973 Visited Hongkong with Chesterina2nd March 1973 Visited Indonesia with Chesterina21st April 1973 Married Chesterina at Sri Menanti (Wedding of the Century) Honeymoon in Cameron HighlandsAugust 1973 Moved to Sri Melewar, 20, Lorong 5/21C, P. Jaya.19th September 1973 Melewar Holdings Sdn Bhd was formed8th December 1973 Chairman of Malaysia Borneo Finance Corpn (M) BhdApril 1974 Did not stand for Parliament (after 10 years)1974 Visited Japan and Korea7th June 1974 Melewar Trading Corporation Sdn Bhd was formed11th July 1974 Chairman of Bina Citra Sdn BhdMay 1975 Visited Tahiti, Peru, Argentina & Brazil with Chesterina1st May 1975 Melewar Group Office moved to Wisma Central1st July 1975 Executive Director & Chairman of Executive Board of M.B.FSeptember 1975 Visited MoscowNovember 1975 Visited Japan, Korea & Hongkong with Chesterina31st December 19795 Antara Insurance Development Sdn Bhd was formed16th January 1976 2nd DGM International Conference - K.L.11th April 1976 Marinah Ashraf married Zulkifli29th May 1976 Attended AYC Seminar in ColomboJune 1976 Visited Europe with ChesterinaAugust 1976 Re-elected President of AYCOctober 1976 Visited Europe with T. Shahabuddin (including Budapest)25 -31 Oct 1976 Visited Japan with Chesterina24th November 1976 Dr. Adnan Khashoggi's visit to K.L.December 1976 Visited Australia and New Zealand with Chesterina
Note: Page 5 used a different typewriter from pages 1 to 4. Presumably typewritten after Dec'79 (the last event date).
Tunku Abdullah consolidated his business ventures into a conglomerate under the name of "Melewar" Group or Corporation. In 1988, a Silver Jubilee Corporate book was commissioned to promote the business. The introductory section contains some details of his early life.
THE MELEWAR CORPORATION 1963 1988
Twenty-five years is a long time. But it only appears so when one is looking ahead, with every year seen as a hurdle to be cleared. In retrospect, the years flow all too quickly like water under a bridge.
Published by The Melewar Corporation BerhadPrinted by Percetakan Jiwabaru Sdn Bhd3
Twenty-five years is a long time. But it only appears so when one is looking ahead, with every year seen as a hurdle to be cleared. In retrospect, the years flow all too quickly like water under a bridge.
Published by The Melewar Corporation BerhadPrinted by Percetakan Jiwabaru Sdn Bhd3
PREFACEThis book was prepared in commemoration of 25 years of my participation in business for the ultimate benefit of my family. In celebration of this milestone, The Melewar Group organised various activities in the month of August 1988 to take advantage of the auspiciousness of the figure 8 in the year of the dragon (a Chinese belief that has gained wide acceptance among the business community). It has been a long experience, with happy "ups" and serious "downs" — stumbling, tumbling, groping but always fighting to achieve success in the most competitive business world of Malaysia; against many odds, particularly in the first few years before the New Economic Policy was even thought of, straight out of Government Civil Service without experience, knowledge and guidance in the world of business; literally toil, sweat and tears (not blood) but to come out of it all is the most exhilirating feel-ing. So my advice to my Bumiputra friends is never to give up. At the worst of times, do not feel dejected, instead take it up as a challenge and look into other areas to rehabilitate yourself. Always move with con-fidence, and believe positively that Allah is with those who help themselves. You will succeed through your own efforts and this is most gratifying.4
This book is dedicated to the very many managers and working groups over the 25 years serving with dedication and loyalty, including the very few who did well at first but played me out in the end! I can in fact count the latter group only in the fingers of one hand — but to the many other thousands I feel indeed grateful and thankful for their support and complete trust in me. To my family I hand over what I have achieved —some of course with many problems still to be solved. But then problems must be faced as a chal-lenge — then only can you achieve greater heights. This book is therefore to be read with so many problems and solutions as an invisible background, but it does give the Melewar Story of 25 years.Y.A.M. TUNKU ABDULLAH IBNI ALMARHUM TUANKU ABDUL RAHMAN, DKYR, PPT.5
This book is dedicated to the very many managers and working groups over the 25 years serving with dedication and loyalty, including the very few who did well at first but played me out in the end! I can in fact count the latter group only in the fingers of one hand — but to the many other thousands I feel indeed grateful and thankful for their support and complete trust in me. To my family I hand over what I have achieved —some of course with many problems still to be solved. But then problems must be faced as a chal-lenge — then only can you achieve greater heights. This book is therefore to be read with so many problems and solutions as an invisible background, but it does give the Melewar Story of 25 years.Y.A.M. TUNKU ABDULLAH IBNI ALMARHUM TUANKU ABDUL RAHMAN, DKYR, PPT.5
When Tunku Abdullah chose the name Melewar for what he knew would grow into an established corporation, he was invoking the heritage left to him by his royal forefathers. In 1773, the inhabitants of nine provinces of what is now called Negeri Sembilan, invited a prince from Minangkabau in West Sumatra to rule over them.11
The people who lived there were Minangkabau, a proud and business-minded people from West Sumatra. In time, they saw the need for the unification of the nine provinces and discovered a ruler in Raja Melewar. Thus began the history and glory of Negeri Sembilan and all her sons. In modern times, Raja Melewar's descendants have found expression in the fields of business and industry, bringing to the forefront their shining talent as businessmen and leaders. Tunku Abdullah's royal brother is the present ruler of Negeri Sembilan.12
Below: Tunku Abdullah at the age of sixteen —middle row, second from left. A group photo of the Boy Scouts of the Kuala Kangsar Malay College, 1941. Tunku Abdullah was a student in this school from 1936 —1941. Prior to that, his primary education was in the Kuala Pilah Govt. English School, Negeri Sembilan, now known as Tuanku Mohamed School.13
Below: Tunku Abdullah at the age of sixteen —middle row, second from left. A group photo of the Boy Scouts of the Kuala Kangsar Malay College, 1941. Tunku Abdullah was a student in this school from 1936 —1941. Prior to that, his primary education was in the Kuala Pilah Govt. English School, Negeri Sembilan, now known as Tuanku Mohamed School.13
Even from his youth, Tunku Abdullah was clearly earmarked for a destiny of achievements. From the Malay College, he was sent to Japan for his college education during the Second World War. When the war ended, he went under private tutelage in London, England and then pursued further studies in public administration at Glasgow University, Scotland.14
A group photograph of the Kuala Kangsar Malay College students. The man in the dark robe is the famous Headmaster, HR Carey; the late Tun Razak, seated second from left; His Royal Highness Tuanku Jaafar, Tunku Abdullah's elder brother, seated far right; and Tunku Abdullah standing first row, second from right.15
A group photograph of the Kuala Kangsar Malay College students. The man in the dark robe is the famous Headmaster, HR Carey; the late Tun Razak, seated second from left; His Royal Highness Tuanku Jaafar, Tunku Abdullah's elder brother, seated far right; and Tunku Abdullah standing first row, second from right.15
"In Japan, I learnt discipline, punctuality and resilience. More than that, the military training I went through taught me strength of character and courage. It was an important part of my youth and I still hold very dear some of the memories from that time."16
September, 1943. A group photograph of Malaysian students and a lecturer at the International Language Institute in Tokyo, Japan. Tunku Abdullah is standing, second from left. The subjects taught were Japanese language, history, culture and military training for strength and physical fitness as well as for strength of character. His experiences in Japan played a major part in moulding his character.
Climbing Mount Aso in Kyushu, Japan, 1944. This was an expedition from the Miyazaki Agricultural College Tunku Abdullah was studying at as part of their education and training in Japan. Standing, third from left, is Tunku Abdullah's Forestry lecturer whom, according to Tunku Abdullah, played an important part in his "growth" in Japan. Tunku Abdullah is in foreground, right.17
September, 1943. A group photograph of Malaysian students and a lecturer at the International Language Institute in Tokyo, Japan. Tunku Abdullah is standing, second from left. The subjects taught were Japanese language, history, culture and military training for strength and physical fitness as well as for strength of character. His experiences in Japan played a major part in moulding his character.
Climbing Mount Aso in Kyushu, Japan, 1944. This was an expedition from the Miyazaki Agricultural College Tunku Abdullah was studying at as part of their education and training in Japan. Standing, third from left, is Tunku Abdullah's Forestry lecturer whom, according to Tunku Abdullah, played an important part in his "growth" in Japan. Tunku Abdullah is in foreground, right.17
The opportunities made available to him for his varied and diverse educational background were augmented by his joining the Malayan Civil Service on his return. As fate would have it, his life's training would take him onto higher levels and greater opportunities. His final post was as a senior official with a ministry in the Federal Government; and friends he made in the service of Government have contributed much in paving Melewar's way.18
War-time Japan. This group photograph of Tunku Abdullah and other selected students from the then Malaya was taken in Tokyo, 1943. From left to tight — (top row) the late Nik Yusuf, the late Bostam Kurshi, the late Hashim Naemat (bottom row) the late Syed Omar, Raja Shaeran, Tunku Abdullah, the late Syed Mansor and Raja Nong Chik. The late Nik Yusuf and the late Syed Omar died in the Hiroshima Atom Bomb attack on August 6, 1945. Tunku Abdullah considered himself lucky as he was then studying at the agricultural college in Miyazaki and survived the bombing. Food, however, was scarce and Tunku Abdullah and other students had to go round villages begging for food for six months prior to the end of the war, and of one point, for two whole months, all there was to eat was pumpkin morning, day and night.19
War-time Japan. This group photograph of Tunku Abdullah and other selected students from the then Malaya was taken in Tokyo, 1943. From left to tight — (top row) the late Nik Yusuf, the late Bostam Kurshi, the late Hashim Naemat (bottom row) the late Syed Omar, Raja Shaeran, Tunku Abdullah, the late Syed Mansor and Raja Nong Chik. The late Nik Yusuf and the late Syed Omar died in the Hiroshima Atom Bomb attack on August 6, 1945. Tunku Abdullah considered himself lucky as he was then studying at the agricultural college in Miyazaki and survived the bombing. Food, however, was scarce and Tunku Abdullah and other students had to go round villages begging for food for six months prior to the end of the war, and of one point, for two whole months, all there was to eat was pumpkin morning, day and night.19
Even as he was pursuing a career that would prepare him for the political arena later on, he was already dis-covering, and honing, his leadership qualities in his involvement with the development of youth through the Malaysian Association of Youth Clubs and later on the Malaysian Youth Council too. In 1954, he was elected secretary to the Malaysian Association of Youth Clubs and in 1955, he became president for 19 years and later, concurrently president of Malaysian Youth Council for six years. His interest and drive in this area resulted in his being elected an executive of the World Assembly of Youth in 1969. During that time he was responsible for the establish-ment of the Asian Youth Council (AYC) with member- ship from almost all countries in Asia and was elected as its first President.20
Left: 1941 — a group photograph with students from the Penang Free School. A triumphant day for Tunku Abdullah, he scored three goals for the Kuala Kangsar Malay College football team against Penang Free School. It also proved to be the last football match for Tunku Abdullah as the war came shortly after that. Above: Tunku Abdullah's fellow students of the Kuala Kangsar Malay College Geographic Society during an excursion to Maxwell Hill, New Year's Eve, 1939. The Kuala Kangsar Malay College was then considered the 'Eton of Malaya' where all the elite children went for their education. The building in the background is the resthouse where they stayed during the visit.21
Left: 1941 — a group photograph with students from the Penang Free School. A triumphant day for Tunku Abdullah, he scored three goals for the Kuala Kangsar Malay College football team against Penang Free School. It also proved to be the last football match for Tunku Abdullah as the war came shortly after that. Above: Tunku Abdullah's fellow students of the Kuala Kangsar Malay College Geographic Society during an excursion to Maxwell Hill, New Year's Eve, 1939. The Kuala Kangsar Malay College was then considered the 'Eton of Malaya' where all the elite children went for their education. The building in the background is the resthouse where they stayed during the visit.21
In hindsight, and from the perspective of The Melewar Corporation, his education would not have been complete without his becoming a Member of Parliament for ten years. An interesting point in his political career was when he was an incumbent MP representing Rawang. He had a lot of support from Chinese voters who were in the majority in the constituency and he won in the elections even though he was a Malay candidate, subsequently becoming the Assistant Whip of the ruling party.22
Below: 1971 — an Asian Seminar on Youth Participation organized by the Asian Youth Council in Tokyo. At this convention, Tunku Abdullah spoke on the subject of cultural heritage. There is a special committee in the A.Y.C. that decides on the various topics for each seminar, which includes educational, economic, cultural and political activities in Asia vis-a-vis other continents.23
Below: 1971 — an Asian Seminar on Youth Participation organized by the Asian Youth Council in Tokyo. At this convention, Tunku Abdullah spoke on the subject of cultural heritage. There is a special committee in the A.Y.C. that decides on the various topics for each seminar, which includes educational, economic, cultural and political activities in Asia vis-a-vis other continents.23
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