Mohammad Najib bin Abdul Razak, commonly known as Najib Razak, has had a varied career revolving around politics.
He served as Prime Minister of Malaysia for nearly a decade, from 2009 to 2018.
As the country’s leader, he successfully led the Barisan Nasional coalition government. However, his involvement in politics extended beyond his time as Prime Minister, as he held many roles before and after his leadership.
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- Full name: Mohammad Najib bin Abdul Razak
- Stage name: Najib Razak
- Date of birth: July 23, 1953
- Age: 70 years old
- Place of birth: Kuala Lipis, Pahang.
- Nationality: Malaysian
- Occupation: Politician
- Height: 1.78m
- Parents: Abdul Razak Hussein and Rahah Noah,
- Siblings: Nazir Razak, Johari Razak, Nizam Razak and Nazim Razak
- Spouse: Rosmah Mansor and Abdul Aziz Nong Chik
- Children: Riza Aziz, Azrene Soraya, Nooryana Najwa and Mohd Norashman
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $1.04 million
Early life and education
Najib Razak, former Prime Minister of Malaysia, was born on 23 July 1953 in Kuala Lipis, Pahang.
He was raised by his parents Abdul Razak Hussein and Rahah Noah, along with four siblings Nazir Razak, Johari Razak, Nizam Razak and Nazim Razak.
He attended St. John’s Academy in Kuala Lumpur before continuing his studies at Malvern College in Worcestershire, England.
He then went on to further study at the University of Nottingham and obtained a BA in industrial economics in 1974.
Career
Razak, who had a strong passion for politics from an early age, began his political journey and became the youngest Deputy Minister at the age of 25.
Meanwhile, a seasoned politician, Najib has held several important cabinet positions in his illustrious career, including Minister of Defense, Education and Finance.
Najib has won significant popular support thanks to his dedication to economic reform and prioritizing infrastructure development.
In 2009, Najib assumed the role of Prime Minister, making grand promises to boost economic prosperity and ensure political stability in the country.
To achieve these goals, he undertook a number of initiatives, one of which was the establishment of the sovereign wealth fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
Unfortunately, the fund soon became the center of a massive corruption scandal that rocked the country, with allegations that billions of dollars were improperly diverted from the fund.
As a result, Najib faces serious charges of his alleged involvement in financial mismanagement and abuse of power.
Social media
- Facebook: Najib Razak
- Twitter name: Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak)
- Instagram handle: Najib Razak (@najib_razak)
Personal life
Najib Razak, 70, and Rosmah Mansor have been happily married since 1987. During their marriage, they have been blessed with two beautiful children, Nooryana Najwa and Mohd Norashman.
However, before marrying Najib, Rosmah was married to Abdul Aziz Nong Chik and they had two children named Riza Aziz and Azrene Soraya.
Net worth
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has publicly disclosed his assets valued at RM4.49 million, equivalent to about $1.04 million.
These assets include a variety of holdings, including real estate, vehicles, and cash. By disclosing his assets, Razak wants to provide transparency and accountability about his finances.
