News

Happy Birthday ‘Pak Lah’, Celebrating His 81st Birthday

Did you all know that November 26 is the date of birth for the fifth Prime Minister of Malaysia, YABhg Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi?

Today marks the 81st birthday of the former Prime Minister who is also known as ‘Pak Lah’.

Pak Lah’s birthday was also mentioned in a Facebook post by the Minister of Youth and Sports Dato ‘Sri Reezal Merican just now.

“November 26 every year is the birthday of a figure, personality, and statesman whom I have honored, namely YABhg Tun Abdullah Badawi, the 5th Prime Minister,” he said.

“Happy 81st birthday to Ayahanda Tun Abdullah Badawi,” he added.

Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is the fifth former Prime Minister to serve from 2003 to 2009. He is informally known as Pak Lah, Pak meaning ‘Uncle’, while Lah is taken from his name ‘Abdullah’.

Throughout his tenure as Prime Minister of Malaysia, he was also known as the “Father of Human Capital Development”.

Source: Dato ‘Sri Reezal Merican

Adib Mohd

Recent Posts

Step In, Stand Out, Converse Introduces Malaysia’s All Star Class of 2026

Are you ready to meet your new classmates? Converse Malaysia will bring you into a… Read More

15 hours ago

IKEA Malaysia Crowns Three Ultimate Cook-Off Champions

The heat was on and creativity was unleashed. On 4 and 5 October 2025, over… Read More

15 hours ago

Maxim E-hailing Shares Free Car Seats for Best Drivers, Pioneering Child Passenger Safety in Kuala Terengganu

Maxim E-hailing Shares Free Car Seats for Best Drivers, Pioneering Child Passenger Safety in Kuala… Read More

16 hours ago

47th ASEAN Summit? Heart-Melting Moments, Laughter and Unity in Kuala Lumpur!

On October 26, Malaysia took the spotlight as the host of the 47th ASEAN Summit.… Read More

16 hours ago

Viral Diplomacy: The Unforgettable Moments of the 47th ASEAN Summit

The 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur was more than a platform for high-level policy… Read More

19 hours ago

4 Ways Garmin Helps You Prioritise Health & Self-Care This Pinktober

Because taking care of yourself isn’t just a trend, it’s a lifestyle. October might be… Read More

1 day ago

This website uses cookies.