Option 1
The Tun Razak Foundation was established in 1976 as a national tribute to Malaysia’s second Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak bin Hussein. Following his passing on 14 January 1976, there was a shared conviction across the nation that his legacy should be honoured not only in memory, but through a living institution that would continue his life’s work in nation-building, unity, and social progress.
From its inception, the Foundation was conceived as a matter of national importance. Its establishment involved the highest levels of government, Parliament, and the monarchy – reflecting the profound impact of Tun Razak’s leadership on Malaysia’s development.
An initial foundation was launched on 20 February 1976. In March of the same year, the Government consolidated all related initiatives into a single national foundation to ensure clarity of purpose, coherence, and effective governance. In July 1976, the Tun Razak Foundation Bill was debated and passed unanimously by Parliament, and on 28 October 1976, the Foundation was formally incorporated under Parliamentary Act 178 following Royal Assent.
Today, the Tun Razak Foundation serves as a platform for cultivating values-based leadership – translating the principles of Tun Razak’s legacy into action for an evolving world.
Option 2
The Tun Razak Foundation was established in 1976 as a national tribute to Malaysia’s second Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak bin Hussein. Following his passing on 14 January 1976, there was a shared conviction across the nation that his legacy should be honoured not only in memory, but through a living institution that would continue his life’s work in nation-building, unity, and social progress.
From its inception, the Foundation was conceived as a matter of national importance. Its establishment involved the highest levels of government, Parliament, and the monarchy – reflecting the profound impact of Tun Razak’s leadership on Malaysia’s development.
An initial foundation was launched on 20 February 1976. In March of the same year, the Government consolidated all related initiatives into a single national foundation to ensure clarity of purpose, coherence, and effective governance. In July 1976, the Tun Razak Foundation Bill was debated and passed unanimously by Parliament, and on 28 October 1976, the Foundation was formally incorporated under Parliamentary Act 178 following Royal Assent.
Today, the Tun Razak Foundation serves as a platform for cultivating values-based leadership – translating the principles of Tun Razak’s legacy into action for an evolving world.
YB Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah at the launch of the initial foundation, accompanied by a young Nazir Razak.
The Foundation is guided by five statutory objectives inspired by Tun Abdul Razak’s vision for Malaysia and the wider world, which continue to shape its work today.
