Abdul Rahman Abbas
Abdul Rahman Abbas | |
|---|---|
| عبدالرحمٰن عبّاس | |
Abdul Rahman in 2020 | |
| 7th Governor of Penang | |
| In office 1 May 2001 – 30 April 2021 | |
| Chief Ministers | Koh Tsu Koon (2001–2008) Lim Guan Eng (2008–2018) Chow Kon Yeow (2018–2021) |
| Preceded by | Hamdan Sheikh Tahir |
| Succeeded by | Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak |
| 6th Speaker of the Penang State Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 21 October 1990 – 4 April 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Ooi Ean Kwong |
| Succeeded by | Yahaya Abdul Hamid |
| Constituency | Bertam |
| In office 1977–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Ahmad Badawi Abdullah |
| Succeeded by | Hilmi Abdul Rashid |
| Constituency | Bertam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Abdul Rahman bin Abbas 15 April 1938 Permatang Rambai, Kepala Batas, Penang, Straits Settlements |
| Citizenship | Malaysia |
| Political party | United Malays National Organisation |
| Spouse | Majimor Shariff |
| Alma mater | University of Malaya |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Teacher |
Abdul Rahman bin Abbas (born 15 April 1938) is a Malaysian politician and teacher who had served as the 7th Governor of Penang from 1 May 2001 to 30 April 2021. He is a former politician from the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO). Abdul Rahman was first appointed to the governorship by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in May 2001 and was reappointed six times, in 2005, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017 for a total of 20 years, thus becoming the longest-serving governor in Malaysian history.