Abdul Rahman Arshad

Tan Sri Panglima Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Arshad (27 November 1936 - 16 August 2020) was a Malaysian academician, educator and diplomat. He served as the Pro-Chancellor of the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and has been widely known as the national education icon.[1][2]

In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Arshad is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Abdul Rahman.
Tan Sri Panglima Dr.

Abdul Rahman Arshad
Born(1936-11-27)November 27, 1936
Kampung Air Limau, Masjid Tanah, Malacca, Straits Settlements (now Malaysia)
DiedAugust 16, 2020(2020-08-16) (aged 83)
Taman Ampang Utama, Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia
OccupationAcademician, educator, diplomat
Spouse(s)Noor Hayati Mohamed
Children3

Early life

Arshad was born in Kampung Air Limau, Masjid Tanah, Malacca and received his early education in his home state and later pursued his studies at the University of Malaya (UM).[1] He then went on to study at the University of Singapore, the University of Reading, the New Zealand College of Administrative Staff, Harvard Business School and completed his philosophy doctorate (PhD) at the University of East London.[1]

Career

Arshad's academic career began as a teacher at the Malay College Kuala Kangsar, and then he was appointed the Deputy Director of Education in Penang, Kedah and Kelantan.[1] He went on to hold his last position as Director General of Education before officially retiring in 1991. After his retirement, he was appointed to multiple positions including Education Consultant at Bank Negara Malaysia.[1] He has also served as a diplomat in Morocco, the Philippines and Thailand.[1] He was appointed the Pro-Chancellor of UiTM on 15 December 2002 along with other five fellows.[1]

From 2014 to 2016, he was appointed by Muhyiddin Yassin when the latter held the position of Deputy Prime Minister to be the Chairman of the National Education Advisory Council (MPPK).[1]

Death

Arshad died on 16 August 2020 at the age of 83 at his residence in Taman Ampang Utama, Ampang District, Selangor[1] due to old age, exactly three months prior to what would have been his 84th birthday.[3] His remains were laid to rest in his hometown in Masjid Tanah, Malacca; He is survived by his widow, Puan Sri Noor Hayati Mohamed and three children.[4][5]

References
  1. Umavathi Ramayah (16 August 2020). "Tokoh pendidikan, Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Arshad meninggal dunia" (in Malay). Astro Awani. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  2. Rebecca Rajaendram (17 August 2020). "Malaysian education icon Abdul Rahman dies at 84". The Star Online. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  3. "Salam Takziah... Pro-Canselor UiTM Tan Sri Dr. Abdul Rahman Arshad meninggal dunia". MStar. 16 August 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  4. Nurul Huda Husain (16 August 2020). "Jenazah Abd Rahman Arshad akan dikebumikan di Masjid Tanah, Melaka" (in Malay). Sinar Harian. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  5. "UiTM Pro-Chancellor Abdul Rahman Arshad dies". The Sun Daily. 16 August 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
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