Latt Shariman Abdullah

Latt Shariman Abdullah was the Special Function Officer to Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia and Minister of Finance.[1] Latt Shariman is also the UMNO Kuala Kedah Division Chief.[2]

Yang Berbahagia Datuk

Latt Shariman Abdullah
Special Function Officer To Dato' Seri Najib Bin Tun Abdul Razak
Assumed office
25 June 2004

MCKK alma mater

Datuk Latt is one of the alumnus from the prestigious Malay College Kuala Kangsar MCKK.[3]

Involvement in rugby

Latt is active in the sport of rugby and frequently organize rugby matches especially in the state of Kedah. In Kedah, there is a rugby trophy named after him. Currently the SAHOCA or SULTAN Abdul Hamid Old Collegians Association rugby team is holding the trophy and is the defending champion.[4]

Fisherman insurance scheme

Fisherman in Kuala Kedah, lead a dangerous life. Previously, most of them went to the sea without any insurance. The risk are not only to their safety, but also to their family on land if something bad were to happen to them. Latt, with the help of the federal government, introduced fisherman insurance that will protect the fisherman and their families.[5]

Helping the Hatyai bomb victims

He was the officer in charged with coordinating with the victims of the 2012 Hatyai bombings. The government of Malaysia donated 459,000 baht Thai Baht approximately Ringgit Malaysia 45,900. to the next of kin of the victim.[1]

References
  1. Adzman, Noor (2012-04-02). "Compensation for families of Hatyai bomb victims - Top News - New Straits Times". Nst.com.my. Retrieved 2013-10-12.
  2. "Archives | The Star Online". Thestar.com.my. 2012-01-26. Retrieved 2015-02-23.
  3. "Archives | The Star Online". Thestar.com.my. 2008-02-17. Retrieved 2015-02-23.
  4. "Archives | The Star Online". Thestar.com.my. 2012-12-05. Retrieved 2015-02-23.
  5. "Fishermen thankful for govt financial aid - General - New Straits Times". Nst.com.my. 2013-01-22. Retrieved 2013-10-12.


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