In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Aziz is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Rafidah. The Arabic-derived word "bin" or "binti"/"binte", if used, means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Rafidah graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics in 1966 and a master's degree in Economics in 1970 from the University of Malaya. She then began her career as a tutor and lecturer in the Faculty of Economics, University of Malaya from 1966 to 1976.[2]
Political careerEdit
Rafidah was an active member in the Malaysian political scene, having previously been appointed as a Member of the Malaysian Parliament. She was appointed as Senator in 1974 and resigned to contest in the General Elections in 1978. She served as Member of Parliament in the Selayang Constituency (from 1978 to 1982) and Kuala Kangsar Constituency (from 1982 to 2013). She served in the UMNO Supreme Council for 38 years since winning a seat in the council in 1975. She is Malaysia's longest-serving Trade Minister, having served in that capacity from 1987 to 2008. Previously, she also hold the portfolio of Minister of Public Enterprises from 1980 to 1987 and Deputy Minister of Finance from 1977 to 1980. In 1976, she was appointed as Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Public Enterprises. Rafidah was the head of United Malays National Organisation's Woman Wing (Wanita UMNO in Malay) from 1999 to 2009, before losing out in the 2009 UMNO General Assembly election to Shahrizat Abdul Jalil after seeking re-election for another term. She is holding the title of the longest serving woman MP in Malaysia from 1978 to 2013 for 35 years.
In 2006, Rafidah was accused of corruption related to the issuance of Approved Permits (AP) for importing foreign vehicles by former Prime MinisterMahathir Mohamad in his series of criticisms against the Government of Malaysia. Mahathir had also criticised then Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's handling of the Approved Permits (AP) issue, expressing his surprise that Rafidah was still retained as a Cabinet member although two people on the list of persons issued with highest number of APs were linked to her.[3]
In March 2008, following the general election held in that month, Rafidah was dropped from cabinet, despite winning her parliamentary seat when other ministers had lost theirs. After thirty-two years in government service, and twenty years as a minister, she described herself as being "blessed and content."[4] When asked if she was saddened, she said that she wished Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi had told her earlier on not to contest the election.[5]
In 2018, she was fired from UMNO ahead of the 2018 general election which saw the failure of the party and BN to maintain the power as a ruling government for the first time in history.[1]
Post political careerEdit
Rafidah currently serves as the Non-Executive Independent Chairman and Director of AirAsia X since March 3, 2011.[6] She was also the Chairman of Supermax Corporation Berhad from June 16, 2015 until her resignation on April 16, 2018.[7]
On 5 May 2018, UMNO had announced it had fired three party veterans including Rafidah with Daim Zainuddin and Rais Yatim for supporting the opposition, Pakatan Harapan then.[1][8] However she claimed she had ceased being a member of UMNO since almost a decade ago.[9]
Rafidah was appointed one of the members Economic Action Council (EAC) by the new PH government on 11 February 2019.[10][11]
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^. Archived from the original on 6 October 2012. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
^"Rafidah Aziz to be AirAsia X's chairman". Retrieved 7 May 2018.
^"Rafidah Aziz resigns as Supermax chairman". Retrieved 7 May 2018.
^SUHAILA SHAHRUL ANNUAR and NOOR ATIQAH SULAIMAN (5 May 2018). "Daim, Rafidah, Rais sacked from Umno". New Straits Times. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
^IDA NADIRAH IBRAHIM (5 May 2018). "Can't sack me if I'm no longer a member, Rafidah tells Umno". Malay Mail. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
^"Rafidah, Jomo and banker Tay appointed to Economic Action Council". Free Malaysia Today. 11 February 2019. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
^Azura Abas (11 February 2019). "PMO announces appointment of 16 EAC members". New Straits Times. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
^"Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 14 June 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
^Afiq Ariffin, Eka Roslee (5 December 2018). "Rafidah Aziz diiktiraf Nona Superwoman of The Year 2018". Astro Awani (in Malay). Retrieved 12 May 2021.
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In this Malay name there is no family name The name Aziz is a patronymic and the person should be referred to by the given name Rafidah The Arabic derived word bin or binti binte if used means son of or daughter of respectively Rafidah binti Aziz Jawi رفيدة بنت عزيز born 4 November 1943 is a Malaysian politician who was Member of Parliament MP for the Selayang from 1978 to 1982 and Kuala Kangsar constituency from 1982 to 2013 Born in Kuala Kangsar Perak Rafidah was Minister of International Trade and Industry from 1987 to 2008 As minister she was the chairman of MATRADE beginning in 1991 She was a veteran politician from United Malays National Organisation UMNO of Barisan Nasional BN until 2018 1 Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Dato SeriRafidah AzizPMN SPMP SPMT PNBS DGSM DPMSرفيدة بنت عزيز Rafidah Aziz in 2002Minister of International Trade and IndustryIn office 27 October 1990 18 March 2008MonarchsAzlan ShahJa afarSalahuddinSirajuddinMizan Zainal AbidinPrime MinisterMahathir MohamadAbdullah Ahmad BadawiDeputyChua Jui Meng 1990 1995 Kerk Choo Ting 1995 2004 Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah 2004 2008 Mah Siew Keong 2004 2006 Ng Lip Yong 2006 2008 Preceded byHerself as Minister of Trade and IndustrySucceeded byMuhyiddin YassinConstituencyKuala KangsarMinister of Trade and IndustryIn office 20 May 1987 26 October 1990MonarchsIskandarAzlan ShahPrime MinisterMahathir MohamadDeputyKok Wee KiatPreceded byTengku Razaleigh HamzahSucceeded byHerself International Trade and Industry Sulaiman Daud Domestic Trade ConstituencyKuala KangsarMinister of Public EnterprisesIn office 29 July 1980 20 May 1987MonarchsAhmad ShahIskandarPrime MinisterHussein OnnMahathir MohamadDeputyDaud Taha 1986 1987 Preceded byAbdul Manan OthmanSucceeded byNapsiah OmarConstituencySelayangKuala KangsarWomen Chief of United Malay National OrganisationIn office 16 January 2000 26 March 2009PresidentMahathir MohamadAbdullah Ahmad BadawiPreceded bySiti Zaharah SulaimanSucceeded byShahrizat Abdul JalilIn office 24 April 1987 9 October 1996PresidentMahathir MohamadPreceded byAishah GhaniSucceeded bySiti Zaharah SulaimanMember of the Malaysian Parliament for Kuala KangsarIn office 22 April 1982 5 May 2013Preceded byYong Fatimah Mohd Razali UMNO BN Succeeded byWan Mohammad Khair il Anuar Wan Ahmad UMNO BN Majority8 556 1982 9 598 1986 7 994 1990 10 649 1995 2 774 1999 6 191 2004 1 458 2008 Member of the Malaysian Parliament for SelayangIn office 22 July 1978 21 April 1982Preceded byRosemary Chow Poh Kheng MCA BN Succeeded byRahmah Othman UMNO BN Majority21 270 1978 Personal detailsBornRafidah binti Aziz 1943 11 04 4 November 1943 age 79 Kuala Kangsar Perak Japanese occupation of Malaya now Malaysia Political partyUnited Malays National Organisation UMNO until 2018 Independent since 2018 Other politicalaffiliationsBarisan Nasional BN until 2018 Alma materUniversity of MalayaOccupationPolitician Contents 1 Early career 2 Political career 3 Post political career 4 Election results 5 Awards and recognitions 6 Honours 6 1 Honours of Malaysia 7 ReferencesEarly career EditRafidah graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics in 1966 and a master s degree in Economics in 1970 from the University of Malaya She then began her career as a tutor and lecturer in the Faculty of Economics University of Malaya from 1966 to 1976 2 Political career EditRafidah was an active member in the Malaysian political scene having previously been appointed as a Member of the Malaysian Parliament She was appointed as Senator in 1974 and resigned to contest in the General Elections in 1978 She served as Member of Parliament in the Selayang Constituency from 1978 to 1982 and Kuala Kangsar Constituency from 1982 to 2013 She served in the UMNO Supreme Council for 38 years since winning a seat in the council in 1975 She is Malaysia s longest serving Trade Minister having served in that capacity from 1987 to 2008 Previously she also hold the portfolio of Minister of Public Enterprises from 1980 to 1987 and Deputy Minister of Finance from 1977 to 1980 In 1976 she was appointed as Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Public Enterprises Rafidah was the head of United Malays National Organisation s Woman Wing Wanita UMNO in Malay from 1999 to 2009 before losing out in the 2009 UMNO General Assembly election to Shahrizat Abdul Jalil after seeking re election for another term She is holding the title of the longest serving woman MP in Malaysia from 1978 to 2013 for 35 years In 2006 Rafidah was accused of corruption related to the issuance of Approved Permits AP for importing foreign vehicles by former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad in his series of criticisms against the Government of Malaysia Mahathir had also criticised then Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi s handling of the Approved Permits AP issue expressing his surprise that Rafidah was still retained as a Cabinet member although two people on the list of persons issued with highest number of APs were linked to her 3 In March 2008 following the general election held in that month Rafidah was dropped from cabinet despite winning her parliamentary seat when other ministers had lost theirs After thirty two years in government service and twenty years as a minister she described herself as being blessed and content 4 When asked if she was saddened she said that she wished Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi had told her earlier on not to contest the election 5 In 2018 she was fired from UMNO ahead of the 2018 general election which saw the failure of the party and BN to maintain the power as a ruling government for the first time in history 1 Post political career EditRafidah currently serves as the Non Executive Independent Chairman and Director of AirAsia X since March 3 2011 6 She was also the Chairman of Supermax Corporation Berhad from June 16 2015 until her resignation on April 16 2018 7 On 5 May 2018 UMNO had announced it had fired three party veterans including Rafidah with Daim Zainuddin and Rais Yatim for supporting the opposition Pakatan Harapan then 1 8 However she claimed she had ceased being a member of UMNO since almost a decade ago 9 Rafidah was appointed one of the members Economic Action Council EAC by the new PH government on 11 February 2019 10 11 Election results EditParliament of Malaysia 12 Year Constituency Candidate Votes Pct Opponent s Votes Pct Ballots cast Majority Turnout1978 P077 Selayang Selangor Rafidah Aziz UMNO 38 627 66 65 Zainal Rampak DAP 17 357 29 95 21 270Zainuddin Karim PEKEMAS 1 973 3 40 1982 P052 Kuala Kangsar Perak Rafidah Aziz UMNO 12 159 65 27 Harikrishnan Vallappan DAP 3 603 19 34 19 156 8 556 72 19 Muhammad Harun PAS 2 867 15 39 1986 P061 Kuala Kangsar Perak Rafidah Aziz UMNO 16 196 71 05 Ab Aziz Ishak PAS 6 598 28 95 23 452 9 598 63 94 1990 Rafidah Aziz UMNO 16 548 65 92 Jamaluddin Mohd Din S46 8 554 34 08 25 926 7 994 68 84 1995 P064 Kuala Kangsar Perak Rafidah Aziz UMNO 15 393 76 44 Abdul Kahlid Mohd Nasir S46 4 744 23 56 20 989 10 649 65 56 1999 Rafidah Aziz UMNO 12 074 56 49 Asmuni Awi PAS 9 300 43 51 21 886 2 774 64 69 2004 P067 Kuala Kangsar Perak Rafidah Aziz UMNO 12 938 65 73 Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin PAS 6 747 34 27 20 184 6 191 71 09 2008 Rafidah Aziz UMNO 10 735 53 64 Khairuddin Abd Malik PAS 9 277 46 36 20 773 1 458 73 34 Awards and recognitions EditRafidah was the main recipient of the Nona Superwoman Award in 2018 13 Honours EditHonours of Malaysia Edit Malaysia Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm AMN 1973 14 Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm PMN Tan Sri 2008 15 Selangor Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown of Selangor DPMS Datin Paduka 1979 16 Perak Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Perak State Crown SPMP Dato Seri 1989 Terengganu Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Terengganu SPMT Dato 1998 Sarawak Knight Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak PNBS Dato Sri 2003 17 Malacca Grand Commander of the Exalted Order of Malacca DGSM Datuk Seri 2007 18 References Edit a b c Sadho Ram 6 May 2018 Iron Lady Rafidah Aziz And Two More UMNO Veterans Sacked For Supporting Pakatan Harapan Says com Retrieved 7 May 2018 Rafidah Aziz Executive Profile amp Biography Bloomberg www bloomberg com Retrieved 8 July 2017 Transcript of Tun Mahathir s press conference The Star 24 October 2006 M sia s Rafidah expresses hurt over cabinet departure www asiaone com Retrieved 8 July 2017 The Star Wanita Umno chief not one to sulk Archived from the original on 6 October 2012 Retrieved 8 July 2017 Rafidah Aziz to be AirAsia X s chairman Retrieved 7 May 2018 Rafidah Aziz resigns as Supermax chairman Retrieved 7 May 2018 SUHAILA SHAHRUL ANNUAR and NOOR ATIQAH SULAIMAN 5 May 2018 Daim Rafidah Rais sacked from Umno New Straits Times Retrieved 7 May 2018 IDA NADIRAH IBRAHIM 5 May 2018 Can t sack me if I m no longer a member Rafidah tells Umno Malay Mail Retrieved 7 May 2018 Rafidah Jomo and banker Tay appointed to Economic Action Council Free Malaysia Today 11 February 2019 Retrieved 11 February 2019 Azura Abas 11 February 2019 PMO announces appointment of 16 EAC members New Straits Times Retrieved 11 February 2019 Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen Dewan Undangan Negeri Election Commission of Malaysia Retrieved 14 June 2010 Percentage figures based on total turnout Afiq Ariffin Eka Roslee 5 December 2018 Rafidah Aziz diiktiraf Nona Superwoman of The Year 2018 Astro Awani in Malay Retrieved 12 May 2021 Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran Bintang dan Pingat in Malay Prime Minister s Department Malaysia Retrieved 4 January 2021 Three new Tuns head awards list The Star 7 June 2008 Retrieved 13 October 2018 DPMS 1979 awards selangor gov my Retrieved 6 January 2023 Mahathir heads Sarawak honours list The Star Bernama 22 July 2003 Retrieved 13 October 2018 Najib heads Malacca awards The Star 13 October 2007 Retrieved 13 October 2018 Wikimedia Commons has media related to Rafidah Aziz Wikiquote has quotations related to Rafidah Aziz 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