Abdul Rahman Abbas

Abdul Rahman bin Abbas (born 15 April 1938) is a Malaysian politician who had served as the 7th Yang di-Pertua Negeri 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.

Early life
Tun Abdul Rahman studied at Permatang Sintok Malay School in Kepala Batas and Sultan Idris Teachers College in Tanjung Malim before attending a teaching course at the Language Institute, Kuala Lumpur. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Malaya in 1973. After graduating, Abdul Rahman became a teacher.

Political career
Abdul Rahman joined UMNO after ending his career in teaching. He was an exco member of the party's Youth wing (1975–1979) and held the position of Kepala Batas division treasurer from 1995 to his appointment as governor.

In 1977, Abdul Rahman was elected to the Penang State Assembly in a by-election following the death of Ahmad Badawi Haji Abdullah, the father of former prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. During the four terms he served, Abdul Rahman was also a member of the state executive council under Chief Minister Lim Chong Eu. In his final term, he was elected Speaker of the State Assembly.

Yang di-Pertua Negeri
Abdul Rahman was appointed Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang by the 11th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah in May 2001 for four years. In 2005, his term was extended for another four years by Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin. He was reappointed again by Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin in 2009 and 2011, by Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah in 2013 and 2015, and lastly by Sultan Muhammad V in 2017 for another four years.

Honours & titles of Abdul Rahman Abbas
He has been awarded :

Titles
He holds currently the title of "Tun Dato' Seri Utama" by combination of his highest Federal Malaysian title "Tun" (SMN) and his highest Penang title "Dato' Seri Utama" (DUPN). In other states of Malaysia, a similar combination between his highest Federal Malaysian title "Tun" (SMN) and his local highest title may be used. Example : Tun Datuk Seri Panglima in Sabah.

Honours of Penang

 * As 7th Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang (since 1 May 2001)
 * Order of the Defender of State :
 * MY-PEN Order of the Defender of State - Member - DJN.svg Member (DJN)
 * MY-PEN Order of the Defender of State - Companion - DMPN.svg Companion (DMPN) – Dato'
 * MY-PEN Order of the Defender of State - Knight Grand Commander - DUPN.svg Knight Grand Commander (DUPN) – Dato' Seri Utama
 * MY-PEN Order of the Defender of State - Knight Grand Commander - DUPN.svg Grand Master

Honours of Malaysia

 * 🇲🇾 Malaysia :
 * MY Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negara (Defender of the Realm) - SMN.svg Grand Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (SMN) – Tun (2001)
 * Federal Territory (Malaysia) :
 * MY-FED Darjah Mahkota Wilayah - Grand Knight - SUMW.svg Grand Knight of the Order of the Territorial Crown (SUMW) – Datuk Seri Utama (2021)
 * Kedah :
 * MY-KED Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa (DMK).svg Member of the Supreme Order of Sri Mahawangsa (DMK) – Dato' Seri Utama (2007)
 * Sabah :
 * MY-SAB Order of Kinabalu - SPDK.svg Grand Commander of the Order of Kinabalu (SPDK) – Datuk Seri Panglima
 * Sarawak :
 * [[File:MY-SAR Order of the Star of the Hornbill (Bintang Kenyalang) - 1. Knight Grand Commander (DP).svg|50px]] Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak (DP) – Datuk Patinggi

Honours & titles of Majimor binti Shariff
Yang Amat Berbahagia Toh Puan Dato' Seri Utama Hajah Majimor binti Shariff has been awarded :

Titles
She holds currently the title of "Toh Puan Dato' Seri Utama" by combination of the female form "Toh Puan" connected to her husband's highest Federal Malaysian title "Tun" (SMN) and her highest Penang title "Dato' Seri Utama" (DUPN)

Honours of Penang

 * As wife of the 7th Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang (since 1 May 2001) :
 * MY-PEN Order of the Defender of State - Knight Grand Commander - DUPN.svg Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Defender of State (DUPN) with title Dato’ Seri Utama