Najib Razak Biography: Wife, Age, News, Net Worth, Children, Nationality

Mohammad Najib bin Abdul Razak, Famously known As Najib Razak, had a diverse career that revolved around politics.

He was Prime Minister of Malaysia for nearly a decade, from 2009 to 2018.

As the country’s leader, he successfully led the Barisan Nasional coalition government. Nevertheless, his involvement in politics extended beyond his time as Prime Minister, as he took on multiple roles before and after his leadership role.

Profile

• Full Name: Mohammad Najib bin Abdul Razak
• Stage Name: Najib Razak
• Born: July 23, 1953
• Age: 70 years old
• Birthplace: Kuala Lipis, Pahang.
• Nationality: Malaysia
• Occupation: Politician
• Height: 1.78m
• Parent: Abdul Razak Hussein and Rahah Noah,
• Siblings: Nazir Razak, Johari Razak, Nizam Razak, and Nazim Razak
• Spouse: Rosmah Mansor and Abdul Aziz Nong Chik
• Children: Riza Aziz, Azrene Soraya, Nooryana Najwa and Mohd Norashman
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1.04 million

Early Life & Education

Najib Razak, the former Prime Minister of Malaysia, was born on July 23, 1953, in Kuala Lipis, Pahang.

He was brought up by his parents, Abdul Razak Hussein and Rahah Noah, along with his four siblings, Nazir Razak, Johari Razak, Nizam Razak, and Nazim Razak.

His early education occurred at St. John’s Institution in Kuala Lumpur before he continued his studies at Malvern College in Worcestershire, England.

Subsequently, he pursued higher education at the University of Nottingham, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in industrial economics in 1974.

Career

Razak, who had a strong passion for politics from an early age, embarked on his political journey and became the youngest Deputy Minister at 25.

Meanwhile, a seasoned politician, Najib held several crucial cabinet positions during his illustrious career, serving as Minister of Defense, Education, and Finance.

Najib gained considerable popularity among the masses through his dedication to implementing economic reforms and prioritizing the development of infrastructure.

In 2009, Najib assumed the role of Prime Minister, making grand promises of fostering economic prosperity and ensuring political stability within the country.

To achieve these goals, he implemented several initiatives, one of which was establishing the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) sovereign wealth fund.

Unfortunately, this fund soon became the centre of a vast corruption scandal that shook the nation. Allegations suggested that billions of dollars had been wrongfully diverted from the fund.

Consequently, Najib faced severe accusations about his alleged involvement in financial mismanagement and abuse of power.

Social Media

• Facebook: Najib Razak
• Twitter handle: Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak)
• Instagram handle: Najib Razak (@najib_razak)

Personal Life

Najib Razak, 70, and Rosmah Mansor have been happily married since 1987. Throughout their marriage, they have been blessed with two beautiful children, Nooryana Najwa and Mohd Norashman.

However, before her marriage with Najib, Rosmah was previously married to Abdul Aziz Nong Chik and together, they had two children named Riza Aziz and Azrene Soraya.

Net Worth

Najib Razak, the former Prime Minister of Malaysia, publicly disclosed his assets to be valued at RM4.49 million, roughly equivalent to $1.04 million.

These assets comprise a variety of holdings, including properties, vehicles, and cash. By declaring his wealth, Razak aims to provide transparency and accountability regarding his financial standing.