Taib Mahmud Awards – Born on May 21, 1936, Taib Mahmud was a prominent Malaysian statesman renowned for his extensive tenure in politics.
He held the esteemed position of the seventh Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak from March 2014 to January 2024, as well as serving as the fourth Chief Minister of Sarawak from March 1981 to February 2014.
Widely hailed as the Father of Modern Sarawak (Bapa Pemodenan Sarawak), his leadership spanned an impressive 33 years, making him the longest-serving head of government in a Malaysian state. Additionally, his parliamentary career extended over 38 years, establishing him as one of Malaysia’s most enduring parliamentarians.
Taib Mahmud Awards
In April 2010, Taib Mahmud received an honorary doctorate in Leadership from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, earning him the esteemed titles of “Architect of Modern Sarawak” or “Father of Modern Sarawak.” His dedication to enhancing human capital development was further recognized when he was honored with the “Lifetime Achievement” award by the Asia HRD Congress in July 2010.
Additionally, in December 2001, he was appointed as an Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia for his significant contributions to Australian-Malaysian bilateral relations. Taib’s remarkable achievements were also acknowledged through honorary degrees bestowed upon him by institutions such as University of Putra Malaysia, University of Adelaide, and Curtin University of Technology. Moreover, in 1998, he was bestowed the title of Honorary Fellow of the Islamic Academy of Sciences.
A member of the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) within the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, Taib Mahmud belonged to the Melanau ethnic group. He earned several affectionate monikers throughout his career, such as “Pak Uban” (White-haired Uncle) and “Pek Moh” (white hair) among Chinese communities. Furthermore, he was sometimes referred to as the “last white rajah” or “white-haired rajah,” drawing parallels to Sarawak’s colonial history under the Brooke family.
Assuming the role of Chief Minister of Sarawak at the age of 45, Taib Mahmud’s leadership legacy endured for decades. Despite his significant contributions to Sarawak’s development, Taib and his family faced allegations of corruption and exploitation of the state’s natural and economic resources.
In a historic transition, on February 12, 2014, Taib Mahmud tendered his resignation as Chief Minister, marking the conclusion of his 33-year tenure. His former brother-in-law, Adenan Satem, succeeded him in this role from March 1, 2014. Concurrently, Taib received formal recognition as the 7th Sarawak Head of State from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong at Istana Negara on February 28, subsequently taking the oath of office the following day. This transition marked him as the second Sarawakian to hold the position of Governor, following in the footsteps of his uncle, Abdul Rahman Ya’kub.
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