Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
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Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, born on November 26, 1939 in Bayan Lepas, was a diplomat, politician, and civil servant who spent his career in politics, government, state administration, and diplomacy[1][2][3][4][4]. He was educated at Methodist Boys' School, Bukit Mertajam High School, and Universiti Malaya[5].
He practiced Islam[6] and was married twice: first to Endon Mahmood from 1965 until her death in 2005, and later to Jeanne Abdullah from 2007 until his own death[7]. He was a member of the ABLF alumni network[8].
His honors included the King Faisal International Prize in Service to Islam, an honorary doctorate from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, the title Grand Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm, the Order of the Defender of the Realm, the Order of Merit, the Order of José Martí, and two additional awards[9][10].
Abdullah died on April 14, 2025 at the National Heart Institute of Malaysia from multiple organ dysfunction syndrome[11][12].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Makam Pahlawan[9]
- Father: Ahmad Badawi Abdullah[10]
- Spouse: Endon Mahmood[11], Jeanne Abdullah[12]
- Child: Nori Abdullah Badawi[13]
- Country of citizenship: Malaysia[14]
- Field of work: politics[15], government[16], state administration[17], diplomacy[18]
- Position held: Prime Minister of Malaysia[19], Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia[20], Minister of Defence[21], Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia[22], Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement[23], Member of the Dewan Rakyat[24], Minister of Finance 2[25], Malaysian National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs chairman[26], Minister of Education[27]
- Educated at: Universiti Malaya[28], Methodist Boys' School[29], Bukit Mertajam High School[30]
- Award received: King Faisal International Prize in Service to Islam[31], honorary doctor of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations[32], Grand Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm[33], Order of the Defender of the Realm[34], Order of Merit[35], Order of José Martí[36], Order of the White Elephant[37], Order of the Sacred Treasure[38], Family Order of Laila Utama[39], Star of the Republic of Indonesia, 2nd class[40], Order of Diplomatic Service Merit[41]
- Member of: ABLF alumni network[42]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[43]
- Sex or gender: male[44]
- Member of political party: United Malays National Organisation[45]
- Commons category: Abdullah Ahmad Badawi[46]
- Cause of death: multiple organ dysfunction syndrome[47]
- Honorific prefix: Tun[48]
- Family name: Badawi[49]
- Given name: Abdullah[50]
- Relative: Khairy Jamaluddin[51]
- Medical condition: dementia[52]
- Manner of death: natural causes[53]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Malay[54], English[55]
- Nickname: Pak Lah[56]
- Name in native language: Abdullah Ahmad Badawi[57]
- Number of children: 4[58]
Why It Matters
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 65 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
FAQs
Where was Abdullah Ahmad Badawi born?
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi was born in Bayan Lepas[2].
Where did Abdullah Ahmad Badawi die?
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi passed away in National Heart Institute of Malaysia[4].
Who were Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's parents?
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's father was Ahmad Badawi Abdullah[10].
Who was Abdullah Ahmad Badawi married to?
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's spouses include Endon Mahmood[11] and Jeanne Abdullah[12].
What did Abdullah Ahmad Badawi do for work?
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi worked as a diplomat[5], politician[6], and civil servant[7].
Where did Abdullah Ahmad Badawi go to school?
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi was educated at Universiti Malaya[28], Methodist Boys' School[29], and Bukit Mertajam High School[30].
What awards did Abdullah Ahmad Badawi receive?
Honors received include King Faisal International Prize in Service to Islam[31], honorary doctor of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations[32], Grand Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm[33], and Order of the Defender of the Realm[34].