The Power of Deeds: Book Review by Ku Boon Dar

For the book review, please go to the following link:

Kajian Malaysia, Journal of Malaysian Studies, Volume 38, No. 2, 2020, 193–200.

https://doi.org/10.21315/km2020.38.2.9

A Message from Tan Sri Datuk Amar Leo Moggie Irok

On 27 March 2019 Tan Sri Datuk Amar Leo Moggie Irok, who was then the Chairman of Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), penned a "Special Message" for the book "THE POWER of DEEDS: The Untold Story of Abdul Kadir Shamsuddin."

Among others he said: "Public respect for the Malaysian civil service owes much to the legacy of integrity and professionalism of those who served in the civil service in the past."

He added that Abdul Kadir Shamsuddin's "many achievements and personal role in the country's history deserved to be shared and recorded. It also represents the many in the civil service, whose names and faces may not be generally known, but whose collective roles and contributions have made this country what it is today."

"At Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Tan Sri Abdul Kadir occupies a special place in its history. He served as chairman of Lembaga Letrik Negara (LLN) from 19 March 1973 to 18 March 1977."

Tan Sri Leo Moggie highlighted LLN (now known as TNB) had played an important role as a catalyst in national development.

(Source: THE POWER of DEEDS: The Untold Story of Abdul Kadir Shamsuddin; Khadijah Md Khalid, Shakila Yacob, Sharifah Mariam Alhabshi; MPH Group Publishing Sdn Bhd, 2020.)

Dr. Shamsul Bahar bin Abdul Kadir

Petaling Jaya, 27 April 2020

The man who helped change my life

Mahbob Abdullah wrote an article in Focus Malaysia.

See the link:

https://focusmalaysia.my/opinion/the-man-who-helped-change-my-life/

Book Reviews on "THE POWER of DEEDS"

Following are links to book reviews on "THE POWER of DEEDS: The Untold Story of Abdul Kadir Shamsuddin" by DATO’ PROFESSOR EMERITUS DR HASHIM YAACOB, former Vice-Chancellor of University of Malaya

https://kuseman.com/2020/03/09/the-untold-story-of-abdul-kadir-shamsuddin/

https://bebasnews.my/?p=31029

Tun Ahmad Sarji Abdul Hamid's tribute to Tan Sri Abdul Kadir Shamsuddin

On 1 April 2019 Tun Ahmad Sarji bin Abdul Hamid, who was the Chief Secretary to the Government (1990 - 1996), penned a "Tribute" which was published in the book "THE POWER of DEEDS: The Untold Story of Abdul Kadir Shamsuddin."

Among others he said "I found that he had great powers of memory and comprehension, together with a formidable legal learning and administrative experience. He was bold and innovative."

He further added "I can say of him that it is given to a few to be a legend in their own lifetime. As this biography will testify, his strength lay ini his administrative genius, his laudable mission to bring changes to the public service and a doughty defender of the country's interests."

(Source: THE POWER of DEEDS: The Untold Story of Abdul Kadir Shamsuddin; Khadijah Md Khalid, Shakila Yacob, Sharifah Mariam Alhabshi; MPH Group Publishing Sdn Bhd, 2020.)

Dr. Shamsul Bahar bin Abdul Kadir
Petaling Jaya, 18 April 2020

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Tan Sri Abdul Kadir Shamsuddin

On 3rd April 2019, the Rt. Hon. Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the Prime Minister of Malaysia penned a Forward for the book "THE POWER of DEEDS: The Untold Story of Abdul Kadir Shamsuddin."

Excerpts of the Forward are as follow:

"A dedicated civil servant until the end, Abdul Kadir was indeed one of Malaysia's illustrious sons. Taking over the administrative machinery of the government from the British required skill and strength of character."

He added:

"Like others of his generation, Abdul Kadir set such a high standard in the civil service. He held strictly to the role of conduct of the service, that it must be loyal to the government of the day without being bound by its politics."

Tun Mahathir further said:

"True to his vocation, Abdul Kadir remained in the shadows of Tun Razak. He was the dedicated administrator complementing the Prime Minister with integrity, honesty and passion for the nation and the rakyat."

(Source: THE POWER of DEEDS: The Untold Story of Abdul Kadir Shamsuddin; Khadijah Md Khalid, Shakila Yacob, Sharifah Mariam Alhabshi; MPH Group Publishing Sdn Bhd, 2020.)

Dr. Shamsul Bahar bin Abdul Kadir

Petaling Jaya, 24 February 2020

Tan Sri Abdul Kadir Shamsuddin in early 1978

THE POWER of DEEDS: The Untold Story of Abdul Kadir Shamsuddin

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THE POWER of DEEDS: The Untold Story of Abdul Kadir Shamsuddin

The Malay Forum - members

Members of The Malay Forum - a 1961 photograph

Tan Sri Abdul Kadir Shamsuddin & St. John Ambulance of Malaysia

Extract from: https://sjam.org.my/new-era-of-st-john-ambulance-of-malaysia-1972-1989/

The merger of SJAA and SJAB was first suggested in 1963 by the St. John Ambulance Headquarters in London.  The suggestion was subsequently discussed at the 1970 National Conference. In 1971, the Minister of Health YB Tan Sri (later Tun) Haji Sardon bin Haji Jubir, who was also the St. John Council Chairman, suggested that with the merger, activities of the Association and the Brigade in West Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak be streamlined.

In 1972, SJAA and SJAB in Malaysia were amalgamated into one corporation known as the St. John Ambulance of Malaysia (SJAM). The 1972 St John Ambulance of Malaysia (Incorporation) Act (Act No. 74) passed by the Malaysian Parliament was given Royal Assent on 23 March and gazetted on 30 March 1972. It came into force on 31 August 1972. The 1973 St John Ambulance Rules were gazetted and came into force with effect from 1 August 1973. Under the Rules, the Prime Minister of Malaysia and the Minister of Health shall hold the position of SJAM National President and Deputy National President respectively. The Rules also provide for the establishment of a National St. John Council and an Executive Committee at the National, State/Regional and Area levels. The first National Council Meeting after the amalgamation was called on 2 June 1974. With the amalgamation, the National St. John Council was formed according to 1972 Act and 1973 Rules. YB Tan Sri Abdul Kadir was appointed the first SJAM Commander-in-Chief.

The National Headquarters introduced the first version of SJAM Dress Regulations in 1975. Meanwhile, the National Lay-Lecturers Course was held at Port Dickson in August 1977. Tan Sri Abdul Kadir, National St. John Council Chairman and SJAM Commander-in-Chief passed away on 8 November 1978 and he was succeeded by YB Dato’ Dr. P. T. Arasu.

The Malay Forum

Lagi mengenai Malay Forum, petikan dari: https://www.wikiwand.com/ms/Abdul_Jamil_Abdul_Rais

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