PROFIL DATO' SERI ABDUL RAHMAN MAIDIN
Dato' Seri Abdul Rahman Maidin dilahirkan kepada sebuah keluarga miskin di Pulau Pinang. Dengan usaha dan kegigihan, beliau berjaya melanjutkan pengajian tinggi dan telah menerima ijazahnya daripada 'Royal Society of Health' (London) pada tahun 70-an. Beliau telah membina kerjaya yang cemerlang dan pernah menerajui syarikat-syarikat besar seperti MRCB, STMB dan NSTP. Di bawah kepimpinannya, syarikat-syarikat ini mendapat pencapaian besar dalam industri seperti pembinaan, pembangunan, infrastruktur, dan media.
Beliau pernah memegang jawatan YDP Dewan Perniagaan Melayu Malaysia, YDP Dewan Perniagaan Kebangsaan Malaysia, menjadi ahli Majlis Tindakan Ekonomi Negara, dan dilantik sebagai Naib Presiden Dewan Perdagangan dan Industri Pertubuhan Negara-Negara Islam (OIC).
Dato' Seri juga aktif dalam kerja sosial dan telah menubuhkan Istitut Peduli Rakyat (IPR) demi memperjuangkan nasib rakyat biasa. Beliau sering merentasi utara dan selatan Malaysia, memberi khidmat tanpa mengira bangsa atau agama. Perjuangan beliau bertumpukan masalah rampasan tanah, alam sekitar, khidmat kesihatan dan pendidikan.
Menyedari bahawa UMNO / BN menjadi punca kebanyakan masalah negara, beliau berikhtiar untuk menceburi bidang politik demi membawa perubahan. Akhirnya beliau memilih menyertai PAS kerana wawasan beliau bersehaluan dengan wawasan 'negara kebajikan' yang diperjuangkan PAS. Beliau tidak akan lepaskan perjuangan ini sehingga ia menjadi kenyataan di Malaysia tercinta ini.
Beliau pernah memegang jawatan YDP Dewan Perniagaan Melayu Malaysia, YDP Dewan Perniagaan Kebangsaan Malaysia, menjadi ahli Majlis Tindakan Ekonomi Negara, dan dilantik sebagai Naib Presiden Dewan Perdagangan dan Industri Pertubuhan Negara-Negara Islam (OIC).
Dato' Seri juga aktif dalam kerja sosial dan telah menubuhkan Istitut Peduli Rakyat (IPR) demi memperjuangkan nasib rakyat biasa. Beliau sering merentasi utara dan selatan Malaysia, memberi khidmat tanpa mengira bangsa atau agama. Perjuangan beliau bertumpukan masalah rampasan tanah, alam sekitar, khidmat kesihatan dan pendidikan.
Menyedari bahawa UMNO / BN menjadi punca kebanyakan masalah negara, beliau berikhtiar untuk menceburi bidang politik demi membawa perubahan. Akhirnya beliau memilih menyertai PAS kerana wawasan beliau bersehaluan dengan wawasan 'negara kebajikan' yang diperjuangkan PAS. Beliau tidak akan lepaskan perjuangan ini sehingga ia menjadi kenyataan di Malaysia tercinta ini.
BRIEF PROFILE OF DATO' SERI ABDUL RAHMAN MAIDIN
Dato' Seri Abdul Rahman Maidin was born to a poor family in Penang. He was able to pursue further studies and earned his Diploma from the Royal Society for Health (London) in the 70’s. He built a distinguished career in Malaysia, leading large conglomerates such as MRCB, STMB and NSTP, and achieving tremendous success in industries such as construction, development, infrastructure and media.
He has held eminent positions, such as President of the Malay Chamber of Commerce, President of the National Chamber of Commerce, member of the National Economic Action Council, and Vice President of the Islamic Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC).
He is also active in social work, setting up the Institue of People and Rights (IPR) to champion the causes of ordinary folks. He constantly travels across Malaysia, offering his services regardless of race or religion. He is especially concerned about issues of land grabs, environment, healthcare and education.
Realising that UMNO / BN is the source of many of these problems, he decided to join politics to bring about change. Eventually, he chose to PAS as his platform because he shares PAS’ vision of a welfare state. And he will not give up this cause until this vision becomes reality in our beloved Malaysia
Dato' Seri Abdul Rahman Maidin was born to a poor family in Penang. He was able to pursue further studies and earned his Diploma from the Royal Society for Health (London) in the 70’s. He built a distinguished career in Malaysia, leading large conglomerates such as MRCB, STMB and NSTP, and achieving tremendous success in industries such as construction, development, infrastructure and media.
He has held eminent positions, such as President of the Malay Chamber of Commerce, President of the National Chamber of Commerce, member of the National Economic Action Council, and Vice President of the Islamic Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC).
He is also active in social work, setting up the Institue of People and Rights (IPR) to champion the causes of ordinary folks. He constantly travels across Malaysia, offering his services regardless of race or religion. He is especially concerned about issues of land grabs, environment, healthcare and education.
Realising that UMNO / BN is the source of many of these problems, he decided to join politics to bring about change. Eventually, he chose to PAS as his platform because he shares PAS’ vision of a welfare state. And he will not give up this cause until this vision becomes reality in our beloved Malaysia