The Tunku beyond the history books
To his daughter and granddaughter, Malaysia’s first prime minister was also a warm, generous man who found joy in life’s simplest moments.
Tengku Qistina Petri, granddaughter of Malaysia's first prime minister Tunku Abdul Rahman, grew up hearing family stories that painted a very different picture of her grandfather compared to the historical accounts. Her parents, Tengku Mohamad Rizam and Tunku Noor Hayati, shared stories of the affectionate father and grandfather who was also known as "Tok Merdeka". Despite Tunku's prominent role in the nation's history, Qistina had to learn about his softer side through these personal anecdotes.
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