{
  "id": 13870802,
  "title": "The Shahbandar who became Prime Minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/the-shahbandar-who-became-prime-minister-13870802",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T03:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/opinion/2026/10/12/the-shahbandar-who-became-prime-minister"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The story of Tun Razak, Malaysia's former Prime Minister, reveals a deep-rooted tradition of service and responsibility passed down through generations in Pahang. As the tenth Orang Kaya Indera Shahbandar, Tun Razak's upbringing and experiences within his family's lineage deeply influenced his approach to public service. The title of Shahbandar, held by his forebears since 1722, signifies a position of counsel and governance support within Pahang's administration. This tradition of service, learned through observation and practical experience, set the foundation for Tun Razak's eventual rise to Prime Minister of Malaysia. His career trajectory—from Pahang State Secretary to Deputy Prime Minister and Prime Minister—demonstrates how his early training and responsibilities within his family's lineage prepared him for the broader role of serving his nation. The documentary, \"Man Who Walked the Talk: The Tun Razak Story,\" captures this journey, highlighting the significance of this hereditary role in shaping a leader who carried his upbringing and understanding of duty into the highest office of the land.",
  "summary": "Tun Abdul Razak was Pahang’s tenth Orang Kaya Indera Shahbandar.",
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        "title": "The Shahbandar who became Prime Minister",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}