Commentary On The Funeral Of Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak (3/7)
- Singapore Broadcasting Corporation Fonds
Fonds/Collection
- Radio and Television Singapore Series
Series
- 16/01/1976
Record Date
- 01:07:25
Recorded Duration
- Malay
Recording Language
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1998008265
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- Sound
Type
- 10 inch Open Reel Audiotape
Format
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Synopsis :This live commentary gives a descriptive account of the funeral of Malaysia's second Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak bin Hussein who died in office on 14 January 1976 in London. He was there for medical treatment.
Several commentators stationed at different points along the route of the funeral motorcade look back at key milestones in Tun Razak's political career. They also provide eye witness accounts of the solemn mood amongst the people who have come to catch a glimpse of the motorcade and pay their last respects to the late Prime Minister.
The commentary begins in Parliament House where the Prime Minister's widow, Toh Puan Rahah, their five children, other family members and numerous government officials and dignitaries are gathered. They include the new Prime Minister Dato Hussein Onn and the Sultan and other officials from Tun Razak's home state of Pahang.
The motorcade moves from Parliament House, past the Sultan Abdul Samad Building where government offices are located and on to the Masjid Negara or National Mosque for the burial at the Makam Pahlawan or Heroes' Mausoleum near the mosque. This is the final resting place of several Malaysian politicians.
The commentator says that Tun Abdul Razak will be laid to rest at 1.30 pm after Friday prayers.
