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Mohamed Rahmat was born on 4 January, 1938 in Pulai, Johor Bahru, Johor, Unfederated Malay States, British Malaya (now Malaysia), is a Malaysian politician. Discover Mohamed Rahmat's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?

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Occupation Politician
Age 72 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 4 January 1938
Birthday 4 January
Birthplace Pulai, Johor Bahru, Johor, Unfederated Malay States, British Malaya (now Malaysia)
Date of death 2010
Died Place Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Nationality Malaysia

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1938

Mohamed bin Rahmat (4 January 1938 – 1 January 2010) was a Malaysian politician, and former Information Minister of Malaysia (1978–1982, 1987–1999).

He was famously known as Tok Mat, Mat Setia and Mat Mr Propaganda.

Mohamed Rahmat was born on 4 January 1938 in the village of Pulai, Johor Bahru, Johor.

1969

Mohamed Rahmat first elected as Member of Parliament of Johore Bahru Barat seat in 1969.

He was appointed as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Education in Tun Razak first cabinet.

He was the Member of Parliament for Pulai from 1969 to 1999 representing UMNO-Barisan Nasional.

1978

Rahmat has served as the Minister of Information two times during the administration of two different Prime Ministers: under Tun Hussein Onn from 1978 to 1982 and Mahathir Mohamad from 1987 to 1999.

As the Minister of Information, Mohamed introduced the "Setia Bersama Rakyat" (Semarak) programme which was aimed at instilling patriotism among the people.

1982

He was also appointed for a short time as the ambassador to Indonesia with a ministerial rank from 1982 to 1984.

1988

Rahmat was appointed as the Secretary-General of both the party of United Malays National Organisation from 1988 to 1996 and the ruling coalition of Barisan Nasional from 1988 to 1999.

1992

One notorious account from his post in office was when he ordered rock singers to trim their long hair if they wanted to participate in programmes aired by public broadcaster Radio Televisyen Malaysia in 1992.

Among those who followed the directive were the rock groups Wings, with lead singer Awie; and Search, with lead singer Amy.

2010

Mohamed Rahmat died on 1 January 2010 in Kuala Lumpur at the age of 71, just three days before his 72nd birthday.

His body was laid to rest at the Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery, Kuala Lumpur.

Several places and honours were named after him, including: