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{{Short description|Malaysian diplomat (b. 1939)}}
[[Tan Sri]] '''Razali Ismail''' (born [[1939]] in [[Kedah]]) is a distinguished [[Malaysia|Malaysian]] diplomat. He holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in literatures and humanities and Honorary Doctorate from [[Universiti Malaya]].
{{Malay name|Razali|Ismail}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| honorific-prefix = [[Malay titles#Honorary styles|Yang Berbahagia]] [[Malay titles#Tan Sri|Tan Sri]] [[Malay titles#Dato' Sri|Dato']]
| name = Razali Ismail
| honorific-suffix = [[Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia#Commander|PSM]] [[Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah|DSDK]]
| image = Tan Sri Razali Ismail (cropped).jpg
| imagesize =
| alt =
| caption = Razali in 2015
| office = Chairman of [[Human Rights Commission of Malaysia]]
| term_start = 21 June 2016
| term_end = 26 June 2019
| predecessor = Hasmy Agam
| successor = Othman Hashim
| office1 = [[President of the United Nations General Assembly]]
| term_start1 = 17 September 1996
| term_end1 = 15 September 1997
| predecessor1 = [[Diogo Freitas do Amaral]]
| successor1 = [[Hennadiy Udovenko]]
| office2 = [[Malaysia]]n Ambassador to [[Poland]]
| term_start2 = 1978
| term_end2 = 1982
| monarch2 = [[Ahmad Shah of Pahang|Sultan Ahmad Shah]]
| predecessor2 = Position established
| successor2 =
| office3 = [[Malaysia]]n High Commissioner to [[India]]
| term_start3 = 23 May 1982
| term_end3 = 20 May 1985
| monarch3 = [[Ahmad Shah of Pahang|Sultan Ahmad Shah]]<br/>[[Iskandar of Johor|Sultan Iskandar]]
| predecessor3 = Mon Jamaluddin
| successor3 = Mohamed Haron
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1939|4|14|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Alor Setar]], [[Kedah]], [[Federated Malay States]], [[British Malaya]] (now [[Malaysia]])
| birthname = Razali bin Ismail
| citizenship = [[Malaysian people|Malaysian]]
| nationality = Malaysian
| party =
| spouse =
| children =
| residence =
| education = [[Kolej Sultan Abdul Hamid|Sultan Abdul Hamid College]] <br> [[Malay College Kuala Kangsar]]
| alma_mater = [[University of Malaya]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])
| occupation = [[Diplomat]]
| profession =
}}
'''Razali bin Ismail''' (born 14 April 1939) is a [[Malaysia]]n diplomat. He is formerly the Chairman of the [[Human Rights Commission of Malaysia]] (SUHAKAM) from 2016 to 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.suhakam.org.my/about-suhakam/ahli-suruhanjaya/pass-commission/|title=Past Commissioners: Members of the Commission 2016 – 2019|publisher=[[Human Rights Commission of Malaysia|Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM)]]|access-date=24 July 2019}}</ref> He was also the 51st [[President of the United Nations General Assembly]] from 1996 until 1997.


==Early life and education==
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Razali Ismail first joined the civil service in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in [[1962]] and later became the Ministry Deputy Secretary-General in [[1985]]. Before he was appointed to the post, he served as the Malaysia's Assistant High Commissioner in [[Madras]] from [[1963]] to [[1964]], Second Secretary of Malaysia's Embassy in [[Paris]] in between [[1966]] and [[1968]], the Counsellor in the Malaysian High Commission in [[London]] from [[1970]] until [[1972]] and the Chargé d'affaires in [[Vientiane]] from [[1974]] till [[1976]]. He was later the Malaysian Ambassador to [[Poland]] from [[1978]] to [[1982]] and to [[India]] between [[1982]] and [[1985]].
He received his education at the [[Kolej Sultan Abdul Hamid|Sultan Abdul Hamid College]] and completed his studies in 1956. Then he continued his education at the [[Malay College Kuala Kangsar]] (MCKK) for 2 years.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mykedah2.com/e_20hall_fame/e201a_3.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080614032419/http://www.mykedah2.com/e_20hall_fame/e201a_3.htm |archive-date=2008-06-14 |title=Hall of Fame :: Tan Sri Razali Ismail}}</ref> He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honors in literature and the humanities from [[Universiti Malaya]] and an Honorary Doctorate from [[Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia]].<ref name=HallofFame>{{cite web|url=http://www.mykedah2.com/e_20hall_fame/e201a_3.htm|title=Tan Sri Razali Ismail|author=Syed Zulfilda S.M. Noor|access-date=November 19, 2011}}</ref>


==Career and post==
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After his tenure as Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Deputy Secretary-General, he became increasingly involved with the [[United Nations]]. In [[1989]] and [[1990]], he headed the Malaysian delegation to the United Nations. At the same time, he was the chairman of [[United Nations Security Council]]. From [[1996]] to [[1997]], he became the [[President of the United Nations General Assembly]].
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Razali Ismail first joined the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1962 and went on to become the Ministry's Deputy Secretary-General in 1985. Before he was appointed to the post, he served as the Malaysia's Assistant High Commissioner in [[Madras]] from 1963 to 1964, Second Secretary of Malaysia's Embassy in [[Paris]] in between 1966 and 1968, the Counsellor in the Malaysian High Commission in [[London]] from 1970 until 1972 and the Chargé d'affaires in [[Vientiane]] from 1974 until 1976. He was later the Malaysian Ambassador to [[Poland]] from 1978 to 1982 and to [[India]] between 1982 and 1985.

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After his tenure as Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Deputy Secretary-General, he became increasingly involved with the [[United Nations]]. In 1989 and 1990, he headed the Malaysian delegation to the United Nations. At the same time, he was the chairman of [[United Nations Security Council]]. From 1996 to 1997, he became the [[President of the United Nations General Assembly]].


In the past, he usually headed Malaysian diplomatic delegation to various regional and international bodies such as [[ASEAN]] and the [[Non-Aligned Movement]]. Until a few years ago, he had been Malaysia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
In the past, he usually headed Malaysian diplomatic delegation to various regional and international bodies such as [[ASEAN]] and the [[Non-Aligned Movement]]. Until a few years ago, he had been Malaysia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations.


Up until 2005, he was United Nations' special envoy to Myanmar and played a pivotal in releasing Aung San Suu Syi from house arrest in May 2002. Later however, Myanmar military junta has repeatedly deny him entry to Myanmar. This contributes to his decision to quit the special envoy status in December 2005.
Up until 2005, he was United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy to [[Myanmar]] and played a pivotal role in releasing [[Aung San Suu Kyi]] from house arrest in May 2002. However, his impartiality as a UN Special Envoy was questioned by American officials in an embassy cable that was released via Wikileaks, alleging his business ties with the Burmese military regime.{{citation needed|date=November 2023}} Later however, Myanmar military junta repeatedly denied him entry to Myanmar, contributing to his decision to quit the special envoy status in December 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4592842.stm|title=United Nations' Burma envoy quits |date=January 8, 2006|publisher=[[BBC News]]|access-date=November 19, 2011}}</ref>

==Honours==
===Honours of Malaysia===
* {{flag|Malaysia}} :
** [[File:Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia - PSM.svg|50px]] Commander of the [[Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia#Commander|Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia]] (PSM) – '''Tan Sri''' (1991)
* {{Flag|Kedah}} :
** [[File:MY-KED Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah - Knight Companion (DSDK).svg|50px]] Knight Companion of the [[Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah]] (DSDK) – '''Dato'''' (1985)

===Honorary degrees===
* {{Flag|Malaysia}}:
** Honorary Doctorate degree from [[National University of Malaysia]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External link==
==External links==
*http://www.un.org/ga/55/president/bio51.htm
*https://www.un.org/ga/55/president/bio51.htm


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Latest revision as of 21:54, 28 August 2024

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Ismail is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Razali.
Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Dato'
Razali Ismail
PSM DSDK
Razali in 2015
Chairman of Human Rights Commission of Malaysia
In office
21 June 2016 – 26 June 2019
Preceded byHasmy Agam
Succeeded byOthman Hashim
President of the United Nations General Assembly
In office
17 September 1996 – 15 September 1997
Preceded byDiogo Freitas do Amaral
Succeeded byHennadiy Udovenko
Malaysian Ambassador to Poland
In office
1978–1982
MonarchSultan Ahmad Shah
Preceded byPosition established
Malaysian High Commissioner to India
In office
23 May 1982 – 20 May 1985
MonarchsSultan Ahmad Shah
Sultan Iskandar
Preceded byMon Jamaluddin
Succeeded byMohamed Haron
Personal details
Born
Razali bin Ismail

(1939-04-14) 14 April 1939 (age 85)
Alor Setar, Kedah, Federated Malay States, British Malaya (now Malaysia)
CitizenshipMalaysian
EducationSultan Abdul Hamid College
Malay College Kuala Kangsar
Alma materUniversity of Malaya (BA)
OccupationDiplomat

Razali bin Ismail (born 14 April 1939) is a Malaysian diplomat. He is formerly the Chairman of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) from 2016 to 2019.[1] He was also the 51st President of the United Nations General Assembly from 1996 until 1997.

Early life and education

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He received his education at the Sultan Abdul Hamid College and completed his studies in 1956. Then he continued his education at the Malay College Kuala Kangsar (MCKK) for 2 years.[2] He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honors in literature and the humanities from Universiti Malaya and an Honorary Doctorate from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.[3]

Career and post

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Razali Ismail first joined the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1962 and went on to become the Ministry's Deputy Secretary-General in 1985. Before he was appointed to the post, he served as the Malaysia's Assistant High Commissioner in Madras from 1963 to 1964, Second Secretary of Malaysia's Embassy in Paris in between 1966 and 1968, the Counsellor in the Malaysian High Commission in London from 1970 until 1972 and the Chargé d'affaires in Vientiane from 1974 until 1976. He was later the Malaysian Ambassador to Poland from 1978 to 1982 and to India between 1982 and 1985.

After his tenure as Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Deputy Secretary-General, he became increasingly involved with the United Nations. In 1989 and 1990, he headed the Malaysian delegation to the United Nations. At the same time, he was the chairman of United Nations Security Council. From 1996 to 1997, he became the President of the United Nations General Assembly.

In the past, he usually headed Malaysian diplomatic delegation to various regional and international bodies such as ASEAN and the Non-Aligned Movement. Until a few years ago, he had been Malaysia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

Up until 2005, he was United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy to Myanmar and played a pivotal role in releasing Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest in May 2002. However, his impartiality as a UN Special Envoy was questioned by American officials in an embassy cable that was released via Wikileaks, alleging his business ties with the Burmese military regime.[citation needed] Later however, Myanmar military junta repeatedly denied him entry to Myanmar, contributing to his decision to quit the special envoy status in December 2005.[4]

Honours

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Honours of Malaysia

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Honorary degrees

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References

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  1. ^ "Past Commissioners: Members of the Commission 2016 – 2019". Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM). Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  2. ^ "Hall of Fame :: Tan Sri Razali Ismail". Archived from the original on 2008-06-14.
  3. ^ Syed Zulfilda S.M. Noor. "Tan Sri Razali Ismail". Retrieved November 19, 2011.
  4. ^ "United Nations' Burma envoy quits". BBC News. January 8, 2006. Retrieved November 19, 2011.
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Preceded by President of the United Nations General Assembly
1996–1997 		Succeeded by
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