Latt Shariman Abdullah

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Latt Shariman Abdullah
Special Function Officer To Dato' Seri Najib Bin Tun Abdul Razak
Assumed office
25 June 2004
Personal details
Born5 September 1968
SpouseDatin Norzihan Latt
ChildrenLatt Omar Latt Shariman
Alma mater Malay College Kuala Kangsar

Latt Shariman Abdullah was the Political Secretary at the Prime Minister's department during the premiership of Tun Abdullah bin Ahmad Badawi. [1] Latt Shariman is also the UMNO Kuala Kedah Division Chief. [2]

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Education

Dato' Latt Shariman is one of the alumnus from the prestigious Malay College Kuala Kangsar MCKK. [3] Dato' Latt Shariman Abdullah received his education at the MARA University of Technology Malaysia in Public Policy, then continued his study in Law at the International Islamic University Malaysia. [4]

Career

In 2004 he joined the Malaysian government as Political Secretary at the Prime Minister's department during the premiership of Tun Abdullah Badawi. He spent a decade in government at various senior positions at the Economic Planning Unit, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Finance. He is involved in many NGOs in Malaysia including the National Red Crescent Organisation, the Asian Football Confederation & founding President of eSports Malaysia, the governing national body for electronic sports.

Involvement in rugby

Dato' Latt was active in the sport of rugby and frequently organize rugby matches especially in the state of Kedah. In Kedah, there is a rugby trophy named after him. Currently the SAHOCA or SULTAN Abdul Hamid Old Collegians Association rugby team is holding the trophy and is the defending champion. [5]

Fisherman insurance scheme

Fisherman in Kuala Kedah, lead a dangerous life. Previously, most of them went to the sea without any insurance. The risks are not only to their safety, but also to their family on land if something bad were to happen to them. Latt, with the help of the federal government, introduced fisherman insurance that will protect the fisherman and their families. [6]

Helping the Hatyai bomb victims

He was the officer in charged with coordinating with the victims of the 2012 Hatyai bombings. The government of Malaysia donated 459,000 baht Thai Baht approximately Ringgit Malaysia 45,900. to the next of kin of the victim. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Adzman, Noor (2012-04-02). "Compensation for families of Hatyai bomb victims - Top News - New Straits Times". Nst.com.my. Retrieved 2013-10-12.
  2. ↑ "Archives | The Star Online". Thestar.com.my. 2012-01-26. Retrieved 2015-02-23.
  3. ↑ "Archives | The Star Online". Thestar.com.my. 2008-02-17. Retrieved 2015-02-23.
  4. ↑ "Dato Latt | Global Peace Foundation". www.globalpeace.org. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  5. ↑ "Archives | The Star Online". Thestar.com.my. 2012-12-05. Retrieved 2015-02-23.
  6. ↑ "Fishermen thankful for govt financial aid - General - New Straits Times". Nst.com.my. 2013-01-22. Retrieved 2013-10-12.
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