12 Facts About Rahman Ismail

Rahman bin Ismail is a Malaysian politician, social activist, and medical doctor.

Rahman Ismail is the former Member of Parliament for the Gombak constituency, serving from 2004 to 2008.

Rahman Ismail is a member of the United Malays National Organisation, a major component party in the Barisan Nasional coalition.

Rahman Ismail founded and is currently the chairman of Gabungan NGO, the NGO Gombak, a mixed confederation of 153 smaller NGOs in Gombak.

Rahman Ismail is a member of the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia.

Rahman Ismail currently serves as an adviser to the Public Health Specialist Society and is a member of the National Bio-Technology Council.

Rahman Ismail has contributed to the development of various drugs and vaccines through his involvement in clinical trials, hospital studies, epidemiological research, and surveillance studies.

Rahman Ismail served as the chairman of Medik TV, a health television channel committed to educating the public about healthcare and medical procedures.

Rahman Ismail represents younger leaders in the UMNO and Barisan Nasional.

Rahman Ismail was selected as a Barisal Nasional candidate for the Malaysian 2004 general election and won the Gombak parliamentary seat, defeating Mohd Hatta Ramli of Parti Islam Se-Malaysia.

Rahman Ismail did not participate in the 2008 general election.

Rahman Ismail was defeated by Azmin Ali, who won by a margin of 4,734 votes.