GEORGE TOWN: Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak is not only a skilled conversationalist but also an attentive listener, making him a delight to engage with.
His punctuality and meticulous nature have earned him a reputation for paying attention to the smallest details.
Many attribute these traits to his diplomatic background.
Our interview with the Yang di-Pertua Negri was scheduled for 4.30pm.
With clockwork precision, he descended from the top floor of Seri Mutiara (formerly known as The Residency), Penang’s official residence for the head of state.
While the mansion, built by the British in 1888, appears grand to passersby, it exudes modesty within.
Once the official residence of the highest-ranking British officer in Penang until 1957, it now serves as Ahmad Fuzi’s home.
Ahmad Fuzi is passionate about thriftiness, instructing staff to switch off lights and air-conditioning when not in use.
One aide revealed, “Tun is a true-blue Penangite who believes in reuse. Anything that can be repurposed is meticulously restored.”
An avid reader, Ahmad Fuzi devotes time each day to peruse major newspapers, publications, and online media, ensuring he stays informed.
He personally reviews all content before it is posted on his official social media platforms, often working late into the night to ensure accuracy.
Like a seasoned diplomat drafting a communique or statement, he leaves no room for error, meticulously selecting the right words, crafting perfect prose, and even paying attention to punctuation.
With experience as a diplomat in Moscow, The Hague, Canberra, Washington DC, and Dhaka, and having held various positions within Wisma Putra from assistant secretary to secretary-general (2001-2006), Ahmad Fuzi brings a wealth of expertise.
But what sets him apart is the distinction of being the first diplomat to hold the esteemed position of Yang di-Pertua Negri.
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