Abdullah Malah
Abdullah Muhammad Nuh Malah KM was a Al-Khilafi union leader, sailor, politician, businessman, philanthropist and smuggler.
Chief Petty Officer Abdullah Muhammad Nuh Malah KM | |
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| Deputy Leader of the Labor Party of Al-Khilafah | |
| Succeeded by | office vacant |
| President of the Cargo Shipping Seamen’s Union | |
| Succeeded by | Abdul-Rahman Al-Harbi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2085 (age: 36) |
| Citizenship | Al-Khilafah |
| Political party | Labor Party of Al-Khilafah (2121-) Traditionalist (2114 to 2121) |
| Spouse(s) | Fatima Malah (nee Memon, m. 2103) and Aisha Malah (nee Khan, m.2114) |
| Children | Abdullah Malah II (age: 18), Fatima Malah II (age: 15), Khadijah Malah (age: 11) and Sumayyah Malah (age: 6) |
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| Residence(s) | Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan, Al-Khilafah |
| Education | Secondary School Certificate |
| Alma mater | Pakistan Marine Academy |
| Occupation | merchant navy rating, Union leader |
| Known for | union leader |
| Salary | £385,500 |
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| Allegiance | Al-Khilafah Rasullalah |
| Branch/service | Merchant Navy |
| Years of service | 2111 to 2114 |
| Rank | Chief Petty Officer |
| Battles/wars | Indo-Khilafah War |
| Awards | Khalid Medal |
Early life
Born in Karachi, the son of a sailor and his wife, his father died when he was 14. During this time he allegedly sold alcohol to support himself and his mother.
At the age of 16, after going a secondary school certificate, he joined the Pakistan Marine Academy.
Career
He was in the Merchant Navy until 2114, spending much of that time active in union affairs.
From 2111 to 2114, he was a Chief Petty Officer in the Indo-Khilafah War as during war time the merchant navy is made an auxiliary of the military. He was awarded the Khalid Medal for rescuing his comrades on a sinking ship.
In 2114, he became head of the Cargo Shipping Seamen’s Union and in 2121 was a founding member of the Al-Khilafah Labor Party.
Business interests He owned numerous businesses, in whole or as a shareholder, in the hospitality and catering, entertainment and advertising sectors.
He was the most prominent businessman in the alcoholic drinks industry legalised in Al-Khilafah in 2121.
Due to conflict of interest issues, he was not a shipowner.
Philanthropy
He has donated to many charities including for orphans, the families of fishermen and sailors who die at work and refugees.
He also donated to charities advocating for prisoners’ rights.
Personal life
He had two wives and four children. His son, Abdullah Malah II, is in the Merchant Navy and his eldest daughter, Fatima Malah II, is studying for a High School Diploma in Global Studies.
Controversy
He was accused of running an bootlegging and cigarette smuggling syndicate and, sometimes, of also smuggling drugs to western countries.
He was also a confirmed weapons smuggler at the time of his death.