But Razak convinced Tunku that he was much too young to gain the support of Malay masses.
The turning point of his career was in 1925, when he served for a short period in the Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court.
In July 1970, Tuanku Abdul Halim was elected as the fifth Yang di-Pertuan Agong of and served his term in office from 21 September 1970 to 20 September 1975.