In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Syed Zain Barakhbah is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Syed Razak. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Syed Razak is a successful bumiputera entrepreneur in business. His success can be considered comparable to the non-Malay entrepreneurs. His integrity in business caused him to be entrusted to lead the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kedah Malay (DPPMMK) since 1986 again. Through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kedah Malay (DPPMMK), Syed Razak, trying desperately to bring Bumiputera businessmen towards commercial and industrial community in line with the objectives of Wawasan 2020 to make Malaysia a developed nation.
Death
Syed Razak died on 8 March 2023, at age of 79 due to health problem. He was buried at Masjid Nurul Ehsan Muslim Cemetery, Kubang Rotan, Kuala Kedah.[3]