[1] Abdul Kadir Shamsuddin was born in Kajang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Federated Malay States.

After graduating from Kajang High school in 1939 he was appointed Assistant Post Controller before receiving a scholarship to study economics at Raffles College, Singapore.

With the slogan "Fight or Die" Tan Sri Abdul Kadir worked day and night with other members of the delegation.

He continued to be entrusted with national affairs where he was involved in matters of the formation of Malaysia as well as peace talks with Sukarno in Manila, Tokyo and Bangkok.

After 13 May 1969 he was appointed Chief Administrator, Secretariat of Public Affairs Malaysia in the National Movement Council (MAGERAN).

Tan Sri Abdul Kadir became the Chairman of the National Development Division which set the new economic policies.

Among his biggest successes was the signing of the Partnership and Production Agreement and the Formation of Malaysia LNG Sdn Bhd.