He is a member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), a component party in Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition.
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.
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.