Datuk Dr. Rahman Ismail is a social activist, medical doctor and the former Member of Parliament for the Gombak constituency. He served as an MP for his constituency from 2004-2008. Rahman Ismail also heavily involves in charitable/non-profit organisations. He founded and is currently the chairman of Gabungan NGO-NGO Gombak, a multiracial and mix confederation of 153 smaller NGOs in Gombak. The Academy of Medicine of Malaysia certifies Rahman Ismail as one of its members.