Abdul Rahman Ya'kub
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Tun Datuk Patinggi Haji Abdul Rahman bin Ya'kub (born 3 January 1928) is a Malaysian politician. He is the former Chief Minister of Sarawak and Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor) of Sarawak.
[edit] Early life and career
Abdul Rahman bin Ya'kub was born on 3 January 1928 in the village of Kampung Jepak, near Bintulu, Sarawak to Tuan Wan Ya'kub bin Wan Yusuf and Siti Hajar binti Haji Mohd. Tahir. He first attended a Malay school and then the Sekolah Anchi in Miri. His father, who wished that Abdul Rahman be given an Islamic education, attempted to send him to the Al-Juned Arabic School in 1939, a decision that was opposed by his mother due to the outbreak of World War II. He then transferred to St. Joseph Miri, but his studies was cut short by the Japanese invasion.
He worked as an oil-tester for the Sarawak Shell Company and a school teacher before being accepted as a Native Officer in the Sarawak Civil Service in 1948.
[edit] References
- Suhaimi Mokhtar, Putera Kenyalang: Satu Dekad Penuh Cabaran, 1981.
| Preceded by Tawi Sli |
Chief Ministers of Sarawak 1970 - 1981 |
Succeeded by Abdul Taib Mahmud |
| Preceded by Abang Muhammad Salahuddin |
Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak 1981 - 1985 |
Succeeded by Ahmad Zaidi Adruce |
[edit] See also
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| NAME | Abdul Rahman bin Ya'kub |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Abdul Rahman bin Yaakub |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Sarawakian politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 3 January 1928 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bintulu,Sarawak,Malaysia |
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