Muhyiddin Yassin
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- This is a Malay name; the name "Yassin" is a patronymic, not a family name, and the person should be referred to by his or her given name, "Muhyiddin". The Arabic word bin (b.) or binti/binte (bt./bte.), if used, means "son of" or "daughter of" respectively.
Yang Berhormat Menteri Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin |
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Malaysian Minister of International Trade and Industry
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Assumed office March 18, 2008 |
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Born | 1947 Muar, Johor |
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Political party | UMNO part of Barisan Nasional |
Children | 4 |
Residence | Muar, Johor |
Occupation | Member of Parliament |
Religion | Islam |
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Tan Sri Muhyidin Yassin is a Malaysian politician and the current Malaysian Minister of International Trade and Industries. He is a member of United Malays National Organization (UMNO), which is the main component party of the ruling coalition Barisan Nasional.
Born in 1947, Muhyiddin is from Muar, Johor. He has held other cabinet posts and was also the Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Johor at one time. He has also served as one of the vice-presidents of UMNO.